Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Guests can enjoy free self-parking during their stay.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional fees may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the hotel for specific needs.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located within a 5-minute walk of Morro Bay Art Association Gallery and is approximately 1.3 km (0.8 miles) from Morro Rock Beach. It is also conveniently situated near several other attractions.

La Serena Inn in Morro Bay

Average nightly price at La Serena Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$120
March	$102
April	$117
May	$127
June	$139
July	$164
August	$142
September	$132
October	$117
November	$104
December	$100

What guests think

Travellers describe Hotel La Serena as a clean, walkable base in Morro Bay with spacious rooms, though recurring elevator outages and a basic breakfast are common drawbacks noted alongside occasional noise and maintenance issues.

Many appreciate easy on-site parking, pleasant sun decks, and upper-level viewpoints toward Morro Rock or the bay. Service is usually welcoming and helpful, but reports of rude breakfast staffing and slow or inflexible check-in appear in some stays. Expect a convenient, value-focused stay with simple perks and a few trade-offs.

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Facilities

On-site amenities include parking and upper-level sun decks, but many reviews mention recurring elevator outages that make access difficult. Pet-friendly rooms and laundry are available in limited numbers.

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Krystie

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice! Clean spacious rooms Elevator not working but otherwise a great place! Would definitely use again

10

Rebecca

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It was unfortunate that the elevator was out of order but otherwise the room was very clean and comfortable.

8

Shelley

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The elevator was down and our room was on the third floor. The man at the front counter said the place we booked our stay should have notified us about the elevator not working. But other than that we had a great stay!

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Michelle

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator is not working and from reading other reviews it has been out of service for some time. Bed was hard, so I didn't sleep well. Family room was nice and spacious, but due to the uncomfortable bed, I will not be returning. Breakfast was simple, could use some more protein options, as the only protein was hard boiled eggs.

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Ilona

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were on a road trip stopping every night along the way from San Francisco to Santa Barbara enjoying different sights & adventures! We had a great stay - the only problem was the elevator was out of order. The room was clean & refreshing.

10

John

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome hotel the broken elevator was a little inconvenient but otherwise a great place to stay

6

ROBIN

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a room on 3rd floor elevator was not working. After driving 8 hours room was not ready at 4pm

8

Jeffrey

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was the right size for ourselves and dog. Convenient area for the dog to relieve himself. Breakfast was convenient and well stocked with a variety of foods. Elevator was out of order which made it very inconvenient for our luggage and doggie cage and essentials. Many trips using the stairs.

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Chris

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevators out of service was only downfall.

4

Melanie

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel did not notify that elevator was not working and that was a needed feature for us

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is frequently praised across rooms and common areas. A smaller number of guests reported lapses such as dirty floors, hair in bathrooms, odors, ants, or lingering smells.

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Don

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well located facility - very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast offering - overall just a pleasure to spend a night there.

8

Amanda

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly front desk both check in and out, spacious room, great view and location. Only complaints were hair on the bathroom floor and towels. Also, the lady in the breakfast room was unfriendly... even my older kids didn't feel comfortable getting their own food and wanted us to help them out for fear of getting yelled at. I felt for the price, maybe breakfast options could have been a bit better as well. Other than that it was a solid place to stay.

10

Rodolfo

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, breakfast very good, customer service very good. Our stay was the best.

10

Catherine

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean, modern room. Maintenance needs to do better with attaching the towel bar to the wall. One side was loose, as if was a double rod screwed into the wall, not on studs or a mounting plate of any kind. Great artwork on the walks, nice beachy vibe with flooring. Super nice gal on the desk!

10

Julie

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff; CLEAN rooms and CLEAN hotel! The elevator and luggage trolleys are a BIG help!! Love this place!

10

andrea

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean as it gets.

6

Lora

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Walls were paper thin could hear our neighbors especially upstairs. We did have an infestation of ants and they did give us 10% off of our bill.

10

Mariah

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay. The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. The location of this hotel was also great!

10

Samara

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Immaculately clean property, spacious rooms with great amenities. The breakfast options were perfect, with welcoming hospitality. Morro Bay is a truly beautiful place and La Serena Inn was an unexpected pleasant surprise that topped off our stay. Highly recommended!

