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Laguna Golf Course is just a 5min walk from our condo. Great way to spend a few hours. You can rent clubs too!
Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course
11175 Los Osos Valley RdLaguna Golf Course is just a 5min walk from our condo. Great way to spend a few hours. You can rent clubs too!
Edna Valley Vineyard is famous for its Chardonnay. Best Chardonnay on the Central Coast! The views from the tasting room are breath taking. And the patio is equally amazing.
61 locals recommend
Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch RdEdna Valley Vineyard is famous for its Chardonnay. Best Chardonnay on the Central Coast! The views from the tasting room are breath taking. And the patio is equally amazing.
Chamisal is hands down the most popular winery in SLO. This local hot spot is well known for all their tasty wines, wine club, and rustic outdoor patio.
48 locals recommend
Chamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdChamisal is hands down the most popular winery in SLO. This local hot spot is well known for all their tasty wines, wine club, and rustic outdoor patio.
Tolosa Winery is a beautiful winery that has the first and only fully sustainable facility and wines. Their crisp, full bodied Chardonnay is very good!
37 locals recommend
Tolosa
4910 Edna RdTolosa Winery is a beautiful winery that has the first and only fully sustainable facility and wines. Their crisp, full bodied Chardonnay is very good!
Baileyana is the perfect winery to end your tasting trip. They have great outdoor benches and tables to have lunch or pack a picnic. They also have bocce ball courts to work off those extra tastes.
6 locals recommend
Niven Family Winery
4915 Orcutt RdBaileyana is the perfect winery to end your tasting trip. They have great outdoor benches and tables to have lunch or pack a picnic. They also have bocce ball courts to work off those extra tastes.
Every Thursday Night Higuera Street is transformed into one of the best Farmer's Market's on the west coast. Music, Food, crafts, etc. and much more than just produce
150 locals recommend
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetEvery Thursday Night Higuera Street is transformed into one of the best Farmer's Market's on the west coast. Music, Food, crafts, etc. and much more than just produce
Good big local bike shop. New Bikes, rent a demo Mountain bike for the day, repairs, equipment, etc.
Art's Cyclery
3988 Short StGood big local bike shop. New Bikes, rent a demo Mountain bike for the day, repairs, equipment, etc.
Avila Beach Golf Resort
6464 Ana Bay RdBeautiful golf course in Avila
Morro Bay Golf Course
201 State Park RdGreat golf course with fantastic views
Hot Springs, Massage, etc. Visit them online, lots of services for a relaxing afternoon
105 locals recommend
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrHot Springs, Massage, etc. Visit them online, lots of services for a relaxing afternoon
Irish Hills is our favorite hike because its directly behind our condo. Its beautiful and a quick one hour from top to bottom.
Irish Hills
Irish Hills is our favorite hike because its directly behind our condo. Its beautiful and a quick one hour from top to bottom.
Otherwise known as Madonna Mountain is another well known local hike. Near Madonna hotel, its a great place to see the coast and downtown SLO.
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Otherwise known as Madonna Mountain is another well known local hike. Near Madonna hotel, its a great place to see the coast and downtown SLO.
A semi-challenging hike with breath taking views of the valley. Definitely a must while in SLO.
90 locals recommend
Bishop Peak
A semi-challenging hike with breath taking views of the valley. Definitely a must while in SLO.
Awesome natural food store! Plus amazing smoothies, salad bar, pizza and dinner.
33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1531 Froom Ranch WayAwesome natural food store! Plus amazing smoothies, salad bar, pizza and dinner.
Ralphs
1240 Los Osos Valley RdNearest full grocery store to our condo.
Shopping
Costco is 5 blocks from our house. Great for grabbing groceries or a slice of pizza!
27 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1540 Froom Ranch WayCostco is 5 blocks from our house. Great for grabbing groceries or a slice of pizza!
Having a Target nearby is great! Maybe you forgot a bathing suit, or you need to pick up a beach hat... Target is only 5 blocks away.
14 locals recommend
Target
11990 Los Osos Valley RdHaving a Target nearby is great! Maybe you forgot a bathing suit, or you need to pick up a beach hat... Target is only 5 blocks away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sidecar is one of our favorite spots in town! Famous for its brussel sprouts, pork belly tacos and fried chicken. The cocktails are fabulous as well!
56 locals recommend
Sidecar
1040 Broad StSidecar is one of our favorite spots in town! Famous for its brussel sprouts, pork belly tacos and fried chicken. The cocktails are fabulous as well!
Another favorite spot. This wine bar has the best of central coast wines and beyond. Great gourmet pizza's too. The vibe and decor is awesome.
