Guidebook for Nipomo
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite places. Named one of 38 Essential Californian Restuarants by Eater.com. Exceptional food, educated staff - ask them about wine and beer pairings for your meal, you won't be disappointed.
134 locals recommend
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveThis is one of our favorite places. Named one of 38 Essential Californian Restuarants by Eater.com. Exceptional food, educated staff - ask them about wine and beer pairings for your meal, you won't be disappointed.
Great pastries and savory croissants. Call ahead to reserve croissants as they sell out fast.
19 locals recommend
Sweet Pea Bakery
1200 E Grand AveGreat pastries and savory croissants. Call ahead to reserve croissants as they sell out fast.
Multiple restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ice cream, bakeries, wine tasting and general retail all within a. short walk. Park your car and wander around town.
48 locals recommend
Village
Multiple restaurants, bars, coffee shops, ice cream, bakeries, wine tasting and general retail all within a. short walk. Park your car and wander around town.
8575 Perfetto Caffe
1750 El Camino RealGreat little Italian coffee and cafe.
Nice wine and beer list, creative American food, try the chicken and waffles.
78 locals recommend
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AveNice wine and beer list, creative American food, try the chicken and waffles.
Great place to watch the sunset over the pacific. Food is Mexican with a twist.
96 locals recommend
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StGreat place to watch the sunset over the pacific. Food is Mexican with a twist.
Cracked Crab
751 Price StGreat chowder and bisque. Try the crab bucket.
Parks & Nature
Oso Flaco Lake
3098 Oso Flaco Lake RdEasy hike, walk to the beach. Quiet and rarely used.
Easy hike or mountain bike, dogs welcome. Go early on warm days as there isn't much shade.
8 locals recommend
Johnson Ranch Loop
Johnson Ranch LoopEasy hike or mountain bike, dogs welcome. Go early on warm days as there isn't much shade.
This is a great hike, but does require several creek crossings to get to so it is recommended you go by 4WD. Pack a lunch and enjoy it at the waterfall and small pond with turtles. Trail is well used on weekends.
New Little Falls Trail Head
3452 Upper Lopez Canyon RdThis is a great hike, but does require several creek crossings to get to so it is recommended you go by 4WD. Pack a lunch and enjoy it at the waterfall and small pond with turtles. Trail is well used on weekends.
Nice hike just at the edge of San Luis Obispo town. Hike in the morning and then wander around the wonderful town of SLO.
Lemon Grove Loop Trailhead
1177 Fernandez RdNice hike just at the edge of San Luis Obispo town. Hike in the morning and then wander around the wonderful town of SLO.
Winter at the beach is always the best time. Great for long walks.
12 locals recommend
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State BeachWinter at the beach is always the best time. Great for long walks.
Shopping
The Hive
116 E Branch StUnique local gifts.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyEverything Else
Great pinots and sparkling. Just a few minutes from out place.
49 locals recommend
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveGreat pinots and sparkling. Just a few minutes from out place.
Nice small winery best known for pinots and they have an incredible dry gewurstraminer. Cool straw bale building.
27 locals recommend
Claiborne & Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Canyon RdNice small winery best known for pinots and they have an incredible dry gewurstraminer. Cool straw bale building.
If you are bringing your dog and need daycare, contact prior to your check-in. We do not allow dogs to stay home alone at our cottage.
Lucky Dog Pet Resort
526 N Oakglen AveIf you are bringing your dog and need daycare, contact prior to your check-in. We do not allow dogs to stay home alone at our cottage.