Casa Osa Nova Guidebook
Nature Walks and Hikes
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdLos Osos Oaks State Reserve
1801 Los Osos Valley RdMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StBishops Peak, the sentry mountain of our town. One of the Seven Sisters mountains, Bishop's Peak will give you 360 views and a lay of the land. Round trip to the summit, this hike would take roughly 3-4 hours. If you're looking for a shorter hike try Felsman Loop.
17 locals recommend
Bishop Peak Trail
Bishop Peak TrailBishops Peak, the sentry mountain of our town. One of the Seven Sisters mountains, Bishop's Peak will give you 360 views and a lay of the land. Round trip to the summit, this hike would take roughly 3-4 hours. If you're looking for a shorter hike try Felsman Loop.
Elfin Forest
17th StreetEnjoy the ancient oaks on this enchanted boardwalk loop.
Central Coast Towns
Visit the tiny town of Harmony for a delicious local ice cream cone on your way to Hearst Castle or to see the Elephant Seals.
28 locals recommend
Harmony
Visit the tiny town of Harmony for a delicious local ice cream cone on your way to Hearst Castle or to see the Elephant Seals.
Cambria
San Luis Obispo
Baywood-Los Osos
Santa Margarita
Neighborhoods
With small town eateries, bars, cafes and estuary walks, Baywood is a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
19 locals recommend
Baywood-Los Osos
With small town eateries, bars, cafes and estuary walks, Baywood is a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
Food scene
Fantastic monster sandwiches. Enjoy on their sunny patio or take for a picnic.
12 locals recommend
High Street Deli
1326 2nd StreetFantastic monster sandwiches. Enjoy on their sunny patio or take for a picnic.
Beerwood
690 Santa Maria AvenueHave a beer and a bite and this popular small town brew pub.
Get your Santa Maria style BBQ fix with a mouthwatering Tri-Tip sandwich.
82 locals recommend
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StGet your Santa Maria style BBQ fix with a mouthwatering Tri-Tip sandwich.
You're in for a fantastic meal at Kuma. Enjoy the shared deck where your non-sushi lovers can also get Mexican fare, bakery baked goods or an Italian meal.
49 locals recommend
Kuma.
2011 10th StYou're in for a fantastic meal at Kuma. Enjoy the shared deck where your non-sushi lovers can also get Mexican fare, bakery baked goods or an Italian meal.
Known for their clam chowder in monster bread bowls, Splash is also a great stop for breakfast burritos, pastry or a custom cake for a special occasion.
21 locals recommend
Splash Café
1491 Monterey StKnown for their clam chowder in monster bread bowls, Splash is also a great stop for breakfast burritos, pastry or a custom cake for a special occasion.
Intimate Italian restaurant with a lovely patio for fine dining experience.
100 locals recommend
Buona Tavola
1037 Monterey StIntimate Italian restaurant with a lovely patio for fine dining experience.
Enjoy Giuseppes for a fabulous casual meal from their deli case, or a memorable sit down on their quintessential Italian patio.
75 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica
849 Monterey StEnjoy Giuseppes for a fabulous casual meal from their deli case, or a memorable sit down on their quintessential Italian patio.
Wine Tasting
Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch RdHalter Ranch Vineyard
8910 Adelaida RdDAOU Vineyards & Winery
Hidden Mountain RdThings to do and Places to See
Walk around The Village of Arroyo Grande for a picturesque afternoon of window shopping. Enjoy any number of local eateries, antique shops, and boutiques.
35 locals recommend
Arroyo Grande
Walk around The Village of Arroyo Grande for a picturesque afternoon of window shopping. Enjoy any number of local eateries, antique shops, and boutiques.
Elephant Seal Vista Point
Calves are born December - March!
Central Coast Aquarium
50 San Juan StSweet little aquarium on the beach.
Kayak Shack
10 State Park RoadBeaches
Grab a sandwich at the local deli and enjoy a picnic on the sand. Take a volleyball and get a group together at the sand courts. Kiddos will love the tiny aquarium at the park.
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
Grab a sandwich at the local deli and enjoy a picnic on the sand. Take a volleyball and get a group together at the sand courts. Kiddos will love the tiny aquarium at the park.
A beach for an older crowd, Shell Beach can get rowdy on holidays and in the summer. Not a family friendly beach as you'll have to climb stairs and there are no facilities.
43 locals recommend
Shell Beach
A beach for an older crowd, Shell Beach can get rowdy on holidays and in the summer. Not a family friendly beach as you'll have to climb stairs and there are no facilities.