La Serena Inn is a hotel in Morro Bay, California, designated as an official Bird Friends Inn. It's a short walk to the Embarcadero's shops and restaurants, and near Morro Rock. The property offers rooms with ocean views, and appeals to bird watchers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Should you book La Serena Inn?
A practical hotel near Morro Bay's waterfront with pet-friendly rooms and free parking.
Best for
- Walkable waterfront access
- Bird watching
- Pet-friendly stays
Maybe not ideal for
- No on-site dining
- Additional charge for golf
Location near Embarcadero
The hotel is five minutes on foot to the waterfront shops and restaurants along the Embarcadero. Kayak Horizons Tours is an eight-minute walk away.
Rooms with views
Accommodations include options with ocean views and private balconies. All rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee-making facilities.
Pet-friendly and accessible
The inn welcomes pets and offers several room types designed for accessibility, including King and 2 Queen accessible non-smoking rooms.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
990 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442, United States, Morro Bay, California
La Serena Inn is located in Morro Bay, California.
5 sights nearby; the nearest beach, Morro Rock Beach, is 0.9 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Anchor Memorial Parkpark0.2 mi
- Morro Bay Skateboard Museummuseum0.2 mi
- Morro Rockpeak1.0 mi
- Black Hillpeak1.2 mi
- Morro Bay Museum of Natural Historymuseum1.5 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.5 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 1,610 guest reviews
La Serena Inn earns consistently strong sentiment for its prime walkable location near Morro Rock, clean and comfortable rooms, and genuinely friendly staff — with several guests returning multiple times. The most recurring frustration across recent stays is the discontinuation of breakfast without a corresponding rate adjustment, alongside occasional short-staffing issues. Overall it remains a well-regarded, reliable choice for exploring Morro Bay.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 21 · average 9.7
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Reviews scoring 7–9: 9 · average 7.7
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What parking options are available?
The hotel provides free parking for guests. There is also a parking garage and accessible parking options available on site.
Are pets allowed at La Serena Inn?
Yes, La Serena Inn is a pet-friendly hotel, welcoming pets in designated rooms.
What room amenities are provided?
Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee-making facilities, Satellite TV, and free WiFi. Hairdryers and linens are also provided.
Are there accessible rooms available?
Yes, La Serena Inn offers accessible rooms with king-size beds and 2 queen beds, featuring accessible bathrooms.
What is there to do nearby?
The hotel is a five-minute walk to waterfront shops and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Morro Rock, Kayak Horizons Tours, and Morro Bay National Estuary Program.
Can I get an ocean view room?
Yes, King Non Smoking Oceanview Balcony and King Suite Non Smoking Oceanview Balcony rooms offer views of the ocean and Morro Bay.
Does the hotel have family rooms?
Yes, rooms with two queen beds are available, and the two-room suite with a kitchen and living room is suitable for families.
Is there free WiFi?
Yes, La Serena Inn offers free WiFi for all guests.