Things to Do in San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Our list of the best things to do in San Luis Obispo, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • San Luis Obispo, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 41 things to do within the city of San Luis Obispo, CA , followed by 107 popular activities in nearby cities, including Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Our list of the best things to do in San Luis Obispo, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • San Luis Obispo, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 41 things to do within the city of San Luis Obispo, CA , followed by 107 popular activities in nearby cities, including Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Rancho Santa Margarita
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0.0 Miles
Spend a full day dodging paintballs during pulse-pounding games in a field with various barricades including wooden walls and concrete pipes
6.6 Miles
80% 89 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Claiborne & Churchill Winery is located in San Luis Obispo. Their specialty is dry, white wines.
0.5 Miles
82% 99 votes
Children's Museums 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Designed to engage the curiosity of children, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum offers visitors playrooms to explore filled with hands-on activities. Each room has a different theme; from a doctor's office to a fire truck.
0.4 Miles
86% 49 votes
Historic Sites 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
The History Center and Museum houses two galleries highlighting stories from San Luis Obispo county's past, a gift shop, and a 'Kid's Room' with child friendly activities. Docents are available.
5.1 Miles
77% 75 votes
Winery/Vineyard 5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic schoolhouse building, the Baileyana & Tangent Tasting Room is a location for visitors to sample the numerous wines made by the Baileyana Winery. The tasting room also features numerous bocce ball courts and scenic dining areas.
5.4 Miles
67% 295 votes
Winery/Vineyard 2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco sits the Edna Valley Vineyard, a coastal vineyard and winery in San Luis Obispo. Tastings are available from 10 AM to 5 PM every day that the winery is open.
0.8 Miles
100% 12 votes
Hiking Trails San Luis Obispo, CA MoreLess Info
There are two different trails available at the outdoor recreational area known as Cerro San Luis which is located just outside the city of San Luis Obispo. They are the Lemon Grove Loop and the 'M' Trail which features a large M created by the Mission Prep High School class of 1966.
5.2 Miles
84% 45 votes
Parks 2990 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Besides the scenic beauty of the place, El Chorro Regional Park is also popular for its annual Renaissance Fair, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, many hiking trails, well-maintained campsites, nearby golf course, club houses and more.
0.3 Miles
65% 254 votes
Bars 1119 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
SLO Brewing Co. is a restaurant and brewpub on the top floor, and a nightclub on the bottom floor. Upstairs patrons can play shuffleboard, shoot pool and watch the HDTVs while downstairs features dancing and plays host to concerts.
0.4 Miles
56% 128 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Frog and Peach is a popular local bar with a wide range of drinks including a few rare varieties. The atmosphere is peaceful and laid back with live music events on most weekdays. The bartenders are friendly and the service is prompt.
7.2 Miles
100% 7 votes
Gun Ranges 3270 Gilardi Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 MoreLess Info
SLOSA Rifle & Pistol Range has a shooting range and also sells targets. Entrance into the shooting range is weather-dependent.
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