Things To Do

Bishop Peak Hiking Trail

Bishop Peak is the tallest of the Nine Sisters, the picturesque volcanic Morros stretching across San Luis Obispo. The iconic mountain has a rocky crown shaped like a bishop’s miter, which provides panoramic views over the city and nearby peaks. The single-track trail to the 1,559-foot summit is demanding and rewarding – a truly excellent hike. From the trailhead at the top of Highland Drive to the summit of Bishop Peak is 3.5 miles round trip with 950 feet of elevation gain.

Santa Paula Canyon and Punch Bowls Trail

One of the best hiking tails in the Central Coast, the Los Padres National Forest is 1.7M acres. The Santa Paula Canyon and Punch Bowl hike is a moderate 6 mile back-trail to several waterfalls, rock slides, and swimming holes.

Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark. The mansion was a residence for newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst between 1919 and 1947.

Morro Bay Golf Course

Splash Café Pismo Beach

Right off the Pacific Coast Highway, grab a bowl of the Clam Chowder!

Sidecar Cocktail Bar

Located in the center of downtown SLO, it offers great cocktails and ambiance!

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Located in downtown SLO, it has a great wine list and French-American food. Sit on the outdoor patio at a fire pit.

Novo Restaurant & Lounge

The outdoor seating in the back is next to the San Luis Obispo Creek. Great spot for brunch or lunch.

Big Sky Cafe

Great farm to table, classic California cuisine in a low frills diner setting.

Bubblegum Alley

Just as weird as it sounds, this SLO attraction started in the 1950s. It is a 15-foot-high, 65-foot-long alley that is completely covered with used bubblegum.