Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Sightseeing
Short walk to trailhead connecting you to main trail going to the top of San Luis (Madonna) Mountain.
162 Luneta Dr
162 Luneta DriveShort walk to trailhead connecting you to main trail going to the top of San Luis (Madonna) Mountain.
Ride to Avila on your bikes, have lunch/dinner at one of the many great restaurants. Take a walk on the pier.
Salisbury Vineyards
6985 Ontario RdRide to Avila on your bikes, have lunch/dinner at one of the many great restaurants. Take a walk on the pier.
Great views. Bring binoculars and you can see your room on the slope of San Luis Mtn. across the valley.
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748 Patricia Dr
748 Patricia DriveGreat views. Bring binoculars and you can see your room on the slope of San Luis Mtn. across the valley.
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How often to you get to drive along the beach? Get lunch at Fin's and watch the kite-boarders, or just take a drive along the ocean. All wheel drive is helpful;-)
1 W Grand Ave
1 West Grand AvenueHow often to you get to drive along the beach? Get lunch at Fin's and watch the kite-boarders, or just take a drive along the ocean. All wheel drive is helpful;-)
Elephant Seals! - Tour Hearst Castle and then go watch the elephant seals just another mile North on Hwy 1.
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Hearst San Simeon State Park
500 San Simeon-Monterey Creek RdElephant Seals! - Tour Hearst Castle and then go watch the elephant seals just another mile North on Hwy 1.
Great hiking, tide pools, beautiful sunsets on the ocean.
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Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdGreat hiking, tide pools, beautiful sunsets on the ocean.
Urban hike downtown then loop back to Hermosa from the trail head where Marsh St. meets the 101 Fwy. Round trip about 2 miles. Half on sidewalks, then other half over San Luis Mountain.
Fernandez Road
Fernandez RoadUrban hike downtown then loop back to Hermosa from the trail head where Marsh St. meets the 101 Fwy. Round trip about 2 miles. Half on sidewalks, then other half over San Luis Mountain.
Food Scene
Lincoln Market & Deli
496 Broad StGreat Deli Sandwiches
Great seafood, wine list, cocktails. Say hello to Leonard!
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Ciopinot Seafood Grille
1049 Nipomo StGreat seafood, wine list, cocktails. Say hello to Leonard!
Custom House
404 Front StBoardwalk dining in Avila Beach
Bon Temps Creole Cafe
1819 Osos StGreat Cajun/Creole breakfast
Unique one-of-a-kind breakfast/lunch using local produce in creative dishes.
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Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad StUnique one-of-a-kind breakfast/lunch using local produce in creative dishes.
Love Italian? We do and this is great authentic Italian. Say hi to Marco!
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Cafe Roma
1020 Railroad AveLove Italian? We do and this is great authentic Italian. Say hi to Marco!
Park at the golf course, order a beer, and sit in the white adirondack chairs overlooking the river and beaches. Then take off your shoes and walk across the river and up the beach.
San Luis Bay Inn
3254 Avila Beach DrPark at the golf course, order a beer, and sit in the white adirondack chairs overlooking the river and beaches. Then take off your shoes and walk across the river and up the beach.
Great food, reasonable prices considering the amazing views. Good tapas as well.
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Ventana Grill
2575 Price StGreat food, reasonable prices considering the amazing views. Good tapas as well.
Great outdoor patio seating. Goof food, good price, good beer and good TV's for watching the game.
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Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StGreat outdoor patio seating. Goof food, good price, good beer and good TV's for watching the game.
BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery
3590 Broad StBest coffee in town. Great carrot cake. Wifi
BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery
3590 Broad StGreat coffee close to home.
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey StGreat Pizza's, patio dining, bar.
Milestone Tavern
972 Foothill BlvdGreat draft beer, Halibut tostada, burgers.
Royal Thai
777 Foothill BlvdFantastic food. Call for take out, they're fast and they do it right.
Amazing chef with unique food, great drinks, historic building.
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Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StAmazing chef with unique food, great drinks, historic building.
Arts & Culture
Great place to start. Walk to Broad street and catch the SLO city Museum, then across the street is the San Luis Museum of Art. A little further down Monterey Street is the Children's Museum.
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StGreat place to start. Walk to Broad street and catch the SLO city Museum, then across the street is the San Luis Museum of Art. A little further down Monterey Street is the Children's Museum.
Bowling with the kids, see a game, visit the PAC (Performing Arts Center) and see a great performance. The Cal Poly Nursery is open to the public and has great deals.
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California Polytechnic University
1 Grand AvenueBowling with the kids, see a game, visit the PAC (Performing Arts Center) and see a great performance. The Cal Poly Nursery is open to the public and has great deals.
Everything Else
Laguna Lake Park
504 Madonna RdFrisbee golf course
Horse shoes with a spectacular view of Avila Beach and Bay. Overlooking the pier and entire town of Avlia. Bring your shoes or borrow ours.
Ana Bay Road
Ana Bay RoadHorse shoes with a spectacular view of Avila Beach and Bay. Overlooking the pier and entire town of Avlia. Bring your shoes or borrow ours.
Parks & Nature
The views are breathtaking and its a great workout. 45 minutes to the top if you're a fast hiker, but give at least 2 hours to enjoy. Take a snack, some wine, a trail beer, etc. You get the picture
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Bishop Peak
The views are breathtaking and its a great workout. 45 minutes to the top if you're a fast hiker, but give at least 2 hours to enjoy. Take a snack, some wine, a trail beer, etc. You get the picture
Essentials
Great service, quality produce, great selection of wine and spirits. Their kitchen puts out great food as well. Use this place for lunch or dinner. They sell prepared food by the pound so load up on the salad bar, ribs, chicken, etc. Makes for an easy and fast meal that is good and not too expensive.
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California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdGreat service, quality produce, great selection of wine and spirits. Their kitchen puts out great food as well. Use this place for lunch or dinner. They sell prepared food by the pound so load up on the salad bar, ribs, chicken, etc. Makes for an easy and fast meal that is good and not too expensive.