The Madonna Inn

One of the world's kitschiest hotels is also one of San Luis Obispo's most colorful landmarks: Welcome to the pink-and-white Madonna Inn, where over 100 unique themed rooms come in options such as hunting lodge, Old Mexico and "jungle rock," which happens to come decked out in faux tree branches and vines. A landmark since the 1950s, the Madonna Inn is one of Route 1's most iconic spots to rent a room, but if you're just stopping by, there's also an all-pink steakhouse, a copper-accented café and bakery, and the rose-tinted Silver Bar.