Drinks & Nightlife
Pub for the Locals! Great gathering spot with a ever-changing list of micro-brew beers. Outdoor seating, delicious gourmet pub food.
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BAYWOOD ALE HOUSE
690 Santa Maria AvenuePub for the Locals! Great gathering spot with a ever-changing list of micro-brew beers. Outdoor seating, delicious gourmet pub food.
This modern speakeasy features a vintage straight razor barber shop at street level. Step through and follow the stairway down as you transcend into prohibition era with great craft beers on tap!
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BarrelHouse San Luis Obispo
1033 Chorro StThis modern speakeasy features a vintage straight razor barber shop at street level. Step through and follow the stairway down as you transcend into prohibition era with great craft beers on tap!
The archetypal Dive Bar, with cheap drinks, karaoke, and local music. Not for everyone, but if you like a lot of local color, it lives here. Famous for being Wikipedia's example of "Dive Bar".
Merri Maker
The archetypal Dive Bar, with cheap drinks, karaoke, and local music. Not for everyone, but if you like a lot of local color, it lives here. Famous for being Wikipedia's example of "Dive Bar".
Light plates pair with wine flights & craft beers at this cozy bayside bistro on the Embarcadero near Morro Rock.
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STAX Wine Bar and Bistro
1099 EmbarcaderoLight plates pair with wine flights & craft beers at this cozy bayside bistro on the Embarcadero near Morro Rock.
SLO Brew, on of the mainstays of San Luis Obispo nightlife, is a microbrewery, restautant and live music venue in the heart of downtown SLO. Great bands, excellent pub food and local brew.
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SLO Brew Pub
SLO Brew, on of the mainstays of San Luis Obispo nightlife, is a microbrewery, restautant and live music venue in the heart of downtown SLO. Great bands, excellent pub food and local brew.
This is a secret gem of a brewery, tucked into the warehouse district by the Airport. Their beer is excellent and the outdoor music venue fantastic.
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Santa Maria Brewing Co. San Luis Obispo Brewery & Taproom
675 Clarion CtThis is a secret gem of a brewery, tucked into the warehouse district by the Airport. Their beer is excellent and the outdoor music venue fantastic.
The LIbertine has so many local beers on tap, right on the water in Morro Bay. Great spot to have a pint and a great burger while watching the sunset over Morro Rock. Live music every night!
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The Libertine Pub
801 EmbarcaderoThe LIbertine has so many local beers on tap, right on the water in Morro Bay. Great spot to have a pint and a great burger while watching the sunset over Morro Rock. Live music every night!
The Siren is Morro Bay's newest (and some say the BEST) bar and nightclub. Friendly bartenders, generous drinks, lots of craft beers on tap, and great music nightly. This is a destination spot for many bands to stop over between LA and San Francisco so you may see some big names in this local venue. Highly recommend the Siren!
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The Siren Bar and Grill
900 Main StThe Siren is Morro Bay's newest (and some say the BEST) bar and nightclub. Friendly bartenders, generous drinks, lots of craft beers on tap, and great music nightly. This is a destination spot for many bands to stop over between LA and San Francisco so you may see some big names in this local venue. Highly recommend the Siren!
Food Scene
Outdoor seating for great coffee, breakfast or lunch right on the Bay. Monday night music during the warm months.
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Back Bay Cafe
1399 2nd StOutdoor seating for great coffee, breakfast or lunch right on the Bay. Monday night music during the warm months.
Best Salsa in the county! Family Mexican dining at its best. If you love the salsa as much as I do, you can get it to go by the pint to savor later too!
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La Casita | Mexican Food
2008 9th StBest Salsa in the county! Family Mexican dining at its best. If you love the salsa as much as I do, you can get it to go by the pint to savor later too!
If you are looking for a special night out, Windows on the Water has the best views of Morro Bay sunsets, tasty California cuisine, and a large offering of excellent local and international wines.
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Windows On the Water
699 EmbarcaderoIf you are looking for a special night out, Windows on the Water has the best views of Morro Bay sunsets, tasty California cuisine, and a large offering of excellent local and international wines.
Top Dog Coffee Bar
857 Main StBest coffee in Morro Bay
These are three-napkin burgers - juicy, big, and really good.
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Sylvester's Burgers
1099 Santa Ynez AveThese are three-napkin burgers - juicy, big, and really good.
Some of the finest cuisine in San Luis Obispo, fresh, with an Asian Fusion twist. Outdoor seating under the oaks overlooking Santa Rosa Creek.
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Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StSome of the finest cuisine in San Luis Obispo, fresh, with an Asian Fusion twist. Outdoor seating under the oaks overlooking Santa Rosa Creek.
If you are shopping downtown and need a bite, their fresh baked focaccia sandwiches with a side salad are the best deal in town.
