Bishop Peak Inn
The
Bishop Peak Inn has the finest accommodations on the Central Coast of
California. It features cuisine appropriate to this wine region,
emphasizing fresh local ingredients (particularly, seafood, vegetables) and the
best local wines. A special treat is the energetic Welsh Terrier mascot
for the Inn, Miss Dilly.
The (only) guest room*
features its own private full bath, a king sized bed, a large living area, a
private deck, wireless high speed internet, and a private entrance. It
is on a separate floor in the house. The
only sounds are that of distant train whistles, mooing cows, frogs, owls, and
crickets (and an occasional coyote). There are finches,
hummingbirds, and a covey of quail on the property (turkeys, deer,
Roadrunners,
woodpeckers, Monarch Butterflies, skunks, opossums, gray foxes, and Red Tail
Hawks are visitors) ... and deer and raccoons are around at night.
Power is provided in part by a photovoltaic (solar cell) system; water is heated
with a tankless (gas) heater.
Coffee is ready by 7:00 a.m.
each day. Breakfast is typically around 8:00 a.m. Typically, there are three
newspapers available every day (New York Times, Wall
Street Journal,
San Luis Obispo Tribune). Dinner is at the Inn or at a local
favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo's welcoming downtown area. Lunch is
often "out in the county" somewhere, depending on the chosen activity
(see the
Events Page for special occasions or the following for fun:
Hiking (wonderful hikes up to 1000 ft. in gain within a few minutes walk or drive). The Sierra Club sponsors hikes on a frequent basis.
Kayaking (in Morro Bay National
Estuary or protected ocean coves). It's important to check
tides (Morro Bay).
Dancing (Contra Style)
Bicycling (100s of miles of safe back roads) - See SLO Bicycle Club Web Site
Bird and Animal Watching (200 bird species (including White Pelicans and Golden Eagles), Monarch Butterflies, plus Elephant Seals, Bobcat, Antelope, Otter)
Movies (The Palm Theater is special)
Wine Tasting (and "Sideways Touring")
Photography
Theater (in Santa Maria and at the San Luis Obispo Little Theater)
Comedy (Saturday Nights)
Live Music (many restaurants feature this)).
Baseball (local AA Team, San Luis Blues)
Come and stay a while.
Why is this county and city a special place?
*A second guest room with a pull out sofa bed is available for overflow accommodations.