World’s ‘first motel’ up for sale in sleepy California coastal city
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By Nikki Dobrin
Published on July 31, 2026.
Historic property in the Central Coast city of San Luis Obispo, California, is up for sale for the first time in a generation. The original Milestone Mo-Tel, later renamed the Motel Inn, opened in 1925 and is widely recognized as the birthplace of the modern motel. The 4.21-acre parcel is being offered by Hayes Commercial Group without a public price. The site, which is listed on the City of San Luis Obisposo’s Historic Preservation List, is fully eligible for an 83-room boutique getaway featuring 27 guest buildings, a pool, and a new sound wall.
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