Guidebook for San Luis Obispo

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Guidebook for San Luis Obispo

Food Scene

They serve breakfast and lunch. It’s cute spot with great food. 15 minute walk from the house and you get to walk through the train station!
35 locals recommend
Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe
1804 Osos St
35 locals recommend
They serve breakfast and lunch. It’s cute spot with great food. 15 minute walk from the house and you get to walk through the train station!
Local counter-serve featuring build-your-own salads & sandwiches.
Pluto's Restaurant
1122 Chorro St
Local counter-serve featuring build-your-own salads & sandwiches.
huge sandwiches, fun local deli that has been around forever.
38 locals recommend
High Street | Market & Deli
350 High St
38 locals recommend
huge sandwiches, fun local deli that has been around forever.
grass fed burger bar, salads, hand cut fries and craft beers with a full bar,
29 locals recommend
Eureka!
1141 Chorro St
29 locals recommend
grass fed burger bar, salads, hand cut fries and craft beers with a full bar,
big screen TVs and barbecue, known for its tri-tip sandwich & great bar food.
82 locals recommend
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera St
82 locals recommend
big screen TVs and barbecue, known for its tri-tip sandwich & great bar food.
Ranch-style cooking, including oak-pit BBQ steaks & ribs, served in a colorful, relaxed setting.
11 locals recommend
F.McLintock | Saloon & Dining
686 Higuera St
11 locals recommend
Ranch-style cooking, including oak-pit BBQ steaks & ribs, served in a colorful, relaxed setting.
They have salads and other small plates as well.
29 locals recommend
Woodstock's Pizza SLO
1000 Higuera St
29 locals recommend
They have salads and other small plates as well.

Drinks & Nightlife

A little hipster, but fun food selection and cocktails
56 locals recommend
Sidecar
1040 Broad St
56 locals recommend
A little hipster, but fun food selection and cocktails
The two main streets downtown are Higuera and Monterey Streets. There are unending shops, restaurants and bar for you to choose from and you will find your way just walking around.
53 locals recommend
Downtown
53 locals recommend
The two main streets downtown are Higuera and Monterey Streets. There are unending shops, restaurants and bar for you to choose from and you will find your way just walking around.

Parks & Nature

Family and dog friendly, Avila Beach is the perfect spot if you’re looking to picnic, featuring beach fire pits, barbecues, and picnic tables. With a pier and promenade, you can enjoy a collection of local seafood restaurants, ice cream shops, and wine bars.
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
329 locals recommend
Family and dog friendly, Avila Beach is the perfect spot if you’re looking to picnic, featuring beach fire pits, barbecues, and picnic tables. With a pier and promenade, you can enjoy a collection of local seafood restaurants, ice cream shops, and wine bars.
Head out of the house to the right and you will run into the park. There is construction on the lower playground, so go up the steps on the hill and there is a playground on the other side of the baseball field.
13 locals recommend
Sinsheimer Park
900 Southwood Dr
13 locals recommend
Head out of the house to the right and you will run into the park. There is construction on the lower playground, so go up the steps on the hill and there is a playground on the other side of the baseball field.
A short distance from the house (opposite direction from Sinsheimer Park) It has great views of the entire city and is a quiet spot to step away.
21 locals recommend
Terrace Hill
21 locals recommend
A short distance from the house (opposite direction from Sinsheimer Park) It has great views of the entire city and is a quiet spot to step away.

Entertainment & Activities

A range of temporary & permanent interactive exhibits designed to inspire learning through play.
37 locals recommend
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
1010 Nipomo St
37 locals recommend
A range of temporary & permanent interactive exhibits designed to inspire learning through play.
Wooded San Luis Obispo Creek which runs parallel to Higuera Street has been developed with walking paths and stairways to Mission Plaza and other downtown locations. Many of the restaurants have outdoor patios which overlook the creek. Kids love to run and play!
San Luis Obispo Creek
Wooded San Luis Obispo Creek which runs parallel to Higuera Street has been developed with walking paths and stairways to Mission Plaza and other downtown locations. Many of the restaurants have outdoor patios which overlook the creek. Kids love to run and play!
Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers.
150 locals recommend
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera Street
150 locals recommend
Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers.

Everything Else

Yoga and Barre classes
Spark Yoga
977 Foothill Blvd
Yoga and Barre classes
Group classes that focus on cardiovascular, strength, and endurance training. Dillon loves this place!
Gymnazo
720 Aerovista Park
Group classes that focus on cardiovascular, strength, and endurance training. Dillon loves this place!

Sightseeing

Great Hiking
Lemon Grove Loop
Lemon Grove Loop
Great Hiking
Great Hiking
8 locals recommend
Johnson Ranch Loop
Johnson Ranch Loop
8 locals recommend
Great Hiking
Fun to be outdoors, hike, bike and see the ocean
35 locals recommend
Point San Luis Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse Rd
35 locals recommend
Fun to be outdoors, hike, bike and see the ocean

Essentials

33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1531 Froom Ranch Way
33 locals recommend