- The list below includes 81 free or cheap things to do in or near San Luis Obispo, California, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
- From California Polytechnic University to Bishop Peak, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Luis Obispo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Atascadero and Paso Robles.
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Hand-tossed pizzas slathered with sauce made from vine-ripened, California-grown tomatoes
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Los Osos Elfin Forest is a 90 acre nature area populated by brackish marsh, pygmy oak, chaparral, and coastal dune scrub. Visitors will find a 4/5 mile looping boardwalk, as well as a wide variety of plant and wildlife.
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Pismo Beach Pier is a fishing pier on a 60 acre regional beach. Attractions include public restrooms, sand showers, volleyball courts, and children's play equipment. The pier is suitable for fishing and scenic walks.
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Chumash Park is a 38-acre natural park that features a children's playground with a slide, stairs, and various climbing obstacles. The park also has a basketball court, picnic tables, and restrooms.
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Monarch Grove is a butterfly grove in which thousands of orange and black Monarch Butterflies migrate to every winter. Visitors to the grove can watch the butterflies while listening to volunteer docents offering educational talks.
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Maintained largely by volunteers, Morro Bay National Estuary is a wilderness initiative devoted to cleaning and maintaining Morro Bay and its coastline. It is a nationally-recognized estuary devoted to ethical fishing and waste disposal.
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Beautiful Morro Bay State Park has many attractive visitor amenities, including a golf course and natural history museum. It is an excellent destination for tourists, scouting groups and school field trips.
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Morro Bay State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Nestled within Morro Bay State Park, the Morrow Bay Museum of Natural History is a fascinating institution for visitors of all ages. It emphasizes the role of birds in the park's ecosystem and includes a huge heron rookery.
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A city park and sports complex, Paloma Creek Park is home to a number of youth sports leagues. The park has lighted baseball and softball fields, as well as a playground with various play structures.
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Named for its location in Morro Bay, Morro Rock is one of the volcanic hills known as the Nine Sisters. It is a major habitat for rare sea birds, including endangered peregrine falcons. Visitors may approach the Rock in boats but may not disembark for fear of disturbing the wildlife.
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The Heron and Cormorant Rookery is a bird watching destination that is the home of a great deal of bird activity during the months of April and May. Visitors of the site should be aware of the associated smells and bird droppings.