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San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide
Great hiking around San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is rich with hiking trails for experiencing fresh air, wildlife, native vegetation and panoramic views of the coastline, valleys and mountains. The city has preserved thousands of acres of open spaces at various locations in the city limits for the enjoyment of the public and to preserve the natural resources and beauty of those areas.
Dubs Green Garden delivers medicinal marijuana in San Luis Obispo County
A variety of products are available to suit your needs. –If you need high-quality medicinal marijuana while visiting San Luis Obispo County look no further than Dubs Green Garden, a discreet delivery-only medical cannabis collective based in Paso Robles. Dubs Green Garden holds the first operational cannabis license in San Luis Obispo County, the sixteenth such license in all of California.
Paso Pizza Kitchen delivers fresh, tasty dishes
Delivery or dine-in, Paso Pizza Kitchen satisfies everyone’s appetite. –Paso Pizza Kitchen, known locally as PPK, has been serving up delicious pizza, appetizers, salads, burgers, flatbreads, baked sandwiches and more since 1991. With two locations, the flagship restaurant in downtown Paso Robles, and PPK #2 on Creston Road, there is no reason for anyone to miss out on the Paso Pizza Kitchen experience.
Most Instagramable spots in Paso Robles wine country
In a world that has become ever shaped by social and digital media, it’s inspiring to find new places that combine the natural beauty of wine country with the unique locations that define it. Instagram has made it so easy to share amazing and fun memories with the simple click of your phone – everybody is an influencer! A visit to Paso Robles Wine Country won’t disappoint, as this special region is full of stunning Instagramable locales.
Rich Man Poor Man Antiques is the collector’s destination
Rich Man Poor Man is open and thriving. “We are most thankful to the many customers new and current that have returned to the store,” says co-owner JoAnna Crebs. The stores are filled with many treasures that span the spectrum of antique, mid-century, vintage, and collectible. “Our pet-friendly stores are destinations for vintage and antique collectors from all over the United States and the world. “We have regular customers from everywhere,” said Crebs, who owns the business with her husband Myles.
Estrella Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto Display, where history still flies
Fly on Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber and see some of the rarest airplanes, vehicles and military collections in the United States. The Estrella Warbirds Museum is the home of the Gooney Bird Group and their C-47B, Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber. Betsy took a historical flight and joined the largest fleet of C-47s since World War II, joining her comrades in Normandy for the 75th international anniversary of D-Day. For the second time in her career, Betsy crossed the Atlantic, flying 13,000 miles, 130 hours and over two continents. The 2019 summer anniversary of D-Day was the largest commemoration of a tragic period in world history and an occasion to celebrate peace, liberty and reconciliation.
Art Center Morro Bay where art lives
Art exhibits, classes, workshops and demonstrations for everyone. You can’t miss the large purple building in downtown Morro Bay, with its mural of the iconic Morro Rock. The Art Center Morro Bay is home for local and far-away artists who are members of the Morro Bay Art Association (MBAA). The community and visitors have enjoyed the art and activities of this group since its early art shows in 1951. Today, the Art Center Morro Bay is a destination for exhibits, art classes, and appreciating and collecting quality art in all forms.
The Bayside Café at the Marina combines great food with great views
Walking or boating along the waters of Morro Bay’s Marina, the smell of bacon sizzling on the grill wafts toward you in waves. The smells take you to Bayside Cafe, located off the Embarcadero at the back of the bay inside Morro Bay State Park. Cozy tables sit along a...
Visit Vino Vargas for the Wine, the Views, and the Experience
Wine, winemaking and food pairings are the topics of conversation during a visit to Vino Vargas in the scenic foothills of San Miguel. Visitors are personally attended by both Pedro and Vicky Vargas. Pedro, the winemaker, and Vicky, Certified Sommelier, share their enthusiasm about wine and how they came to produce their award-winning wines.
Visit Brecon Estate for wine and the art of Adam Welch
Resident artist creates new collection made exclusively for the Brecon Estate Tasting Room. In May of this year, Brecon Estate announced that Adam Welch is their new resident artist. The work of Adam Welch was first introduced to Paso Robles in 2018 during his first solo exhibit “Urban Archaic,” which sold out in four hours. His art now appears on numerous wine labels, album covers, murals, and magazines.
Rio Seco Vineyard & Winery offers wine and olive oils
Enjoy award-winning wines in a sports-themed tasting room. Walk into the big red barn of Rio Seco Winery and you will be greeted not only by Monty, the winery dog but with award-winning bottles of wine and olive oil, as well as a collection of sports memorabilia and bobble-head dolls. That’s because owner Tom Hinkle was a long-time Major League Baseball scout. Tom and his wife Carol came upon this 64-acre property on Paso Robles’ eastside in 1996, planted vineyards, and opened their tasting room in 2000.
Pop over to Bubblegum Alley
Bubblegum Alley is a tourist attraction in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley. It is a 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by. It is located in the 700 block of Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Cruise Morro Bay on the Chablis
Enjoy the beauty of Morro Bay from the deck of the Chablis. Get up close and personal with the wild inhabitants of Morro Bay, watch sea lions, harbor seals, egrets, white pelicans, and of course those adorable furry sea otters. Chablis Cruises offers public cruises and hosts private charters for...
Excellent food, trains, the beach, friends and family meet at Grover Station Grill
Serving up home cooked goodness in a clean, comfortable environment. Grover Station Grill is the perfect location for a hearty breakfast before a day of exploring or a lunch break in a day of shopping and dinner with friends at the end of a full day. A Grover Beach landmark, the restaurant is located close to shopping, the Pismo Dunes State Park, and close enough to the train station to experience the rumble and clanking of trains. The rumble of passing trains adds a little extra adventure to the dining experience and some excitement for kids and kids-at-heart. Restaurant is located before the entrance on Grand Ave.
Great views and fresh air in San Luis Obispo County’s newest public park
The 880-acre Pismo Preserve has over 11 miles of high-quality single-track trails winding through serene oak woodlands, canyons and coastal ridgelines with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Opened in January 2020, the preserve offers exceptional experiences for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Wildlife is abundant, with many of sightings...
Visit the Pismo Beach Pier Plaza
The Pismo Beach Pier Plaza is easy to find, just look for the seven-foot-tall bright letters spelling out Pismo Beach and a giant slide leading through the plaza floor to the beach. The slide is a feature of the nature-themed colorful Whale Surfing Playground that includes a Humpback whale creating waves as it breaches, the Clam slide and surfboards.
Visit San Luis Obispo’s unique museums
San Luis Obispo offers some of the best and most varied museums in the area for history, art, local culture, events and activities for all ages. Each museum provides a special view of the region’s history, and culture. In San Luis Obispo, there’s a museum for every interest. The museums...
Discover the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens
If you like learning about beautiful plants that thrive on the Central Coast, then you’ll enjoy visiting the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. This garden is devoted to showcasing unique plants from the five Mediterranean climate regions. The San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens came about through the interest and hard...
SLO Farmers Market is open!
After more than a year of non-operation due to COVID-19, Downtown SLO announced this week that the Thursday night Downtown San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market has returned to Higuera Street every Thursday form 6-9 p.m. Market visitors can expect to see the following types of vendors during its first phase:
Broad Street Giant Grinders lives up to its name
Just a few short blocks from the heart of downtown, Broad Street Giant Grinder is a sweet source of all that is good. Gigantic and mouthwatering, their East Coast style sub sandwiches hit the spot. The shop’s deli makes hot and cold grinders and salads and features locally made brews, wines and bottled drinks.
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