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Quaint beach town about an 8 minute drive from Shell Beach. In the summer months, they host a Friday night Farmers Market. Avila Beach has its own microclimate and is usually very pleasant.
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
Quaint beach town about an 8 minute drive from Shell Beach. In the summer months, they host a Friday night Farmers Market. Avila Beach has its own microclimate and is usually very pleasant.
Pismo Beach is home to the Clam Festival. Lots of restaurants are located within the beach community. Pismo Beach is a beautiful long and wide beach, perfect for beach strolls. Shell Beach is a small beach community located within the City of Pismo Beach. Beach access at the north and south ends of Shell Beach.
186 locals recommend
Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach is home to the Clam Festival. Lots of restaurants are located within the beach community. Pismo Beach is a beautiful long and wide beach, perfect for beach strolls. Shell Beach is a small beach community located within the City of Pismo Beach. Beach access at the north and south ends of Shell Beach.
Home to Cal Poly and the beautiful Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
181 locals recommend
San Luis Obispo
Home to Cal Poly and the beautiful Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Golf
Monarch Dunes Golf Club
1606 Trilogy PkwyAvila Beach Golf Resort
6464 Ana Bay RdCypress Ridge Golf Course
780 Cypress Ridge PkwyFood scene
Local Deli, Small Grocer, Liquor Store. Great deli sandwiches, homemade Mozzarella and wine selection.
20 locals recommend
Depalo & Sons
2665 Shell Beach RdLocal Deli, Small Grocer, Liquor Store. Great deli sandwiches, homemade Mozzarella and wine selection.
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach RdGreat breakfast place.
They don't take reservations but it is worth the wait. My favorite drink is called a "Flatliner" but it has espresso in it so watch out if your sensitive to that.
65 locals recommend
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price StThey don't take reservations but it is worth the wait. My favorite drink is called a "Flatliner" but it has espresso in it so watch out if your sensitive to that.
Upscale Mexican Food. A bit pricey but so yummy! Love the Crab Enchiladas or Crab Chile Rellenos.
7 locals recommend
La Esquina Taqueria
1051 Nipomo StUpscale Mexican Food. A bit pricey but so yummy! Love the Crab Enchiladas or Crab Chile Rellenos.
Great place for beef!!! Just about .5 miles north of us on Mattie Road.
31 locals recommend
F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
750 Mattie RoadGreat place for beef!!! Just about .5 miles north of us on Mattie Road.
Great selection of beers on draft. TV's if you like to watch sports.
41 locals recommend
Shell Beach Brew House
1527 Shell Beach RdGreat selection of beers on draft. TV's if you like to watch sports.
Inside the Dolphin Bay Resort. Beautiful views. Good Happy Hour!
27 locals recommend
Lido Restaurant & Lounge
2727 Shell Beach RdInside the Dolphin Bay Resort. Beautiful views. Good Happy Hour!
Marisol at The Cliffs
2757 Shell Beach RdFun Happy Hour. Inside the Cliffs Resort. Short walk.
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StGreat happy hour and food! Love the Jalapeno Margarita!
Kayaking, Paddleboard Rentals and Tours
Central Coast Kayaks
1879 Shell Beach RdAvila Beach Paddlesports
3915 Avila Beach DrSightseeing
Point San Luis Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse RdElephant Seal Vista Point
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop
751 Palm StHearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadReservations in advance needed.
Wine Tasting
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt RdTolosa
4910 Edna RdChamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdClaiborne & Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Canyon RdSaucelito Canyon Tasting Room
3080 Biddle Ranch RdCoffee Houses
Banner Coffee Company
995 E Grand AveScout Coffee
1130 Garden StField Day Coffee
1185 Monterey St