Karin's Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurant that has big screens to watch games. Large menu with a lot of different items to suit all palates. Full bar. Outdoor dining. Good food. Walking distance.
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Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StRestaurant that has big screens to watch games. Large menu with a lot of different items to suit all palates. Full bar. Outdoor dining. Good food. Walking distance.
Villa Cantina
106 E Branch StGreat local Mexican food. Great brunch. Walking distance.
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StHigher end dining. Great bar. Walking distance.
Gina's Italian Cuisine
138 East Branch StreetGreat Italian food! Walking distance. Outdoor dining.
Old Village Grill
101 E Branch StGreat burgers! Casual. Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
Sidewalk cafe
130 W Branch StGreat breakfast and lunch! Walking distance. Outdoor dining.
Best restaurant around! Be prepared to wait, but definitely worth the wait! Full bar.
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveBest restaurant around! Be prepared to wait, but definitely worth the wait! Full bar.
Local steakhouse. Walking distance. They also have great breakfast!
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F. McLintocks Saloon
133 Bridge StLocal steakhouse. Walking distance. They also have great breakfast!
Good lunch place.
Great dinner!
Music Friday nights. Walking distance. Large outside patio. Beer and wine.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Branch Street Deli
203 E Branch StGood lunch place.
Great dinner!
Music Friday nights. Walking distance. Large outside patio. Beer and wine.
Great casual Mediterranean food! Highly recommended! Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
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Jaffa Cafe
206 E Branch StGreat casual Mediterranean food! Highly recommended! Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
Klondike Pizza
104 Bridge StGreat pizza! Walking distance.
Great ice cream! Local business. Walking distance.
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Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W Branch StGreat ice cream! Local business. Walking distance.
Great place to have a drink or eat with an amazing ocean view!
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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
2757 Shell Beach RdGreat place to have a drink or eat with an amazing ocean view!
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StGreat Sunday brunch! Amazing view!
Mule Bakery
117 E Branch StGreat bakery! Local favorite!
Really great casual Thai restaurant. Yummy food. Great for takeout. Order online at https://tastythaiag.com/
Walking distance.
Tasty Thai
161 Traffic WayReally great casual Thai restaurant. Yummy food. Great for takeout. Order online at https://tastythaiag.com/
Walking distance.
Wine tasting
Great wine region!
Locally owned wine tasting room. Great wine. Walking distance.
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Timbre Winery Tasting Room
225 E Branch StLocally owned wine tasting room. Great wine. Walking distance.
Great local wines! Nice cheese plate. Walking distance.
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Verdad Wines Lindquist Family Wines
211 W Branch StGreat local wines! Nice cheese plate. Walking distance.
Chamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdGreat Pinot Noir
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveBeautiful setting. Great wine!
Coffee shop
Great coffee! And their avocado toast is amazing! They also serve wine. Walking distance
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Cafe Andreini
131 E Branch StGreat coffee! And their avocado toast is amazing! They also serve wine. Walking distance
Tribe Coffeehouse
1355 E Grand AveLocal favorite
Activities
Great activity for families. Zip lining and a ropes course.
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Vista Lago Adventure Park
6820 Lopez DrGreat activity for families. Zip lining and a ropes course.
Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch
1205 Silver Spur PlHorse-riding on the dunes.
Avila Beach Paddlesports
3915 Avila Beach DrRent kayaks or paddle boards by the hour.
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Beautiful hike! Takes 2-3 hours
Avila Beach Whale Watching
Port San Luis PierGo out on a catamaran to see whales!
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StGenerally very funny!
Ontario Ridge Trail
Ontario Ridge TrailGreat hike that overlooks pismo beach and avila.
You can rent hot tubs by the hour, or get a massage at the spa, hike the trail behind the hot springs, and/or eat in their restaurant which is great!
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrYou can rent hot tubs by the hour, or get a massage at the spa, hike the trail behind the hot springs, and/or eat in their restaurant which is great!
Sightseeing
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadNice stop on the way north up Hwy 1
Elephant Seal Vista Point
On Hwy 1 driving up the California coast
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetMonarch Season is late October thru February