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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
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  • Inn Details

    Escape to this romantic, beautifully restored 1887 Victorian B&B with an ocean-close location on the California Central Coast - midway between LA and San Francisco. This Historic Inn boasts 1 acre of lush gardens, delicious gourmet breakfasts, and large comfortable rooms...each with stained glass windows, high ceilings, detailed wood trim, transoms, private bath, radio/CD, hair dryer, and down comforter. Local activities include untouched beaches, golf, wineries, spas, horseback riding, kayaking, sailing, whale watching, fishing, lakes, bird & butterfly watching, hiking, biking, antiquing, scenic drives, Missions, Hearst Castle, and a wide variety of superb restaurants. The Inn also hosts Weddings, Receptions, and Parties in the gardens.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Country Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Historical building

    • Historical former owners

    • Antiques/decor

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Radio

    • TV

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fax Machine

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Acer of Gardens

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  • Lover's Nest

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$140

    Master Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$160

    Jasmine Retreat

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$140

    Enchanted Rose

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$140

    The Cottage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$140

    Carriage House Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$140

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 pm    Check out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum stay: 2 night minimum on holidays

    • Deposit amount required: Credit card is used to secure the room

    • Cancellations: Rooms may be cancelled at least 7 days in advance with no charges. Rooms cancelled within the 7 day window will be billed as follows: full night fee for a 1 night reservation, 50% of the planned stay for reservations for 2 or more nights.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • 4 Day or more discount
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 4

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 am

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Dessert

    Signature Dish

    Asparagus Fritatta
    This fabulous Asparagus Fritatta is to die for! We combine fresh-from-the-local-farm cage free brown eggs, sauteed tender asparagus, and jack & cheddar cheeses to create this crowd pleaser.

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Hearst Castle

    • Montana de Oro State Park

    • Oceano Dunes

    • Pismo Beach

    • Solvang

    • Wineries

    • Beachside

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Wine country

    City

    • San Luis Obispo

    • Distance to city: 17 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From the North. Take Highway 101 south. About 10 miles south of Pismo Beach, exit the 101 at Tefft Street. Go left on Tefft Street. Drive about 0.7miles and turn right onto Thompson Avenue. Drive one block and turn left onto Dana Street. Drive one block and the Kaleidoscope Inn is on the right. From the South. Take Highway 101 north. About 7 miles north of Santa Maria, exit the 101 at Tefft Street. Go right on Tefft Street. Drive about 0.7miles and turn right onto Thompson Avenue. Drive one block and turn left onto Dana Street. Drive one block and the Kaleidoscope Inn is on the right.

    Airport

    • San Luis Obispo (SBP) 17 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Hearst Castle

    • Butterfly & Whale watching

    • Wine Tasting

    • Oceano Dunes

    • Hiking galore

    • ATV riding

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Rodeo

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Water sports

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    Excellent Stay at Kaleidoscope

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Kaleidoscope Inn rocks! This is a nice, clean B&B which has been very nicely restored by the owners. They have several different types of rooms to choose from, including some detatched units, like a standalone stone-built cottage. The grounds are nicely maintained and manicured; they have a gazebo in back and a nice patio area to relax. I think they even host weddings on the property. They're just down the road from so many great things to do, like wine tasting in Edna Valley, Oceano Dunes, Pismo Beach, and more. They put on a great breakfast in the morning. It's not a fancy, elegant place - which is a good thing in my book. They're a little more casual and laid back, in a good way. The owners seem very nice and went out of their way to ensure we had a good stay. I highly recommend Kaleidoscope in next time you're passing thru the Central Coast!

    Our Wedding Rocked

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Our wedding at the Kaleidoscope Inn was perfect! The first time we saw the gardens we both knew it was the place for our wedding, but we looked at more places and then came back and were lucky to get the date we wanted. They were really helpful in our wedding planning meetings and on the day of the wedding. Everything looked beautiful and everything went just as planned. So much so that my new husbands cousin is getting married there next year. We did a fake getaway from the reception and then snuck back to stay over in one of the suites for our wedding night. We stayed in the suite in the garden, forgot its name, but it was big and cozy and we loved every minute of it. We didn't go to the dining room for breakfast, so can't talk about the food, but we will always remember our perfect wedding and the first night of our honeymoon at the Kaleidoscope:)

    What a Treat!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This B&B was such a treat! They should really put more photos on their website because the intricate Victorian architecture and the amazing gardens blew our socks off – we didn’t expect it to be so nice. This location was perfect. Close to home but yet so different than the city. This B&B is close to lots of things we wanted to do (beaches, wineries, hiking), with about a ten minute drive to get back to the hotel in the evening. Not being right in the middle of a bunch of hotels or busy Pismo Beach meant the place was nice and quiet. Our room was great. We stayed in the Carriage House. Our bed was soooo comfortable. The mattress was great and the sheets were super soft. It did get a little nippy in the evening, but we were able to find extra blankets. The gardens are very pretty and serene. We saw three hummingbirds and a monarch the first day. There is a fountain in the garden too, which is a great place to sit and watch the birds since they gather there to drink. We had our coffee there both mornings before breakfast. Coffee was good and strong. Breakfast was very good too. We had a full breakfast each day - a baked egg dish with potatoes, fruit, toast, juice, coffee. The cook was also very helpful with directions and advice. We also liked the way everyone ate together in the morning. Some of the other guests passed on some information on a nice hike that they had done the day before. This B&B was just right for us. Not too big, but with five rooms it was big enough so that we did not feel like we were intruding on someone’s home. We felt like we had as much privacy as we needed, which is generally the one thing we don’t like as much about B&Bs versus hotels. We will definitely visit again and will likely invite our best friend couple to meet us there (they are from LA). Almost forgot about famous Jocko’s. We highly recommend Jockos too - we had the Spencer, which is what most people call a Rib Eye!

    Great place at the right price.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    My husband and I stay here nearly every time we visit the SLO area. The rooms are clean and beautiful, the place is in a residential neighborhood so it's very quiet, and did I mention the food? Maryanne is quite the chef and never disappoints with her company and reccomendations on what to see and visit during our stay. We would go up every weekend if we could!

    A Dream

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    What a pleasant surprise when we stayed at the Inn. Everything was so homey and pleasant the food was delicious Marianne does a beautiful breakfast. The rooms were each unique and so clean. We will be back again soon I hope.

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