6

Andrea

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We could not check into our room on time. When we were allowed to check-in the room was not cleaned properly. Otherwise, it was nice enough and convenient for our needs.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with some balconies and partial bay or Morro Rock views, plus modern decor. Downsides include thin walls, occasional worn carpet or soft mattresses, and intermittent HVAC issues.

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Michael

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t write many reviews.Hotel was very clean. The mattress was not very comfortable. It was all springs. We rented 2 rooms in our group and all 4 bedrooms had all the same type of mattresses.

10

greg

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel, with large rooms, nice decor, liked that the fridge has a separate freezer. Breakfast was better than most, enjoyed the oatmeal with dried fruits, waffles. We already have another stay booked here for next month!

10

Gary

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, modern, comfortable, clean, nice little breakfast, good location, nice sitting areas on upper floors, covered parking, everything was just right

8

John

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a couple of blocks from the shopping and dining area. The room was spacious and quiet. The wifi in our room did not work well, although it was better in the lobby. The breakfast was very basic.

4

ping-sheng

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room is remodeled and updated but the air conditioner and heater is very old and very noisy. Bed is too soft and saggy

8

Brenda

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs some updates. AC was blowing cool air. Not so cold. Walls are prettt thin too. Close to the bay though.

6

Greg

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it was within walking distance of the shops and restaurants. We did pay for an ocean view room, you had to go out on the patio to see a partial bay view. You couldn’t see the ocean from our room.

10

julie

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice accommodations. Comfy bed, clean and spacious rooms. Loved the balcony over looking the water. Could hear seals “barking” and actually see them from balcony.

10

Susan

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was amazing!! Room #310 was spacious, few, balcony. Clean, close to the cute little breakfast room and veranda with view of Morrow Rock. Close walk to the liquor store and so much more, restaurants, shopping, The Siren🎶🎶. I frequent then area but never stayed there. We will be back. I'm a 25 yr hotel operations veteran, they do a great job there. SueB

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Peter

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great but hotel is very old with low water pressure, paper thin walls, and plenty of doors slamming. Parking on site and location are good. Some update if some rooms but carpet was sketchy and beds a bit sagging. Overall not a good night with lots of noise from neighbors.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and good with local tips. Some guests experienced rude interactions (often at breakfast), check-in delays, or reservation/room-assignment issues.

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Don

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well located facility - very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast offering - overall just a pleasure to spend a night there.

8

Amanda

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly front desk both check in and out, spacious room, great view and location. Only complaints were hair on the bathroom floor and towels. Also, the lady in the breakfast room was unfriendly... even my older kids didn't feel comfortable getting their own food and wanted us to help them out for fear of getting yelled at. I felt for the price, maybe breakfast options could have been a bit better as well. Other than that it was a solid place to stay.

10

Keith D

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Everything was excellent. Brian at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful.

10

Mat

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in nice location just a short walk from the seafront and restaurants. Very helpful staff, sorted out a vegan restaurant for us after arriving late. Would highly recommend

4

Suzanne

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a family suite with 2 separate bedrooms and a kitchen. When I checked in they gave me a key to my room. When we went into the room, it was not the 2 bedroom suite. So I went down to speak to the host who told me that the family suite was booked for 5 nights and it’s the only one they have. Plus, they were sold out for that night. He told me he didn’t know why Expedia allowed me to book that room.

10

Daniel

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is very friendly and they gave us great dining recommendations.

10

Zerina

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The sweetest staff! Cannot wait to come back and stay here again

6

Marie

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very mediocre. Check-in experience was miserable. Very rude lady who clearly does not care and doesn't want to be there! We arrived early and the place was empty but she wouldn't lift a finger to try and get the room ready faster. It was pouring rain outside, we had been driving for 6 hours and we're exhausted. Didn't matter! She said to come

6

Brionna

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here once before and had an amazing time. Sadly this trip was not the same. Our room was not ready when we arrived. We were told it would take 30 more minutes, so we went to the beach. We came back an hour later and it was still not ready. I think I would be able to overlook all that, but the man at the front desk wasn’t very friendly and looked visibly annoyed when we returned and he had to go up to check our room. I don’t think we would return.

