Richard's Guidebook (stuff I like to do around these parts)
Food Scene
My old buddy Charlie Puffer owns this joint. Charlie was a Chicago bar owner who moved to Pismo to settle down. But the music was in his blood and he opened this awesome little wine bar. its a local treasure. Charlie somehow draws world class musicians to play at his place. Rock, jazz, blues, modern pop, bluegrass, folk, punk, you name it. Awesome food by chef Andy. this place is a local gem that you should go check out and tell him I sent you.
17 locals recommend
Puffer's of Pismo
781 Price StMy old buddy Charlie Puffer owns this joint. Charlie was a Chicago bar owner who moved to Pismo to settle down. But the music was in his blood and he opened this awesome little wine bar. its a local treasure. Charlie somehow draws world class musicians to play at his place. Rock, jazz, blues, modern pop, bluegrass, folk, punk, you name it. Awesome food by chef Andy. this place is a local gem that you should go check out and tell him I sent you.
Cracked Crab
751 Price StDelicious seafood by the beach
Real authentic mom and pops mexican food less than a mile from the Ganja Getaway. Just go north on Hwy 1 about a mile and its on the corner at Halcyon and Hwy 1. They even have a drive thru.
Burrito Loco
2808 S Halcyon RdReal authentic mom and pops mexican food less than a mile from the Ganja Getaway. Just go north on Hwy 1 about a mile and its on the corner at Halcyon and Hwy 1. They even have a drive thru.
Sushi 805
460 W Grand AveGreat food!
Mo's SmokeHouse BBQ
221 Pomeroy Avebest BBQ on the central coast
Fin's Seafood & Sports Bar
25 W Grand Avefun place
The Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Grill
1500 W Branch Stseafood and booze.
The local all American greasy spoon with the best biscuits and gravy on the coast. Perfect place to cure your hangover, lol.
11 locals recommend
CJ's Cafe
611 E Grand AveThe local all American greasy spoon with the best biscuits and gravy on the coast. Perfect place to cure your hangover, lol.
Sightseeing
kayaks, surf lessons, boards, wetsuits, and California coastal junk (its also a junk shop like Sanford and son, lol! ) that drifted in on the tides. great place to just sift through. you can spend hours finding old treasures.
9 locals recommend
Pismo Beach Surf Shop
160 Hinds Avekayaks, surf lessons, boards, wetsuits, and California coastal junk (its also a junk shop like Sanford and son, lol! ) that drifted in on the tides. great place to just sift through. you can spend hours finding old treasures.
Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach Drgreat place to let the kids chase chickens and buy a cobbler.
Olde Port Fish & Seafood Market
1160 W Grand AveGreat place to get crabs DIY
Great fish market at the end of the pier and elephant seals sun bathing.
14 locals recommend
Port San Luis Pier
Port San Luis PierGreat fish market at the end of the pier and elephant seals sun bathing.
Avila Beach Whale Watching
Port San Luis Pierbig critters in blue water
Dinosaur Caves Park
2701 Price Stnice place to enjoy the ocean view and let the kids play.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver Streetthe wonders of nature
hot springs
the old soak and poke, lmao! great tubs and hot spring water on the hill under a canopy of beautiful sycamores.
105 locals recommend
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach Drthe old soak and poke, lmao! great tubs and hot spring water on the hill under a canopy of beautiful sycamores.
Avila Hot Springs
250 Avila Beach Drfun with the whole family
family activities
Pismo Bowl
277 Pomeroy Avefun place to spend an afternoon with the kids