Karin's Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurant that has big screens to watch games. Large menu with a lot of different items to suit all palates. Full bar. Outdoor dining. Good food. Walking distance.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StRestaurant that has big screens to watch games. Large menu with a lot of different items to suit all palates. Full bar. Outdoor dining. Good food. Walking distance.
Great local Mexican food. Great brunch. Walking distance.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Villa Cantina
106 E Branch StGreat local Mexican food. Great brunch. Walking distance.
Higher end dining. Great bar. Walking distance.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StHigher end dining. Great bar. Walking distance.
Great Italian food! Walking distance. Outdoor dining.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gina's Italian Cuisine
138 East Branch StreetGreat Italian food! Walking distance. Outdoor dining.
Great burgers! Casual. Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Village Grill
101 E Branch StGreat burgers! Casual. Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
Great breakfast and lunch! Walking distance. Outdoor dining.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sidewalk cafe
130 W Branch StGreat breakfast and lunch! Walking distance. Outdoor dining.
Best restaurant around! Be prepared to wait, but definitely worth the wait! Full bar.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveBest restaurant around! Be prepared to wait, but definitely worth the wait! Full bar.
Local steakhouse. Walking distance. They also have great breakfast!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
F. McLintocks Saloon
133 Bridge StLocal steakhouse. Walking distance. They also have great breakfast!
Good lunch place.
Great dinner!
Music Friday nights. Walking distance. Large outside patio. Beer and wine.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Branch Street Deli
203 E Branch StGood lunch place.
Great dinner!
Music Friday nights. Walking distance. Large outside patio. Beer and wine.
Great casual Mediterranean food! Highly recommended! Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaffa Cafe
206 E Branch StGreat casual Mediterranean food! Highly recommended! Walking distance. Outdoor tables.
Klondike Pizza
104 Bridge StGreat pizza! Walking distance.
Great ice cream! Local business. Walking distance.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W Branch StGreat ice cream! Local business. Walking distance.
Great place to have a drink or eat with an amazing ocean view!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
2757 Shell Beach RdGreat place to have a drink or eat with an amazing ocean view!
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StGreat Sunday brunch! Amazing view!
Mule Bakery
117 E Branch StGreat bakery! Local favorite!
Really great casual Thai restaurant. Yummy food. Great for takeout. Order online at https://tastythaiag.com/
Walking distance.
Tasty Thai
161 Traffic WayReally great casual Thai restaurant. Yummy food. Great for takeout. Order online at https://tastythaiag.com/
Walking distance.
Wine tasting
Great wine region!
Locally owned wine tasting room. Great wine. Walking distance.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Timbre Winery Tasting Room
225 E Branch StLocally owned wine tasting room. Great wine. Walking distance.
Great local wines! Nice cheese plate. Walking distance.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Verdad Wines Lindquist Family Wines
211 W Branch StGreat local wines! Nice cheese plate. Walking distance.
Chamisal Vineyards
7525 Orcutt RdGreat Pinot Noir
Beautiful setting. Great wine!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveBeautiful setting. Great wine!
Coffee shop
Great coffee! And their avocado toast is amazing! They also serve wine. Walking distance
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Andreini
131 E Branch StGreat coffee! And their avocado toast is amazing! They also serve wine. Walking distance
Tribe Coffeehouse
1355 E Grand AveLocal favorite
Activities
Great activity for families. Zip lining and a ropes course.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vista Lago Adventure Park
6820 Lopez DrGreat activity for families. Zip lining and a ropes course.
Pacific Dunes Riding Ranch
1205 Silver Spur PlHorse-riding on the dunes.
Rent kayaks or paddle boards by the hour.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avila Beach Paddlesports
3915 Avila Beach DrRent kayaks or paddle boards by the hour.
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Beautiful hike! Takes 2-3 hours
Go out on a catamaran to see whales!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avila Beach Whale Watching
Port San Luis PierGo out on a catamaran to see whales!
Generally very funny!
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StGenerally very funny!
Great hike that overlooks pismo beach and avila.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ontario Ridge Trail
Ontario Ridge TrailGreat hike that overlooks pismo beach and avila.
You can rent hot tubs by the hour, or get a massage at the spa, hike the trail behind the hot springs, and/or eat in their restaurant which is great!
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrYou can rent hot tubs by the hour, or get a massage at the spa, hike the trail behind the hot springs, and/or eat in their restaurant which is great!
Sightseeing
Castillo de Hearst
750 Hearst Castle RoadNice stop on the way north up Hwy 1
On Hwy 1 driving up the California coast
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mirador de Elephant Seal
On Hwy 1 driving up the California coast
Monarch Season is late October thru February
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetMonarch Season is late October thru February