- 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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Family- and dog-friendly winery offers tastes of award-winning wines amidst beautiful roaming peacocks
11.8 Miles
Islay Creek Trail is good for running or hiking. It is fairly flat, and it takes you along a canyon and a stream.
1.9 Miles
Facing a lake, Laguna Lake Park provides visitors with an area for fishing and feeding ducks. In addition to the lake, the park has amenities like a disc golf course, dog park, picnic area, playground, and more.
5.3 Miles
78%
46 votes
3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
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Featuring Mediterranean plants, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden offers a variety of gardens with benches and walking trails. It also hosts events like crafts workshops, ecological lectures, gardening events, and more.
7.6 Miles
Located within the Edna Valley, Chamisal Vineyards is a winery that specializes in producing high-quality wines from locally-grown ingredients. Visitors commonly enjoy sampling the Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay varieties on the winery's scenic tasting patio.
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Ah Louis Store is currently owned by Dr. William Watson, and the ground floor is a westernized shop, selling mostly housewares.
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One of the more unusual attractions in San Luis Obispo is Bubblegum Alley, a narrow alley with walls thickly covered in used bubblegum. Visitors continue the tradition of 'leaving a piece behind' after passing through the alley.
6.2 Miles
81%
26 votes
1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Winery visitors can enjoy food and drink at Sextant Tasting Room & Gourmet Deli, which offers a wide selection of both. There are also eating areas outside, including a dog friendly patio and picnic areas with a farm view.
7.4 Miles
Avila Beach Golf resort is a course offers a challenging golf session with it varied terrain. Alternating flatbeds and elevations and some forced water carriers across the course make up for an interesting game. Wines and accessories are also available for purchase.
0.3 Miles
42%
50 votes
888 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Downtown Theatre Socal Cinemas is a local movie theater that shows a large selection of newly released and unique films for its guests to enjoy. Amenities at the theater include a large concessions menu, matinee ticket specials, and 3-D films.
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Somewhat secluded, Pozo Saloon is a renowned location for outdoor concerts and events. When there is no concert, it is also a popular gathering spot for grabbing a drink or a bite to eat with friends.