Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Food Scene
The most delicious food options in San Luis Obispo (and surrounding areas)!
Really good sushi. It's excellent every time. My Japanese friend said that it was the best sushi he had in America. Be prepared to wait here for a very long time if you don't have reservations!
49 locals recommend
Goshi | Japanese Restaurant
570 Higuera StReally good sushi. It's excellent every time. My Japanese friend said that it was the best sushi he had in America. Be prepared to wait here for a very long time if you don't have reservations!
One of the most popular restaurants in SLO. Great drinks!
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StOne of the most popular restaurants in SLO. Great drinks!
By far one of the most popular restaurants in SLO. It's casual but the food is good and its at a reasonable price. Great place to watch the game.
82 locals recommend
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StBy far one of the most popular restaurants in SLO. It's casual but the food is good and its at a reasonable price. Great place to watch the game.
This place has a farm to table concept. It has vegetarian, vegan, and raw options. It has meat too though for those who like that. It's known for it's unique cocktails!
56 locals recommend
Sidecar
1040 Broad StThis place has a farm to table concept. It has vegetarian, vegan, and raw options. It has meat too though for those who like that. It's known for it's unique cocktails!
Great for breakfast. Healthy options. Vegetarian/vegan friendly. Uses local produce.
53 locals recommend
Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad StGreat for breakfast. Healthy options. Vegetarian/vegan friendly. Uses local produce.
Interesting burgers, fun environment. Vegetarian burgers are served here as well.
29 locals recommend
Eureka!
1141 Chorro StInteresting burgers, fun environment. Vegetarian burgers are served here as well.
Urbane Cafe
Morro StreetGreat sandwiches on homemade bread. Comes with a side salad.
Best sandwiches in town! The wait is always really long but it's very good. It's only a few blocks away!
38 locals recommend
High Street | Market & Deli
350 High StBest sandwiches in town! The wait is always really long but it's very good. It's only a few blocks away!
Louisa's Place Restaurant
964 Higuera StA local favorite for breakfast. Classic food.
Another local favorite for breakfast. They have very good breakfasts. Their apple muffins are really good.
11 locals recommend
Apple Farm
2015 Monterey StAnother local favorite for breakfast. They have very good breakfasts. Their apple muffins are really good.
German coffee shop that is very hip and interesting. The food is good. The atmosphere is unique.
31 locals recommend
Kreuzberg California
685 Higuera StGerman coffee shop that is very hip and interesting. The food is good. The atmosphere is unique.
This place has been around for forever. It's a timeless staple of our town. It's great for coffee or pastries. They have vegan choices as well. Great artsy environment and pretty garden patio.
18 locals recommend
Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden StreetThis place has been around for forever. It's a timeless staple of our town. It's great for coffee or pastries. They have vegan choices as well. Great artsy environment and pretty garden patio.
This place has amazing Italian food. You will have to wait for a while for your food but it's worth the wait.
10 locals recommend
Mama's Meatball
570 Higuera StThis place has amazing Italian food. You will have to wait for a while for your food but it's worth the wait.
Essentials
This store is a cross between a health food store and a grocery store. It has things other places don't and it's very convenient to get to.
Great grocery store chain that has health food store products at a lower price. A local favorite.
38 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3977 S Higuera StGreat grocery store chain that has health food store products at a lower price. A local favorite.
This co-op is quaint and has a good selection of health food products and local produce. I try to support small local businesses and this is definitely one of them.
15 locals recommend
SLO Natural Foods Co-Op
2494 Francis AveThis co-op is quaint and has a good selection of health food products and local produce. I try to support small local businesses and this is definitely one of them.
This store has all the gluten free/vegan/organic essentials you may need. They have a hot food bar if you're looking for that.
33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1531 Froom Ranch WayThis store has all the gluten free/vegan/organic essentials you may need. They have a hot food bar if you're looking for that.
Sprouts Farmers Market
313 Madonna RdEverything Else
Sextant Wines
1653 Maxwellton StGreat winery. Nice location.
Great wine! Love it. The views from the tasting room are awesome.
43 locals recommend
Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez DrGreat wine! Love it. The views from the tasting room are awesome.
Proulx Wines
5424 Vineyard DrLove this winery. Great wine.
Thacher Winery
8355 Vineyard DrReally good wine! Love it!
Treana Winery
1585 Live Oak RoadLove this winery. Great wine at affordable prices.
Chronic Cellars
2020 Nacimiento Lake DrReally great wine! All of the wine is fabulous.
Drinks & Nightlife
This winery is in San Luis Obispo so it's really convenient if you're looking to go wine tasting. It has some great wines.
37 locals recommend
Tolosa
4910 Edna RdThis winery is in San Luis Obispo so it's really convenient if you're looking to go wine tasting. It has some great wines.
This place is fun to go to. It's not very far and the wines are highly regarded in this area.
48 locals recommend
Chamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdThis place is fun to go to. It's not very far and the wines are highly regarded in this area.
Sightseeing
Really cool historical place to visit. Beautiful views. Worth the trip!
327 locals recommend
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadReally cool historical place to visit. Beautiful views. Worth the trip!
This place has a lot of information about the history of San Luis, including many photos from the vault!
History Center
696 Monterey StThis place has a lot of information about the history of San Luis, including many photos from the vault!
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of the last few drive-ins around. It's super fun to go to, especially in summer when the nights are warmer.
49 locals recommend
Sunset Drive-In Theatre
255 Elks LnThis is one of the last few drive-ins around. It's super fun to go to, especially in summer when the nights are warmer.
This water park is a fun place to go to in the summer. It's not huge but it makes for a really fun day!
72 locals recommend
The Ravine Water Park
2301 Airport RdThis water park is a fun place to go to in the summer. It's not huge but it makes for a really fun day!
Parks & Nature
The trailhead for this hike is within walking distance of the home. There are many trails you can do. My favorite is the "M" trail and the Lemon Grove. The hike to the top makes for a great workout!
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis Obispo
The trailhead for this hike is within walking distance of the home. There are many trails you can do. My favorite is the "M" trail and the Lemon Grove. The hike to the top makes for a great workout!
There are a lot of amazing things to see and do here! There are great hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and a lot to explore!
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdThere are a lot of amazing things to see and do here! There are great hiking trails, beautiful beaches, and a lot to explore!