Angie And David’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorites!
A variety of cuisine to satisfy any craving.
Best steakhouse around! Grilled over an open fire of red oak coals really makes all the difference.
*Reservations are highly recommended as they're always busy, with good reason.
Location:
Nipomo (2.7 miles)
79 locals recommend
Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveBest steakhouse around! Grilled over an open fire of red oak coals really makes all the difference.
*Reservations are highly recommended as they're always busy, with good reason.
Location:
Nipomo (2.7 miles)
Great food, wine and beer just 3 minutes away. Occasional live music and events. They also have a deli, a market and offer catering.
Locations:
Nipomo (2.1 miles)
9 locals recommend
Willow
1050 Willow RdGreat food, wine and beer just 3 minutes away. Occasional live music and events. They also have a deli, a market and offer catering.
Locations:
Nipomo (2.1 miles)
Famous for their clam chowder and surrounding Pismo Beach tourism
Locations:
Pismo Beach (10 miles)
San Luis Obispo (23 miles)
83 locals recommend
Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy AveFamous for their clam chowder and surrounding Pismo Beach tourism
Locations:
Pismo Beach (10 miles)
San Luis Obispo (23 miles)
My personal Pismo Beach favorite. Hoagies offers wraps, sandwiches, burgers, tacos AND seafood. Amazing quality, taste and a little something for every craving.
Catering available as well.
Location:
Pismo Beach (10 miles)
21 locals recommend
Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill
580 Cypress StMy personal Pismo Beach favorite. Hoagies offers wraps, sandwiches, burgers, tacos AND seafood. Amazing quality, taste and a little something for every craving.
Catering available as well.
Location:
Pismo Beach (10 miles)
Best breakfast spot in town, serving a variety of breakfast foods and coffee.
Locations:
Nipomo (5.4 miles)
San Luis Obispo (22.6 miles)
Paso Robles (50 miles)
6 locals recommend
Cowgirl Cafe
501 Orchard RdBest breakfast spot in town, serving a variety of breakfast foods and coffee.
Locations:
Nipomo (5.4 miles)
San Luis Obispo (22.6 miles)
Paso Robles (50 miles)
Delicious Korean BBQ! Cook your own right on your table. Great taste and fun for everyone. Personal favorite item: beef brisket.
Location:
Santa Maria (14 miles)
SizzlinGogi
1841 S BroadwayDelicious Korean BBQ! Cook your own right on your table. Great taste and fun for everyone. Personal favorite item: beef brisket.
Location:
Santa Maria (14 miles)
Delicious and wood fired!
Locations:
Arroyo Grande, Halcyon (6 miles)
Arroyo Grande, Rancho Pkwy. (7 miles)
Arroyo Grande, Branch (limited menu) (6.4 miles)
Santa Maria (12 miles)
San Luis Obispo (20.5 miles)
12 locals recommend
Palo Mesa Pizza
2790 S Halcyon RdDelicious and wood fired!
Locations:
Arroyo Grande, Halcyon (6 miles)
Arroyo Grande, Rancho Pkwy. (7 miles)
Arroyo Grande, Branch (limited menu) (6.4 miles)
Santa Maria (12 miles)
San Luis Obispo (20.5 miles)
Mouth watering burgers! Not only is their entire menu delicious but you get your moneys worth in portion sizes. The Must Try: The Ortega and BBQ Chicken Salad
Location:
Nipomo (4.4 miles)
California Grill Nipomo
277 W Tefft StMouth watering burgers! Not only is their entire menu delicious but you get your moneys worth in portion sizes. The Must Try: The Ortega and BBQ Chicken Salad
Location:
Nipomo (4.4 miles)
An all time favorite of this whole family...can't even decide one a favorite dish! Exquisite pahd thai, yellow curry, and the garlic pepper specialty.
Location:
Nipomo (4 miles)
9 locals recommend
Thai Villa Restaurant
626 W Tefft StAn all time favorite of this whole family...can't even decide one a favorite dish! Exquisite pahd thai, yellow curry, and the garlic pepper specialty.
Location:
Nipomo (4 miles)
Top pizza favorite of ours many locals! Famous for their incomparable stone oven, a must try when you're in the area. They also offer frozen pizzas to go!
