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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't go to SD for your "nature" component. There is plenty of nature but it's a big developed suburban setting by the beach. Lots to do, of course, but it doesn't seem like it's what you were asking for? For more solitude and a more natural setting, I would head north after your LA part.

[b]Go to the Central Coast. Pismo Beach, Cayucus, Cambria, Morro Bay, see Hearst Castle. [/b]I've only stayed in hotel/motels, so I'm not sure about houses or cottages.

You can come back to LAX to depart, or, just stay there one night and head on up highway 1 like someone else suggested for more neat stops.

Have fun! [/quote]

Ditto this recommendation.  For a couple summers we rented a beach house in Morro Bay for a week for a trip with my extended family.  Very relaxing although the beach there tends to be very cool/foggy.  It's more consistently sunny in Pismo Beach/Avila Beach.

Some nature/outdoor things to do in addition to the beach...
Whale watching cruises out of Morro Bay
Drive up the coast to see the elephant seals in San Simeon 
Hiking in Montana de Oro state park, make sure you visit the tide pools
Hiking in Poly Canyon, behind the University -- there is a great assortment of old experimental architecture projects called the "Architecture Graveyard"   https://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/outdoors/article138352358.html

The only resorts I'm familiar with don't have kitchens (as far as I know) if you want more space/kitchen your best bet is probably to rent a condo/house.  But for a regular hotel, I'd recommend The Cliffs in Pismo Beach[/quote]

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