Things To Do

---------------Coffee---------------

Scout Coffee Co.

A bright, airy downtown café known for craft-roasted coffee and house-made pastries (home to Katie's favorite blackberry almond croissant).

Libertine Coffee Bar

A sleek café and breakfast spot serving locally roasted beans, fresh bagels and breakfast burritos in a cool downtown loft-style space.

Spearhead Coffee

Cozy, community-centered roaster on 12th Street serving freshly roasted, ethically sourced specialty coffees (think rich cortados, pour-overs, and creative lattes) alongside house-made pastries.

---------------Nature---------------

Montaña de Oro State Park

Bluff Trail: Easy 4 mile coastal walk along rugged cliffs and tide pools with sweeping Pacific Ocean views, located near Los Osos in the western part of the county. Valencia Peak Trail: Moderate to difficult climb to a 1,347-ft summit offering panoramic views of Morro Bay and beyond, situated inland from Spooner’s Cove in Montaña de Oro.

Pismo Preserve

Moderate hillside trails through oak woodlands and ridgelines with sweeping Pacific vistas from above Pismo Beach, offering 11+ miles of trail in this 880-acre preserve.

Harmony Headlands State Park

Easy 1.5-mile trail across coastal grassland and through a canyon to unobstructed ocean views, set on the peaceful stretch of coastline between Cayucos and Harmony.

Morro Bay Beach

A picturesque harbor town famous for its towering Morro Rock, sea otters, and waterfront dining along the Embarcadero, about 13 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo.

------------Restaurants------------

The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar

A cozy downtown eatery (835 13th St) driven by wood-fired comfort food, rotisserie mains and craft cocktails, perfect for a relaxed yet elevated dinner.

Firestone Walker Brewing Company

A stylish gastropub (1400 Ramada Dr) adjacent to the brewery, offering a full menu of modern American fare and an impressive selection of craft beers in a lively setting.

Old Slo BBQ Co.

A fun and casual spot in SLO featuring authentic Santa Maria-style barbecue cooked over red oak, with a laid-back vibe and hearty flavors. Tri-tip sandwich with a side of cowboy corn pie is a favorite of Shasta and Katie.

Flour House

A modern Italian-style eatery in downtown San Luis Obispo (690 Higuera St) specializing in Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta with craft cocktails.

---------------Wine---------------

Cass Winery

Set among the vines in Templeton, Cass pairs Rhône-style wines with a charming café and vineyard views, perfect for a laid-back lunch and tasting.

Tablas Creek Vineyard

A pioneer of Rhône varietals in Paso Robles, Tablas Creek offers organic estate tastings surrounded by oak-studded hills just west of Templeton.

Alpha Omega Collective Paso Robles

Discover small-batch wines at Alpha Omega Collective Tasting Room in Downtown Paso — welcoming ambiance, friendly pours, and a charming local wine-country feel.