Location:
Los Alamos (28 miles)
25 locals recommend
Full of Life Flatbread
225 Bell StTop pizza favorite of ours many locals! Famous for their incomparable stone oven, a must try when you're in the area. They also offer frozen pizzas to go!
Location:
Los Alamos (28 miles)
Wineries
Peacock Cellars
1543 Los Berros RdLaetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveEdna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch RdFess Parker Winery & Vineyard
6200 Foxen Canyon RdHearst Ranch Winery
7300 N River RdVina Robles Vineyards & Winery
3700 Mill RdThings To Do
Farmers market, critter corral for the kids, beautiful walk through the grounds and a gift shop.
Location:
Nipomo (1 mile)
Windmill Farms
1275 N Thompson AveFarmers market, critter corral for the kids, beautiful walk through the grounds and a gift shop.
Location:
Nipomo (1 mile)
Get a free tour of the farm and learn how natural luffas are grown and made! Afterwards visit their gift shop for some home made soaps and goodies.
Location:
Nipomo (3.3 miles)
Luffa Farm
1457 Willow RdGet a free tour of the farm and learn how natural luffas are grown and made! Afterwards visit their gift shop for some home made soaps and goodies.
Location:
Nipomo (3.3 miles)
Indulge in self care with a spa day. Get a massage, take a dip in the hot tub, or get a relaxing pedicure. You deserve it!
Location:
Nipomo (5 miles)
Sandalwood Spa
1645 Trilogy PkwyIndulge in self care with a spa day. Get a massage, take a dip in the hot tub, or get a relaxing pedicure. You deserve it!
Location:
Nipomo (5 miles)
Take a tour at the famous estate of Hearst Castle. Featuring 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. You can also enjoy a short film with historic footage at the castle's very own theater.
327 locals recommend
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadTake a tour at the famous estate of Hearst Castle. Featuring 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways. You can also enjoy a short film with historic footage at the castle's very own theater.
Puzzle Effect - San Luis Obispo
583 Marsh StThe Locked Inn - Live Escape Room
750 Farroll RdThe Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StBoomers Santa Maria
2250 Preisker LnPlay!
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrShop!
Looking for a thrill?! This is the place to go. With multiple altitudes and package options you can be assured it will be worth your time and money. A must in my book!
7 locals recommend
Skydive Santa Barbara
1801 N H StLooking for a thrill?! This is the place to go. With multiple altitudes and package options you can be assured it will be worth your time and money. A must in my book!
Steve's ATV Rentals
332 Pier AveBJ's ATV Rentals
197 W Grand AveSun Buggie Fun Rentals
307 Pier AvePismo Beach Bike Rentals
160 Hinds AveMadonna Inn Trail Rides
110 Madonna RdTowns to visit
Spend a day in the Danish town of Solvang! Indulge in different Danish cuisine and follow up with delicious Danish deserts. Plenty of restaurants and bakeries to choose from. In addition to food, you also have wine tasting rooms as an option!
128 locals recommend
Solvang
Spend a day in the Danish town of Solvang! Indulge in different Danish cuisine and follow up with delicious Danish deserts. Plenty of restaurants and bakeries to choose from. In addition to food, you also have wine tasting rooms as an option!
Gorgeous beach views, including the famous Moonstone Beach. Plenty of great eats, sightseeing, wine tasting and only 20 minutes to Hearst Castle.
128 locals recommend
Cambria
Gorgeous beach views, including the famous Moonstone Beach. Plenty of great eats, sightseeing, wine tasting and only 20 minutes to Hearst Castle.
20 minutes away you can find a variety of activities to partake in. From dining to wine tasting, escape rooms to bar hopping, or shop and take a stroll through the famous Bubblegum Alley!
181 locals recommend
San Luis Obispo
20 minutes away you can find a variety of activities to partake in. From dining to wine tasting, escape rooms to bar hopping, or shop and take a stroll through the famous Bubblegum Alley!
Drive an hour south and take advantage of beautiful beaches, great food and drinks, nightlife, wine tasting, a ton of recreational activities, sightseeing and much more!
182 locals recommend
Santa Barbara
Drive an hour south and take advantage of beautiful beaches, great food and drinks, nightlife, wine tasting, a ton of recreational activities, sightseeing and much more!