There are a few wine tasting regions in the area. Each has a different feel and different local wine available: -Edna Valley (https://highway1discoveryroute.com/activities/edna-valley-wineries/). About 15 minutes from Pismo Beach. -Santa Ynez Valley (https://www.visitsyv.com/what-to-do-in-santa-ynez-valley/wine-tasting/). About 40 minutes from Pismo Beach. -Paso Robles (https://pasowine.com/). About 45 minutes from Pismo Beach.
There are a few places to do outdoor on-beach or by-the-beach yoga. Both are on Saturday mornings: -10-11am; $15 fee. Bring a towel or blanket (http://arroyograndeyoga.com/beach-yoga). This is directly on the beach. -10-11am; $10 fee. Bring or borrow a mat (https://www.slocal.com/event/oceanfront-yoga-at-inn-at-the-cove/3629/). This is on the lawn of a hotel in on the cliffs of Pismo Beach.
Kayak and SUP rentals launched right from the dock in Avila. Protected area allows for most ages and levels an opportunity to get on the water and see local wildlife (seals & otters).
There are SO MANY in the area. Here are a few, by activity level: Light -Shell Beach Bluff Walk (paved) -Johnson Ranch Medium -Pismo Preserve -Irish Hills -Madonna Mountain -Montana De Oro Hard-ish -Reservoir Canyon -Bishop's Peak
Really cute beach towns that are a bit quieter than Pismo Beach. Good seafood & surfing. Lots of wildlife.