Guidebook for Atascadero
Food Scene
Thai Elephant Restaurant
7320 El Camino RealIt's fantastic!
Robin's
4095 Burton DrSalmon bisque. Charming enclosed patio.
Romantic creekside location under beautiful oaks, this sister restaurant of Robin's is in one of the best spots in town.
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StRomantic creekside location under beautiful oaks, this sister restaurant of Robin's is in one of the best spots in town.
Hush-Harbor Artisan Bakery & Cafe
5735 El Camino RealBuona Tavola
1037 Monterey StCafe Roma
1020 Railroad AveThe Range Restaurant
22317 El Camino RealSea Chest Restaurant
6216 Moonstone Beach DrThis area is home to several breweries, wineries and restaurants. There is live music and it’s family friendly.
55 locals recommend
Tin City
450 Marquita AveThis area is home to several breweries, wineries and restaurants. There is live music and it’s family friendly.
Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe
Arts & Culture
This building is gorgeous and we can arrange free tours up to see the double dome construction and learn about it's history.
11 locals recommend
Atascadero City Hall
6500 Palma AvenueThis building is gorgeous and we can arrange free tours up to see the double dome construction and learn about it's history.
Hearst Castle Visitor Center
700 Hearst Castle RdInteresting interactive museum and very near the marina which has a nice walking trail and the Bayside Cafe.
56 locals recommend
Museum of Natural History
20 State Park RdInteresting interactive museum and very near the marina which has a nice walking trail and the Bayside Cafe.
Sensorio
4380 California 46San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad StParks & Nature
This family friendly park encircles a pretty lake and has beautiful trees and great birding, a bandstand where there are free summer concerts, a playground, volleyball and horseshoe pits, day use BBQ sites, a really nice little zoo. It's a one mile loop around the lake.
41 locals recommend
Atascadero Lake Park
9305 Pismo AveThis family friendly park encircles a pretty lake and has beautiful trees and great birding, a bandstand where there are free summer concerts, a playground, volleyball and horseshoe pits, day use BBQ sites, a really nice little zoo. It's a one mile loop around the lake.
Three Bridges Oak Preserve Trailhead
9930 Carmelita AveThis beautiful, wild place is considered the crown jewel of the California State Parks. After almost 40 years living here I still love to visit this place weekly.
~The bluff trail is an easy walk with gorgeous views.
~Spooners Cove is a great place to take kids or sit and sift through stones.
~Valencia Peak is a challenging hike with rewarding views at the summit.
~Coon Creek Trail is an oak studded favorite.
~If you have a few hours take the Extended Bluff Trail for breathtaking scenery.
~Visit the nature shop/museum at the Spooner Ranch House.
~Rustic campground is just beyond the ranch house.
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdThis beautiful, wild place is considered the crown jewel of the California State Parks. After almost 40 years living here I still love to visit this place weekly.
~The bluff trail is an easy walk with gorgeous views.
~Spooners Cove is a great place to take kids or sit and sift through stones.
~Valencia Peak is a challenging hike with rewarding views at the summit.
~Coon Creek Trail is an oak studded favorite.
~If you have a few hours take the Extended Bluff Trail for breathtaking scenery.
~Visit the nature shop/museum at the Spooner Ranch House.
~Rustic campground is just beyond the ranch house.
This a great open sandy beach perfect for kids, surfing, kite sailing etc. It can be windy so be prepared.
142 locals recommend
Morro Rock
Coleman Drive This a great open sandy beach perfect for kids, surfing, kite sailing etc. It can be windy so be prepared.
This is a favorite spot for seeing egrets, herons, and kingfishers, as well as the ever changing estuary. There are easy walking trails to two birdwatching structures.
19 locals recommend
Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
660 Ramona AveThis is a favorite spot for seeing egrets, herons, and kingfishers, as well as the ever changing estuary. There are easy walking trails to two birdwatching structures.
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
1801 Los Osos Valley RdSightseeing
Pretty mission and creekside park hosts many events and free concerts.
107 locals recommend
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StPretty mission and creekside park hosts many events and free concerts.
Mission San Miguel Arcángel
775 Mission StEntertainment & Activities
Galaxy Colony Square 10 Theatres
6917 El Camino RealThe Ravine Water Park
2301 Airport RdVina Robles Amphitheatre
3800 Mill RdCastoro Cellars
1315 N Bethel RdA wonderfully cozy music venue.
Fremont Theater
1035 Monterey StSan Luis Obispo Children's Museum
1010 Nipomo StEssentials
Nice hot foods deli, juice and coffee bar, produce and lots of healthy food and household products.
80 locals recommend
California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdNice hot foods deli, juice and coffee bar, produce and lots of healthy food and household products.
Trader Joe's
1111 Rossi RdA pretty quiet TJ's - the parking lot doesn't make me insane.
Best local summer fruits and produce, and they carry USDA prime meats. A dated building - but on the beach.
46 locals recommend
Spencer's Fresh Market
2650 Main StBest local summer fruits and produce, and they carry USDA prime meats. A dated building - but on the beach.
Grocery Outlet
1130 Los Osos Valley Rd"You saved even more than you spent!"
Walgreens
8005 El Camino Real