Guidebook for Grover Beach
Food Scene
This restaurant is in a railroad car decorated like a vintage diner serves American food (burgers, fries etc.) and Greek food! It has indoor and outdoor seating. Nice people.
21 locals recommend
Rock & Roll Diner
1300 Railroad StThis restaurant is in a railroad car decorated like a vintage diner serves American food (burgers, fries etc.) and Greek food! It has indoor and outdoor seating. Nice people.
Bunn Thai Bistro
968 W Grand AveHealthy Thai food and very nice people.
Sister Kitchen
245 W Grand AveGood Thai food. They speak English well and are nice.
Izakaya Raku
953 W Grand AveFresh fish, yummy sushi, cute decor, nice people and good prices.
Fun place and good prices. Good place to have a party. Tell them if it is your birthday and be ready for a special surprise! ;)
15 locals recommend
Pacific Umi Sushi
1319 W Grand AveFun place and good prices. Good place to have a party. Tell them if it is your birthday and be ready for a special surprise! ;)
Garlands Hamburgers
701 W Grand AveYummy! Has a surf theme, a cute patio, and is family friendly.
Rib Line by the Beach
359 W Grand AveGreat BBQ!
Cute inside and family friendly. They have regular and gluten free pizza!
Doughboys Pizzeria and Gluten Free
1800 E Grand AveCute inside and family friendly. They have regular and gluten free pizza!
Great Italian, Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food. Everything is fresh and made there. Open late!
Paisano's Pizza & Pasta
1301 W Grand AveGreat Italian, Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food. Everything is fresh and made there. Open late!
Near the beach, a fun place to get a drink and have a hearty sit down Mexican dinner. Great chips! Excellent atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
Old Juan's Cantina
649 Pier AveNear the beach, a fun place to get a drink and have a hearty sit down Mexican dinner. Great chips! Excellent atmosphere.
One of the only restaurants and bars with a beach view in Grover Beach!
30 locals recommend
Fin's Seafood & Sports Bar
25 W Grand AveOne of the only restaurants and bars with a beach view in Grover Beach!
Some of the best wines on the Central Coast. Family owned and operated. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable pourers. On the outskirts of the corridor to Edna Valley, wine country of South SLO County.
27 locals recommend
Claiborne & Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Canyon RdSome of the best wines on the Central Coast. Family owned and operated. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable pourers. On the outskirts of the corridor to Edna Valley, wine country of South SLO County.
A hidden gem. It has a gorgeous small tasting room. In the heart of award winning Paso wine country
http://www.slowine.com/
27 locals recommend
Sextant Wines
1653 Maxwellton StA hidden gem. It has a gorgeous small tasting room. In the heart of award winning Paso wine country
http://www.slowine.com/
Excellent sea food with full bar. You are dinning on the end of the pier with glass under some tables so you can see the ocean below as you dine. Amazing views of Avila bay.
15 locals recommend
Olde Port Inn
3993 Avila Beach DrExcellent sea food with full bar. You are dinning on the end of the pier with glass under some tables so you can see the ocean below as you dine. Amazing views of Avila bay.
AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall
1760 El Camino RealGreat steak house with fun wild west decor.
Good steak house, wild west decor, views, and fun servers.
31 locals recommend
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
750 Mattie RoadGood steak house, wild west decor, views, and fun servers.
Elegant dining with Latin nouvelle cuisine, stunning views, known for their tequila selection.
http://ventanagrill.com/
96 locals recommend
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StElegant dining with Latin nouvelle cuisine, stunning views, known for their tequila selection.
http://ventanagrill.com/
Fun place for kids and ice cream lover's of all ages. In the adorable Village of Arroyo Grande they make their own ice cream which you can watch! A special vintage soda fountain experience.
34 locals recommend
Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W Branch StFun place for kids and ice cream lover's of all ages. In the adorable Village of Arroyo Grande they make their own ice cream which you can watch! A special vintage soda fountain experience.
Grover Grind
278 W Grand AveFast tasty drip coffee on the way to the beach. Brief hours but nice local people.
This gourmet eatery has delicious adventurous food, stylish decor, and friendly service at reasonable prices.
78 locals recommend
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AveThis gourmet eatery has delicious adventurous food, stylish decor, and friendly service at reasonable prices.
An amazing bakery and the best coffee outside of Starbucks around here. The baker/owner is a classically trained French pastry chef. She makes fantastic gluten free and traditional desserts and breads. It is take-out mostly and has great style.
19 locals recommend
Sweet Pea Bakery
1200 E Grand AveAn amazing bakery and the best coffee outside of Starbucks around here. The baker/owner is a classically trained French pastry chef. She makes fantastic gluten free and traditional desserts and breads. It is take-out mostly and has great style.
A special gourmet restaurant with an inventive menu and Indie style. A little pricey.
134 locals recommend
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveA special gourmet restaurant with an inventive menu and Indie style. A little pricey.
Black Sugar Café
1800 E Grand AveGood blended coffee drinks and boba tea
Divine Thai
501 W Grand AveYummy Thai food and kind people.
Fun friendly "American" burger joint. Has some of the best burgers ever. In the Arroyo Grande Old Town Village area.
