Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Food Scene
Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen
858 Monterey StreetGreat food but it is noisy
Great atmosphere outside on the creek. Music on the weekends. Great outdoor bar.
72 locals recommend
Luna Red
1023 Chorro StGreat atmosphere outside on the creek. Music on the weekends. Great outdoor bar.
Lovely atmosphere, good food; outdoor dining under heaters and next to fire pits. Next door is Nourish, their new breakfast and lunch take out place (there are a few seats). The food at Nourish is healthy and delicious.
33 locals recommend
Granada Hotel & Bistro
1126 Morro StLovely atmosphere, good food; outdoor dining under heaters and next to fire pits. Next door is Nourish, their new breakfast and lunch take out place (there are a few seats). The food at Nourish is healthy and delicious.
Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eclectic menu, something for everyone. Lots of veggie options.
53 locals recommend
Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad StGreat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eclectic menu, something for everyone. Lots of veggie options.
Oyster Loft
101 Pomeroy AveBest seafood in SLO County, beautiful views
don't let the name fool you; they have some meat and sometimes a fish dish. The food is Mexican-influenced and creative. It's also delicious; however there is really nothing healthy on the menu so if you care about that, go elsewhere. It's a fun vibe inside.
Vegetable Butcher
712 Marsh Streetdon't let the name fool you; they have some meat and sometimes a fish dish. The food is Mexican-influenced and creative. It's also delicious; however there is really nothing healthy on the menu so if you care about that, go elsewhere. It's a fun vibe inside.
Excellent home made pasta. They didn't take reservations last time I checked so get there early or prepare for a wait.
32 locals recommend
Flour House
690 Higuera StExcellent home made pasta. They didn't take reservations last time I checked so get there early or prepare for a wait.
Sightseeing
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley Rdgorgeous walks and hikes along the bluffs in Los Osos
Parks & Nature
Avila Beach
weather is better than Pismo
my favorite local hike. Great views. About 1 1/2 hours. Go to the end of Marsh st like you are getting on 101 but just before you get on 101 south you'll see the parking lot.
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis Obispo
my favorite local hike. Great views. About 1 1/2 hours. Go to the end of Marsh st like you are getting on 101 but just before you get on 101 south you'll see the parking lot.
Everything Else
Thursday nights - Farmer's Market and street fair. Lots of fun and you can just walk from the house.
150 locals recommend
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetThursday nights - Farmer's Market and street fair. Lots of fun and you can just walk from the house.
Essentials
Vons
3900 Broad StTrader Joe's
3977 S Higuera StWhole Foods Market
1531 Froom Ranch WayRalphs
1240 Los Osos Valley Rdsmaller and cheaper than Whole Foods but similar
17 locals recommend
Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins SLO
896 Foothill Blvdsmaller and cheaper than Whole Foods but similar