For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.

Activities

Outdoor
Pismo Pier and Boardwalk
Oceano Dunes
Monarch Butterfly Grove
Bishop Peak and Madonna Mountain Trails
Sycamore Hot Springs

Museums
Hearst Castle
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Avila Adobe and Historic Pier Plaza
San Luis Obispo Historical Museum

Great for kids
San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum
Avila Valley Barn
Dinosaur Caves Park
Pismo Beach Sandcastles and Tide Pools
Central Coast Aquarium

Sightseeing
Solvang, CA / Los Olivos, CA
Wine Country / Paso Robles
Morro Bay and Morro Rock
Downtown SLO

Food and drinks

Dinner
Gold Rush Steakhouse at the Madonna Inn
Moonstone Bistro
Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica

Coffee/ Pastries
Old West Cinnamon Rolls
Buen Dia Coffee
Corazon Cafe

Breakfast
Copper Cafe at the Madonna Inn
Big Sky Cafe
Louisa’s Place
HolyBelly

Lunch
Splash Cafe
Firestone Grill
Novo Restaurant and Lounge