Food Scene
The menu changes all the time with what is in season and the food is amazing! Get there early, there is always a wait and no reservations taken.
134 locals recommend
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveThe menu changes all the time with what is in season and the food is amazing! Get there early, there is always a wait and no reservations taken.
Great ocean front views of the sunset and great afforadable food and wine.
14 locals recommend
Ocean Grill
268 Front StGreat ocean front views of the sunset and great afforadable food and wine.
The village has a farmer's market on Saturdays from noon to 2:30. There are fun and different shops along Branch. Don't miss Posies and Doc Burnstein's for ice cream. Enjoy the plethora of roosters that roam, live music and movies in the gazebo during the summer, and the swinging bridge. A fun thrift store, just one block off Branch, is The Green Vase.
48 locals recommend
Village
The village has a farmer's market on Saturdays from noon to 2:30. There are fun and different shops along Branch. Don't miss Posies and Doc Burnstein's for ice cream. Enjoy the plethora of roosters that roam, live music and movies in the gazebo during the summer, and the swinging bridge. A fun thrift store, just one block off Branch, is The Green Vase.
In the summer Avila has a farmer's market and live bands on Friday evenings. They also have a trolley that runs. The golf course across from the beach often hosts live music shows as well.
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
In the summer Avila has a farmer's market and live bands on Friday evenings. They also have a trolley that runs. The golf course across from the beach often hosts live music shows as well.
Near the beach at the end of Grand and amazing pastries and coffee and hot chocolate. Friendliest service.
18 locals recommend
Red Bee Coffee
278 W Grand AveNear the beach at the end of Grand and amazing pastries and coffee and hot chocolate. Friendliest service.
Best smoothies and bowls! Fun atmosphere. Right next to Ember. Be sure to check out Sweet Pea Bakery right next door.
13 locals recommend
Virtjuice
1200 E Grand AveBest smoothies and bowls! Fun atmosphere. Right next to Ember. Be sure to check out Sweet Pea Bakery right next door.
Do you like cinnamon rolls? This is your place! Right near the beach, you can eat and stroll the Pismo Pier.
40 locals recommend
Old West Cinnamon Rolls
861 Dolliver StDo you like cinnamon rolls? This is your place! Right near the beach, you can eat and stroll the Pismo Pier.
Close to us! Wine tasting and deli, indoor or outdoor seating.
Gourmet Deli at Old Edna ~ Sextant Wines
1655 Maxwellton StClose to us! Wine tasting and deli, indoor or outdoor seating.
Winey in an old school house. Very picturesque. Bocci ball and outdoor tasting. Very close to us!
42 locals recommend
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt RdWiney in an old school house. Very picturesque. Bocci ball and outdoor tasting. Very close to us!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyFood 4 Less
1132 W Branch StVons
1758 W Grand AveRite Aid
531 5 Cities DrWalmart
1168 W Branch StCostco Gasoline
1540 Froom Ranch WayGetting Around
We are located about 15 minutes from the Amtrak train station. There is another station in San Luis Obispo and we are about 15 minutes from that one as well.
25 locals recommend
Grover Beach Station
180 W Grand Ave We are located about 15 minutes from the Amtrak train station. There is another station in San Luis Obispo and we are about 15 minutes from that one as well.
We are located about 10 minutes from the airport. The airlines serve San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver and Seattle.
15 locals recommend
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
975 Airport Dr We are located about 10 minutes from the airport. The airlines serve San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver and Seattle.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StSports bar and grill with a lively atmosphere. Good food and local beers.
78 locals recommend
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StSports bar and grill with a lively atmosphere. Good food and local beers.
This is a restaurant and brewery and they often have live bands. Very fun atmosphere!
40 locals recommend
SLO Brew Pub
This is a restaurant and brewery and they often have live bands. Very fun atmosphere!
Foremost Wine Company
570 Higuera StEat while you wine taste!
Arts & Culture
Great quality productions in a casual dinner theater environment. Especially great at Halloween and Christmas. Lots of comedy throughout the evening as well.
78 locals recommend
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StGreat quality productions in a casual dinner theater environment. Especially great at Halloween and Christmas. Lots of comedy throughout the evening as well.
The plays and acting are phenomenal. They often have productions in Solvang in the summer.
13 locals recommend
PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
800 S College DrThe plays and acting are phenomenal. They often have productions in Solvang in the summer.
The SLO Symphony is top notch! They perform monthly from September to May. The Performing Arts Center is a gorgeous venue and hosts many cultural events from ballet, choirs, comedians, musicians and more!
25 locals recommend
Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
1 Grand AveThe SLO Symphony is top notch! They perform monthly from September to May. The Performing Arts Center is a gorgeous venue and hosts many cultural events from ballet, choirs, comedians, musicians and more!
Parks & Nature
Hiking trails, mountain biking trails, boat rentals, zip lines, ropes courses, waterslide park, camping and beautiful.
Lopez Lake Campground (entrance)
6800 Lopez DrHiking trails, mountain biking trails, boat rentals, zip lines, ropes courses, waterslide park, camping and beautiful.
Hiking trails, beautiful beaches, pristine sand dunes, and the most amazing views! Usually uncrowded.
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdHiking trails, beautiful beaches, pristine sand dunes, and the most amazing views! Usually uncrowded.
Best monarch viewing is October-February. There is a trail out to Pismo Beach behind the grove, a great walk and uncrowded beach.
141 locals recommend
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetBest monarch viewing is October-February. There is a trail out to Pismo Beach behind the grove, a great walk and uncrowded beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Every Thursday evening, rain or shine, downtown SLO closes it's streets to cars and the Farmer's Market is on! Many of the local businesses and restaurants set up booths as well. There is always live music and entertainment. This is a family friendly event.
150 locals recommend
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetEvery Thursday evening, rain or shine, downtown SLO closes it's streets to cars and the Farmer's Market is on! Many of the local businesses and restaurants set up booths as well. There is always live music and entertainment. This is a family friendly event.
10 minutes away.. Get your candy at Walmart or Food For Less close by and you will save a mint!
27 locals recommend
Regal Arroyo Grande
1160 W Branch St10 minutes away.. Get your candy at Walmart or Food For Less close by and you will save a mint!
This venue is about 45 minutes away and hosts many amazing bands and shows. It's smack in the middle of wine country in Paso Robles and set in the middle of a winery. And they serve, yes wine! and beer too. Great venue.
94 locals recommend
Vina Robles Amphitheatre
3800 Mill RdThis venue is about 45 minutes away and hosts many amazing bands and shows. It's smack in the middle of wine country in Paso Robles and set in the middle of a winery. And they serve, yes wine! and beer too. Great venue.
This is a cool waterpark with many slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and a great ice cream stand. They will not let you bring in your own food, so we often pack a cooler and eat lunch in the parking lot to save money. They do serve food inside as well.
72 locals recommend
The Ravine Water Park
2301 Airport RdThis is a cool waterpark with many slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and a great ice cream stand. They will not let you bring in your own food, so we often pack a cooler and eat lunch in the parking lot to save money. They do serve food inside as well.