22 locals recommend
Old Village Grill
101 E Branch StFun friendly "American" burger joint. Has some of the best burgers ever. In the Arroyo Grande Old Town Village area.
A great locals place to sit for hours sipping coffee and having breakfast with friends and family or alone. They have healthy food options and smoothys.
22 locals recommend
Honeymoon Cafe
999 Price StA great locals place to sit for hours sipping coffee and having breakfast with friends and family or alone. They have healthy food options and smoothys.
Sit on Avila Pier overlooking Avila Bay and as far south as Point Conception. Casual dining and drinks that is relatively inexpensive. Great for the whole family. This locals secret is a must on any visit to the central coats.
39 locals recommend
Mersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach DrSit on Avila Pier overlooking Avila Bay and as far south as Point Conception. Casual dining and drinks that is relatively inexpensive. Great for the whole family. This locals secret is a must on any visit to the central coats.
In the Avila Marina, an American burger joint with amazing views of the coast. Fun and inexpensive with a cat theme.
18 locals recommend
Fat Cats Cafe
3920 Avila Beach DrIn the Avila Marina, an American burger joint with amazing views of the coast. Fun and inexpensive with a cat theme.
This is probably the best coffee shop in the area. A solo or group work or study friendly place. In the cute antiquey, Village part of old town Arroyo Grande.
31 locals recommend
Cafe Andreini
131 E Branch StThis is probably the best coffee shop in the area. A solo or group work or study friendly place. In the cute antiquey, Village part of old town Arroyo Grande.
Yummy healthy juices, smoothies, and full meals, vegan raw and gluten free options.
Julia's Juice Bar
960 West Grand AvenueYummy healthy juices, smoothies, and full meals, vegan raw and gluten free options.
A juice bar with truly healthy juices and smoothies. They feature local ingredients and original blends.
13 locals recommend
Virtjuice
1200 E Grand AveA juice bar with truly healthy juices and smoothies. They feature local ingredients and original blends.
Shopping
Shell Beach Surf Shop
2665 Shell Beach RdThe best place for surf rentals and lessons!
Old Town part of the city of Arroyo Grande. Cute shops (antiques), bakeries, excellent reasonable restaurants, cafe's, candy stores, an old fashioned butcher, and a fantastic Saturday noon Farmer's Market. Stroll around and enjoy!
48 locals recommend
Village
Old Town part of the city of Arroyo Grande. Cute shops (antiques), bakeries, excellent reasonable restaurants, cafe's, candy stores, an old fashioned butcher, and a fantastic Saturday noon Farmer's Market. Stroll around and enjoy!
Essentials
Grande Foods Market
1154 East Grand AvenueHealth food store with a good local wine selection.
The closest store. It is a small liquor store, good for snacks with nice guys behind the counter. It is walking distance, only 2 blocks away.
Market Express
1051 South 13th StreetThe closest store. It is a small liquor store, good for snacks with nice guys behind the counter. It is walking distance, only 2 blocks away.
When I don't do my yoga practice at home this is the closest yoga studio where I take classes.
8 locals recommend
Harmony House Yoga
991 Price StWhen I don't do my yoga practice at home this is the closest yoga studio where I take classes.
This is where I go to get my nails done. I have been going here for 15 years. It is family owned and operated. They give the best "mani pedi" I have ever had. They are friendly and efficient with good prices for this area.
Cici Nails
1307 Monterey StThis is where I go to get my nails done. I have been going here for 15 years. It is family owned and operated. They give the best "mani pedi" I have ever had. They are friendly and efficient with good prices for this area.
Firefly Haven
178 S 4th StExcellent massage, very healing.
Parks & Nature
Fishing, water sport rentals, camping, and restaurant with lake views, fast food and bar.
7 locals recommend
Lopez Lake Marina
6820 Lopez DrFishing, water sport rentals, camping, and restaurant with lake views, fast food and bar.
Incredible views on an amazing hike. For best views take switchbacks to the ridge, a worthwhile challenge. There is a easy low trail that still has breath taking views.
http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/shell-beach-bluff-trail-onta
27 locals recommend
Ontario Ridge Trail
Ontario Ridge TrailIncredible views on an amazing hike. For best views take switchbacks to the ridge, a worthwhile challenge. There is a easy low trail that still has breath taking views.
http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/shell-beach-bluff-trail-onta
The entrance to Pismo Dunes, a continuation of Oceano Dunes Stet Beach is at the end of W. Grand Ave. It isn't showing up on Google Maps correctly.
12 locals recommend
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State BeachThe entrance to Pismo Dunes, a continuation of Oceano Dunes Stet Beach is at the end of W. Grand Ave. It isn't showing up on Google Maps correctly.
Entertainment & Activities
See thousands of migrating Monarch butterflies at the right time of year. They look like leaves on the trees.
141 locals recommend
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetSee thousands of migrating Monarch butterflies at the right time of year. They look like leaves on the trees.
