Central Coast Guidebook
Food scene
Wooly's
101 Pomeroy AveBeachin' Biscuits
783 Price StMersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach DrMy personal fave.
Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W Branch StIce Cream!
Definitely a must if you're celebrating anything!
31 locals recommend
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
750 Mattie RoadDefinitely a must if you're celebrating anything!
Honeymoon Cafe
999 Price StHippy dippy breakfast, coffee in a big mug... etc.
Best Mexican beach food... so so so good. Breakfast or lunch- i'll eat it every day.
66 locals recommend
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach RdBest Mexican beach food... so so so good. Breakfast or lunch- i'll eat it every day.
For a hot morning beverage on a cold day: get the Morro Bay Fog Tea Latte. You won’t want it to end!
Skipper's Brew Coffee House
571 EmbarcaderoFor a hot morning beverage on a cold day: get the Morro Bay Fog Tea Latte. You won’t want it to end!
House Of JuJu By the Bay
945 EmbarcaderoGet the clam chowder! Or... anything else!
Hidden gem in Morro Bay! If it’s busy, take your food to-go and walk up the stairs just past the restaurant where you’ll find picnic tables with beautiful views of the bay.
44 locals recommend
Bayside Cafe
10 State Park RdHidden gem in Morro Bay! If it’s busy, take your food to-go and walk up the stairs just past the restaurant where you’ll find picnic tables with beautiful views of the bay.
The Hidden Kitchen
113 N Ocean AveDELICIOUS!!
Duckies Chowder House
55 Cayucos DrYummy chowder, great location!
To Do
This is a 21 and over beach bar. There is always live music, pool tables, and it's a good time!
33 locals recommend
Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar
690 Cypress StThis is a 21 and over beach bar. There is always live music, pool tables, and it's a good time!
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetWalk up to the rocks to get a view of the entire coastline. Hands down the best place to watch the sunset in the entire world.
Boosinger Park
40 Hanford StreetWalk up to the rocks to get a view of the entire coastline. Hands down the best place to watch the sunset in the entire world.
Dinosaur Caves Park
2701 Price StGood for the kiddies.
Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach DrA little jog from the central coast, but worth your while if you're heading home on the 46.
7 locals recommend
Jack Creek Farms
5000 CA-46A little jog from the central coast, but worth your while if you're heading home on the 46.
Van Curaza Surf School
80 San Francisco StLearn to surf!
Walk around Mission Square and all around downtown San Luis Obispo for tons of shopping, theaters, food, and fun.
107 locals recommend
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StWalk around Mission Square and all around downtown San Luis Obispo for tons of shopping, theaters, food, and fun.
Nude Beach! For all you risk takers and adventurers, clothes are optional here. Use extreme caution, the hike down can be treacherous, and definitely not recommended for kids, but you can't beat the views!
14 locals recommend
Pirates Cove Beach
Cave Landing RoadNude Beach! For all you risk takers and adventurers, clothes are optional here. Use extreme caution, the hike down can be treacherous, and definitely not recommended for kids, but you can't beat the views!
Rent the hot tubs for a few hours! You walk through lush garden grounds up a mountain side to find private hot tubs tucked away in the greenery. You will not be disappointed. This is a must if you're on a romantic getaway or a fun trip with friends. Bring your own champagne! I personally wouldn't bring kids.. but I have seen kids there before.
105 locals recommend
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrRent the hot tubs for a few hours! You walk through lush garden grounds up a mountain side to find private hot tubs tucked away in the greenery. You will not be disappointed. This is a must if you're on a romantic getaway or a fun trip with friends. Bring your own champagne! I personally wouldn't bring kids.. but I have seen kids there before.
Del Mar Park
3044 Ironwood AveGreat for families!
Sightseeing
Point San Luis Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse RdBishop Peak
Good hike!
Avila Beach Whale Watching
Port San Luis PierKayak Shack
10 State Park Road