Recently transplanted from Chicago, I made my first jaunt up the Pacific Coast Hwy to San Fran and booked a room here on the way there. Wow, what a remarkably beautiful stretch of beach! This land is untouched, calm, and relaxing. The ladies at check-in were genuinely nice and informative. I entered the room knowing it was facing the ocean at ground level with a fireplace next to the bed and charming porch outside the french doors. But reading about it was nothing like seeing it! The view from the room was amazing! Immediately I opened the blinds and door and stepped on to the sunken in garden porch, with seating for 5. Surrounded by beautiful native plants from which aromas of honey wafted to my nose, with the beautiful beach 30 feet ahead of me, the stress of living and working in L.A. was immediately relieved. After enjoying dinner at Justin Vineyard in nearby Paso Robles (we hired the only cab in the village to allow us to indulge in the vino), I spent the evening basking in the moonlight with my loved one, enjoying a bottle of red on that charming and lovely patio, wanting the moment to last forever. Oh, and the breakfast buffet was noteworthy! We booked on a weeknight in February and got an amazing rate! Will be back VERY soon!
Pros: Moonstone Beach, comfort factor, uber romantic!
Cons: not a beach for surfing, if that is what you are into.
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