Urbane Cafe
Morro StreetIf you are shopping downtown and need a bite, their fresh baked focaccia sandwiches with a side salad are the best deal in town.
Right on the water - tie your kayak up and go in for lunch. Sports, great bartenders, delicious blackened ahi tuna salads among other specialties.
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Rose's Bar and Grill
725 EmbarcaderoRight on the water - tie your kayak up and go in for lunch. Sports, great bartenders, delicious blackened ahi tuna salads among other specialties.
Longtime waterfront eatery known for its roast-beef French dip sandwiches & solid beer selection. You will never have a better roast beef sandwich!
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Hofbrau der Albatross
901 EmbarcaderoLongtime waterfront eatery known for its roast-beef French dip sandwiches & solid beer selection. You will never have a better roast beef sandwich!
Some of the best Thai food in the area. Authentic and fresh. Take out to eat by the Bay, or bring it home.
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Noi's Little Thai Takeout
1288 2nd StSome of the best Thai food in the area. Authentic and fresh. Take out to eat by the Bay, or bring it home.
Los Osos's newest addition is a BIG hit with the locals. Fresh, succulent sushi, along with beautiful ramen, tempura and more. Nice saki list and local beer too! Great outdoor seating under the oaks.
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Kuma.
2011 10th StLos Osos's newest addition is a BIG hit with the locals. Fresh, succulent sushi, along with beautiful ramen, tempura and more. Nice saki list and local beer too! Great outdoor seating under the oaks.
Besides being the best cup of coffee in San Luis, their Blackberry Pie is the best in the West. Pastries by SLO Baked are also incredible.
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BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery
3590 Broad StBesides being the best cup of coffee in San Luis, their Blackberry Pie is the best in the West. Pastries by SLO Baked are also incredible.
Great local health food store with a great cafe as well - one of the best breakfast burritos in town
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Sunshine Health Foods
415 Morro Bay BlvdGreat local health food store with a great cafe as well - one of the best breakfast burritos in town
Art, music, waffle nights, live music, secret garden back yard, and all the local college students at work and play. Most established coffee house in San Luis
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Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden StreetArt, music, waffle nights, live music, secret garden back yard, and all the local college students at work and play. Most established coffee house in San Luis
It is a festival every Thursday night in San Luis Obispo. The county's freshest fruits and vegetable, street food galore, street entertainers, music and the beautiful people of San Luis at play. Several blocks of downtown are closed off allowing everyone to stroll the streets, shop, talk and take in the free entertainment. From 6 - 9PM. Dont miss it!
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San Luis Obispo
It is a festival every Thursday night in San Luis Obispo. The county's freshest fruits and vegetable, street food galore, street entertainers, music and the beautiful people of San Luis at play. Several blocks of downtown are closed off allowing everyone to stroll the streets, shop, talk and take in the free entertainment. From 6 - 9PM. Dont miss it!
The best cup of coffee in Los Osos! Jonathan, the owner of Ascendo, has expanded his San Luis Obispo cafe to the coast bringing his love of coffee to our little burg. Sundays, there is live music, and every day there is good company and beautiful art on the walls. Highly recommend!
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Ascendo
1230 Los Osos Valley RdThe best cup of coffee in Los Osos! Jonathan, the owner of Ascendo, has expanded his San Luis Obispo cafe to the coast bringing his love of coffee to our little burg. Sundays, there is live music, and every day there is good company and beautiful art on the walls. Highly recommend!
Amazing Thai food in downtown Baywood. Noi's, just down the street, has been internationally famous for years for their takeout Thai food. Now Noi and Doi have opened this charming cafe a few blocks away for those of us who want to sit down at a table for lunch. Nice patio dining, friendly staff, and wonderful food. Have lunch then a walk along the bay!
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Noi & Doi's 2nd Street Cafe
1325 2nd StreetAmazing Thai food in downtown Baywood. Noi's, just down the street, has been internationally famous for years for their takeout Thai food. Now Noi and Doi have opened this charming cafe a few blocks away for those of us who want to sit down at a table for lunch. Nice patio dining, friendly staff, and wonderful food. Have lunch then a walk along the bay!
Monday afternoons, wander down to 2nd Street and Santa Maria Ave. in Baywood to pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables, then stop in at the Baywood Ale House on the way home for an afternoon pint with the locals.
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Baywood Market
1297 2nd StMonday afternoons, wander down to 2nd Street and Santa Maria Ave. in Baywood to pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables, then stop in at the Baywood Ale House on the way home for an afternoon pint with the locals.
Blue Heron Restaurant
1365 2nd StFine dining on the water in Baywood
Sightseeing
Hiking along the coast, the Sand Spit that brackets Morro Bay, or up into the coastal mountains. Not to be missed!
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Istate Park yeMontaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley RdHiking along the coast, the Sand Spit that brackets Morro Bay, or up into the coastal mountains. Not to be missed!