Monarch Dunes Golf Club
1606 Trilogy PkwyThe closest 18 hole course.
Avila Beach Golf Resort
6464 Ana Bay RdPopular golf spot.
http://www.avilabeachresort.com/
A family fun place, featuring year round petting zoo with seasonal hay rides, fruit picking, and hay bale maze. There is a market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as homemade and craft desserts and condiments. Delicious!
http://avilavalleybarn.com/
144 locals recommend
Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach DrA family fun place, featuring year round petting zoo with seasonal hay rides, fruit picking, and hay bale maze. There is a market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as homemade and craft desserts and condiments. Delicious!
http://avilavalleybarn.com/
Super fun! Karaoke nights and family friendly bowling with beer and wine bar!
16 locals recommend
Pismo Bowl
277 Pomeroy AveSuper fun! Karaoke nights and family friendly bowling with beer and wine bar!
Pismo Beach Golf Course
9 W Grand Ave7 Holes of golf on the beach. http://pismobeachgolf.com/
Family friendly pool with slides, movie nights and healing natural hot sulfur plunge
http://www.avilahotsprings.com/
48 locals recommend
Avila Hot Springs
250 Avila Beach DrFamily friendly pool with slides, movie nights and healing natural hot sulfur plunge
http://www.avilahotsprings.com/
Secluded hot tubs nestled in oak forest, reasonably priced, for couples or groups. A very special healing place. Also has elegant dining. Book ahead for reservations.
http://www.sycamoresprings.com/
105 locals recommend
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrSecluded hot tubs nestled in oak forest, reasonably priced, for couples or groups. A very special healing place. Also has elegant dining. Book ahead for reservations.
http://www.sycamoresprings.com/
There is a farmer's market and concert series as well as other community events. Check for details http://www.grover.org/index.aspx?NID=239
37 locals recommend
Grover Beach
There is a farmer's market and concert series as well as other community events. Check for details http://www.grover.org/index.aspx?NID=239
Our local baseball team is a family fun blast. On July 3rd they do a fireworks show.
Slo Blues Baseball
3195 McMillan AveOur local baseball team is a family fun blast. On July 3rd they do a fireworks show.
Boomers Santa Maria
2250 Preisker LnMini golf extravaganza, small town local style.
Everything you can imagine involving dirt and engines, from demolition derby to ATV races. As amazing as it may seem we have a small speedway and race track. Awesome Americana!
Santa Maria Raceway
1900 Hutton RdEverything you can imagine involving dirt and engines, from demolition derby to ATV races. As amazing as it may seem we have a small speedway and race track. Awesome Americana!
I love the Drive-in! A classic family or couples friendly inexpensive evening of entertainment. Excellent pop corn! On Sundays they have one of THE BEST swap meets ever. It is the famous Rose Bowl and Pasadena City College swap meets 30 years ago. An absolute hidden gem from cheap antiques and collectable to home made tamales. Shshshsh!
49 locals recommend
Sunset Drive-In Theatre
255 Elks LnI love the Drive-in! A classic family or couples friendly inexpensive evening of entertainment. Excellent pop corn! On Sundays they have one of THE BEST swap meets ever. It is the famous Rose Bowl and Pasadena City College swap meets 30 years ago. An absolute hidden gem from cheap antiques and collectable to home made tamales. Shshshsh!
Classic car show every Saturday morning from 7:40ish to 9:30ish. Local car aficionados bring out their babies to share with the world. In the outdoor mall parking lot of the Ross and OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware) stores.
Orchard Supply Hardware
825 N Oak Park BlvdClassic car show every Saturday morning from 7:40ish to 9:30ish. Local car aficionados bring out their babies to share with the world. In the outdoor mall parking lot of the Ross and OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware) stores.
Sightseeing
A safe family bike and pedestrian paved flat path, that can be taken all the way to the beach. There is a great cafe that you can get to on the trail too!
Bob Jones Trail
Bob Jones TrailA safe family bike and pedestrian paved flat path, that can be taken all the way to the beach. There is a great cafe that you can get to on the trail too!
A tourist attraction and surf spot. It is the hub of the 4th of July fireworks display. Park on Stimson Ave. South of the Pier (keep it a secret) off Highway 1 PCH.
109 locals recommend
Pismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy AveA tourist attraction and surf spot. It is the hub of the 4th of July fireworks display. Park on Stimson Ave. South of the Pier (keep it a secret) off Highway 1 PCH.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mongo's Saloon
359 W Grand AveFun locals bar with live music, karaoke nights, and food specials.
Bill's Place
112 E Branch StCozy classic old town locals bar with live music nights.
"Gastro-pub" bar and grill, serving gourmet bar food and craft beverages with a stylish deconstructed Indie decor.
87 locals recommend
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch St"Gastro-pub" bar and grill, serving gourmet bar food and craft beverages with a stylish deconstructed Indie decor.
This is a small locals scene. No-glamor sports bar and microbrewery that has amazing beer.
19 locals recommend
ManRock Brewing Company
1750 El Camino RealThis is a small locals scene. No-glamor sports bar and microbrewery that has amazing beer.