Laura & Mike’s guidebook
Cocktails
Fantastic and unique craft cocktails
Sidecar
1040 Broad StFood scene
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StBeautiful outdoor creekside setting
La Esquina Taqueria
1051 Nipomo StExcellent pastor and margaritas
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey StBustling Italian restaurant
SLO Provisions
1255 Monterey StJust down the hill. Great breakfast and lunch
Just down the hill! Authentic Thai! Reminds us of our honeymoon in Thailand
6 locals recommend
Papa's Thai Cafe
1308 Monterey StreetJust down the hill! Authentic Thai! Reminds us of our honeymoon in Thailand
Nate's on Marsh
450 Marsh StreetExcellent cocktails and food. Unique design
Our favorite restaurant. 20 mins south. Incredible food and drink
134 locals recommend
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveOur favorite restaurant. 20 mins south. Incredible food and drink
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand Ave20 mins south, unassuming delight. Local favorite!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Farmers market
Farmers market every Thursday night , 6-8:30pm, several blocks shut down downtown for a festival of fun! Music, food, local produce
Don't miss
Hikes
Montana de Oro -about a 15 min drive. State park with plenty of scenic hikes with ocean and Mountain Views. Can be foggy, so check the forecast for Los osos.
Don't miss
San Luis mountain
The other mountain you’ll see from the patio. The one with the M on it. Moderate to easy should take about an hour and a half at a moderate pace.
Don't miss
Bishops peak
The other mountain you’ll see from the patio. Slightly more strenuous than San Luis mountain. Local favorite