One of the best views of San Luis Obispo and the all of the Morros going out to Morro Bay. Hiking, rock climbing.
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Bishop Peak Patricia Entrance
787 Patricia DrOne of the best views of San Luis Obispo and the all of the Morros going out to Morro Bay. Hiking, rock climbing.
Boating, hiking, and lakeside recreation area. Beautiful mountains, water, wildlife, and birdwatching
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Lopez Lake
Lopez DriveBoating, hiking, and lakeside recreation area. Beautiful mountains, water, wildlife, and birdwatching
Learn about the history and natural resources of Morro Bay at the cliffside Museum.
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Museum of Natural History
20 State Park RdLearn about the history and natural resources of Morro Bay at the cliffside Museum.
Emphasizing artwork by contemporary, living California artists, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art offers a variety of original, ever-changing exhibitions of fine art.
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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad StEmphasizing artwork by contemporary, living California artists, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art offers a variety of original, ever-changing exhibitions of fine art.
Watch the artists at work blowing glass at the Harmony Glassworks. Afterwards you can wander this quaint little town, do some wine tasting or go hiking in the Harmony Headlands Park across the Higgway
Harmony Glassworks
2180 Old Creamery RdWatch the artists at work blowing glass at the Harmony Glassworks. Afterwards you can wander this quaint little town, do some wine tasting or go hiking in the Harmony Headlands Park across the Higgway
Beautiful and under-used park with trails out over the coastal hills to the beach beyond.
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Harmony Headlands State Park
Beautiful and under-used park with trails out over the coastal hills to the beach beyond.
Great getaway for lunch on the ocean, then a hike at Ragged Point itself. This is a great vantage point for whale watching on the coast.
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Ragged Point Inn & Resort
19019 CA-1Great getaway for lunch on the ocean, then a hike at Ragged Point itself. This is a great vantage point for whale watching on the coast.
The hub of information for your exploration of the Big Sur Coast. So many hikes, so little time!
Pacific Valley Ranger Station
Pacific Valley StationThe hub of information for your exploration of the Big Sur Coast. So many hikes, so little time!
Very accessible hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the Big Sur Coast. Trail winds through giant boulders to the base of the falls. Beautiful, but do watch out for the poison oak!
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Salmon Creek Falls
California 1Very accessible hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls on the Big Sur Coast. Trail winds through giant boulders to the base of the falls. Beautiful, but do watch out for the poison oak!
Grab a designated driver and explore the truly excellent wineries throughout this area of Paso Robles that have given it a world class reputation for superior Zinfandels, Cabernet, and Bordeaux style reds.
Vineyard Drive
Vineyard DriveGrab a designated driver and explore the truly excellent wineries throughout this area of Paso Robles that have given it a world class reputation for superior Zinfandels, Cabernet, and Bordeaux style reds.
This is at the heart of the cooler coastal wine country that features beautiful Chardonnays, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir wines. A lovely drive close to San Luis, with many world class wineries.
Orcutt Road
Orcutt RoadThis is at the heart of the cooler coastal wine country that features beautiful Chardonnays, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir wines. A lovely drive close to San Luis, with many world class wineries.
Arts & Culture
One of the country's finest technical universities. Many events open to the public throughout the year at the Performing Arts Center.
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California Polytechnic University
1 Grand AvenueOne of the country's finest technical universities. Many events open to the public throughout the year at the Performing Arts Center.
This hardly needs and introduction. Opulent palace of the newspaper scion hosted the cream of early 20th century society. Incredible art collections, architectural wonders, and a wild herd of zebras!
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadThis hardly needs and introduction. Opulent palace of the newspaper scion hosted the cream of early 20th century society. Incredible art collections, architectural wonders, and a wild herd of zebras!
Locally owned Big Screen theatre, short lines, comfy seats. Tickets are a lot cheaper than San Luis, and the popcorn is fresh and the Owners welcoming. Where the locals catch first run flicks.
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Bay Theatre
464 Morro Bay BlvdLocally owned Big Screen theatre, short lines, comfy seats. Tickets are a lot cheaper than San Luis, and the popcorn is fresh and the Owners welcoming. Where the locals catch first run flicks.
Classic Art Deco theatre with a single Big Screen, and one of them most incredible ceilings you will ever see. First run movies, the heart of the SLO Film Festival, and occasional great music events.
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Fremont Theater
1035 Monterey StClassic Art Deco theatre with a single Big Screen, and one of them most incredible ceilings you will ever see. First run movies, the heart of the SLO Film Festival, and occasional great music events.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1531 Froom Ranch WayGreat variety of organic
Ralphs
1240 Los Osos Valley Rdclosest local grocery store with a good variety of basics
If you need that Trader Joe's fix, you will find one in San Luis Obispo
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Trader Joe's
3977 S Higuera StIf you need that Trader Joe's fix, you will find one in San Luis Obispo