Raquel's Guidebook
Activities
Outdoor activities and rentals
BJ's ATV Rentals
197 W Grand AveClose by ATV rentals close by
PRO Kayak Fishing
1879 Shell Beach RdYou can fish or just take in the incredible views!
My absolute favorite breath taking views of the central coast. You can hike, fish or sight see. This is a must while in the central cost area.
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdMy absolute favorite breath taking views of the central coast. You can hike, fish or sight see. This is a must while in the central cost area.
Sightseeing
Absolutely stunning views, enjoy the park or walk the trail along the cliffs and see the sea lions sun basking and kayakers along the way. Plenty of benches along the way to sit
Dinosaur Caves beach cove access
2651 Price StAbsolutely stunning views, enjoy the park or walk the trail along the cliffs and see the sea lions sun basking and kayakers along the way. Plenty of benches along the way to sit
Take a drive to Paso Robles for a magical evening of over 15 acres of LED lights!
16 locals recommend
Field of Lights
4380 CA-46Take a drive to Paso Robles for a magical evening of over 15 acres of LED lights!
The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only five sites in the state that has counts of over 10,000 butterflies annually. Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo State Beach, a location essential to their successful migration, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of towering, majestic Eucalyptus trees flanking a riparian estuary that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
141 locals recommend
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetThe Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only five sites in the state that has counts of over 10,000 butterflies annually. Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo State Beach, a location essential to their successful migration, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of towering, majestic Eucalyptus trees flanking a riparian estuary that flows to the Pacific Ocean.
Banner Airways has been operating out of Oceano County Airport for the past 30 years. "That yellow biplane" has become a familiar piece of Pismo Beach as it takes its passengers for sightseeing tours and/or thrill rides along the coast.
Biplane Rides Pismo Beach - Banner Airways
561 Air Park DrBanner Airways has been operating out of Oceano County Airport for the past 30 years. "That yellow biplane" has become a familiar piece of Pismo Beach as it takes its passengers for sightseeing tours and/or thrill rides along the coast.
Activities and sight seeing
Take time to see what Oceano is all about with its drive on beach. The Oceano dunes has daily access to street vehicles where you may park and bbq or have a fire on the ocean front!
Oceano Dunes SVRA
100 Cabrillo HwyMost unique part of this area!
The swinging bridge was originally constructed in early 1875 by the Short family, whose land was divided by the Arroyo Grande Creek. The bridge spans a total length 171 feet and is suspended 40 feet above the creek. It's owned and maintained by the City of Arroyo Grande and is the only one of its kind in California. The bridge was damaged by a falling tree in March 1995. With strong community support, it was completely restored in May 1995.
10 locals recommend
Swinging Bridge
200 Olohan AlleyThe swinging bridge was originally constructed in early 1875 by the Short family, whose land was divided by the Arroyo Grande Creek. The bridge spans a total length 171 feet and is suspended 40 feet above the creek. It's owned and maintained by the City of Arroyo Grande and is the only one of its kind in California. The bridge was damaged by a falling tree in March 1995. With strong community support, it was completely restored in May 1995.
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdSanta Barbara
San Simeon State Park
San Simeon State ParkFood scene
Solvang
San Luis Obispo
Arroyo Grande
Ada’s Fish House
Clam Chowder but all their food is great!
Famous steak spot! A small vintage restaurant outside the city limits but is well known.
79 locals recommend
Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveFamous steak spot! A small vintage restaurant outside the city limits but is well known.
Good old fashioned steakhouse with yummy stew and bread while you wait for your food. It's an oldie but goodie!
17 locals recommend
AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall
1760 El Camino RealGood old fashioned steakhouse with yummy stew and bread while you wait for your food. It's an oldie but goodie!
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveIt's a locals favorite! With a changing seasonal menu.
Amazing home made pasta, lamb pops, Fruite de mar, Pizza and the famous espresso martini "Flatliner"!
65 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price StAmazing home made pasta, lamb pops, Fruite de mar, Pizza and the famous espresso martini "Flatliner"!
Great food! Amazing locally brewed beer, and events on certain weekends. A small place but has an indoor outdoor ambience that people love!
13 locals recommend
Humdinger Brewing
116 W Branch StGreat food! Amazing locally brewed beer, and events on certain weekends. A small place but has an indoor outdoor ambience that people love!
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AveFresh Farm to table cuisine! A must try!
Drive on the pier and park. Enjoy a 180 degree ambience of water while you have lunch.
39 locals recommend
Mersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach DrDrive on the pier and park. Enjoy a 180 degree ambience of water while you have lunch.
Great views upstairs at the pismo pier, fresh seafood and some good drinks.
39 locals recommend
Oyster Loft
101 Pomeroy AveGreat views upstairs at the pismo pier, fresh seafood and some good drinks.
Fat Cats Cafe
3920 Avila Beach DrAmazing fish tacos! Great breakfast and an outdoor patio area.
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StHotel Restaurant has brunch until 1pm! It is not buffet style since the birth of covid.
24 locals recommend
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
2757 Shell Beach RdHotel Restaurant has brunch until 1pm! It is not buffet style since the birth of covid.
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StGreat Brussel Sprouts, Old fashioned drink and much more!
Activities, sightseeing & food
Morro Bay
Cayucos
Cambria
Pismo Beach