4

Joseph

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel had an older look. The rooms were decent. The biggest problem we had was when we first checked in and the person handling breakfast. The person handling breakfast was a sour older lady. Who was angry at anybody who decided to take a second waffle. Often yelling or sane sharp remarks. She needs to retire or not work there anymore. She was not very hospitable and a little aggressive. We checked out early because we didn't want to be around her anymore. And the fact is, if you ran out of something, she would tell you too bad. This is not a place I would ever stay again.

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Location

Highly walkable setting near the Embarcadero, bay, shops, and restaurants, with convenient on-site parking and some scenic upper-floor viewpoints. Suits guests who want to park once and explore on foot.

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Terry

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is wonderful, location is very close to the main streets of Morro, rooms are clean and the property is well maintained.

8

Issella

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location.

8

Christina

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Views were beautiful, friendly staff and centrally located,

10

Sheryl

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Easy walk to the Embarcadero. The venue offers breakfast in the morning. Wish it began before 7:30. Some of us are early risers.

10

Antonio

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view of Morro bay and sunset from the 3rd flr. Short walk to boardwalk, restaurants and shops. Lots of parking.

8

Lance

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is in an ideal location. Half a block from the Morro Bay main strip (on the water) and 500 yards from restaurants and lounges on Main St. This property as of this review, has been newly remodeled, so everything is extremely clean and tidy. We visited on Labor Day weekend, so it took a little longer to check in, otherwise, this is our new go to property!

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Sage

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I definitely enjoyed the practicality of this location! I’ve stayed at other places in Morro Bay and this one has definitely been the best location due to it being in the semi middle of everything and being able to walk everywhere! And it was quiet, clean, and everyone was friendly.

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Helena

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought this was a great place to stay. Newly remodeled with care, very clean, quiet, and great location in Morro Bay. You can easily walk to the waterfront. The staff was courteous and helpful.

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Kevin

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was centrally located in Morro bay and close to everything 😃

10

David

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place to stay. Park your car and walk to everything. Very safe area, great places to eat.

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Dining

Breakfast is mostly a basic continental spread (waffles, oatmeal, cereal, toast, fruit), with quality that varies by day. Common wishes include more hot protein options and an earlier start time; staff demeanor at breakfast is inconsistent.

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Paola

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable and close to morro bay shops. Continental breakfast was decent but the older lady running the breakfast was rude and impatient. She has bad mannerism and was in a sour mood.

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Frank

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and well kept property. Breakfast could use an upgrade. Only egg option is hard boiled and the presentation was poor. Eggs all has holes poked in them looking like they were about to hatch. No bacon or sausage options. Both mornings the juice containers were empty as well as coffee on day one. I witnessed another customer ask for more waffle batter and was told that it would take 30 minutes to make so she was not going to put more out. This was near the end of breakfast hours but she should have been aware of it running out and made it sooner.

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Julie

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds; clean rooms; free breakfast (choice of freshly made waffles, oatmeal, granola, toast, cereal, juice); great staff. Love the elevator!

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Judie

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was good .....breakfast needs improvement basically the orange juice is watered down the oatmeal was watered down the eggs hard-boiled were kind of on the old side and the pancake batter had been watered down so the pancakes weren't were super weird

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Sheryl

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Easy walk to the Embarcadero. The venue offers breakfast in the morning. Wish it began before 7:30. Some of us are early risers.

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John

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a couple of blocks from the shopping and dining area. The room was spacious and quiet. The wifi in our room did not work well, although it was better in the lobby. The breakfast was very basic.

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Nena

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Above average breakfast! Lovely, bird themed decor, and great views from the third floor!

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Lily

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet area; quiet room. Pleasant customer service. Substantial breakfast - waffles, hard-boiled eggs, bread, muffins, fruits, oatmeal, and cereals. Nice view from the breakfast nook.

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Roger

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodations. Breakfast was a little small with no scrambled eggs.

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Dean

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was clean, quiet and spacious. The included breakfast had a lot of options such as waffles and eggs. Overall good value.

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1	2	3 $91	4 $92	5 $92	6 $150	7 $192
8 $90	9 $90	10 $90	11 $90	12 $91	13 $152	14 $172
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La Serena Inn

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