10 locals recommend
Wine Shed
Another favorite spot. This wine bar has the best of central coast wines and beyond. Great gourmet pizza's too. The vibe and decor is awesome.
Amazing Ocean view. Great place to get a drink at Sunset. Outdoor seating in beautiful Shell Beach
31 locals recommend
Marisol at The Cliffs
2757 Shell Beach RdAmazing Ocean view. Great place to get a drink at Sunset. Outdoor seating in beautiful Shell Beach
Local Brewery with indoor/outdoor bar. Plenty of great beers, snacks and local music several nights a week
6 locals recommend
Santa Maria Brewing Co. San Luis Obispo Brewery & Taproom
675 Clarion CtLocal Brewery with indoor/outdoor bar. Plenty of great beers, snacks and local music several nights a week
Food Scene
This is our go-to Chinese Restaurant. Its got all the classic dishes and the Pho is awesome! Great for take out or dine in. Only 5 blocks from our condo.
Mandarin Gourmet
1316 Madonna RdThis is our go-to Chinese Restaurant. Its got all the classic dishes and the Pho is awesome! Great for take out or dine in. Only 5 blocks from our condo.
3 Blocks from our condo is a great little coffee shop. Owned by a local couple. Great breakfast bagel & burrito and their Nutty Bean coffee is our favorite coffee!
21 locals recommend
Nautical Bean
11560 Los Osos Valley Rd3 Blocks from our condo is a great little coffee shop. Owned by a local couple. Great breakfast bagel & burrito and their Nutty Bean coffee is our favorite coffee!
This local restaurant has wonderful dishes. Try their chow novo, salmon bisque and array of goat milk ice creams. The back patio overlooks the creek and is a beautiful place to relax and eat.
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StThis local restaurant has wonderful dishes. Try their chow novo, salmon bisque and array of goat milk ice creams. The back patio overlooks the creek and is a beautiful place to relax and eat.
Talk about your ultimate coffee place! This place has everything. Fantastic coffee, comfy seats, outdoor seating, wine/beer, great food. They even have a lounge. Local hot spot! Love this place.
31 locals recommend
Kreuzberg California
685 Higuera StTalk about your ultimate coffee place! This place has everything. Fantastic coffee, comfy seats, outdoor seating, wine/beer, great food. They even have a lounge. Local hot spot! Love this place.
High Street | Market & Deli
350 High StBest Sandwich in town
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StBest Tri-Tip Sandwich in town and great sports bar
Jaffa Café
1308 Monterey StBest Falafel in Town
Raku Ramen
799 Foothill BoulevardGreat bowl of Ramen
Truly a one of a kind experience. A throw back to the old west. Wood fire grilled Steaks. There's always a wait so even if you have a reservation but well worth it. 25 min drive from SLO
79 locals recommend
Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveTruly a one of a kind experience. A throw back to the old west. Wood fire grilled Steaks. There's always a wait so even if you have a reservation but well worth it. 25 min drive from SLO
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StGreat Dining Experience. Ocean Views and wonderful menu.
Tiny little Thai place in Baywood. A 20 minute drive from SLO. View of the harbor and a great place to have lunch and then explore Baywood
32 locals recommend
Noi's Little Thai Takeout
1288 2nd StTiny little Thai place in Baywood. A 20 minute drive from SLO. View of the harbor and a great place to have lunch and then explore Baywood
Some of the best BBQ on the Central Coast. Make sure to try the Tri-Tip Chili. Great for takeout
Rib Line | BBQ Restaurant
12308 Los Osos Valley RdSome of the best BBQ on the Central Coast. Make sure to try the Tri-Tip Chili. Great for takeout
Great place to spend a couple hours, wifi, outdoor seating.
28 locals recommend
BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery
3590 Broad StGreat place to spend a couple hours, wifi, outdoor seating.
Best Local beer on the Central Coast. Great food and try many of their beers that are only available on draft.
87 locals recommend
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
1400 Ramada DrBest Local beer on the Central Coast. Great food and try many of their beers that are only available on draft.
Sightseeing
Great sleepy ocean town right on the water. Plenty of restaurants and shops with a great ocean view. Ocean front Farmer's Market every friday night
329 locals recommend
Avila Beach
Great sleepy ocean town right on the water. Plenty of restaurants and shops with a great ocean view. Ocean front Farmer's Market every friday night
Great beach, bird watching, surfing, walking, etc. Morro Bay State Park
142 locals recommend
Morro Rock
Coleman DriveGreat beach, bird watching, surfing, walking, etc. Morro Bay State Park
Arts & Culture
Central Coast Archery
12334 Los Osos Valley RdTry your hand at Archery, perfect for first timers.