- 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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With Van Curaza Surf School, visitors can learn how to ride their first wave with an expert surfer. The lessons teach visitors the basics of ocean safety, standing up on a board, and how to catch a wave.
10.1 Miles
The professional and skilled staff at the Sandbar Surf School is dedicated to teaching people how to surf in a safe and effective manner. They offer private classes as well as group lessons that are geared for people of all ages, skill levels and abilities.
10.1 Miles
Pismo Beach Sports Complex is a 5 1/2 acre site that includes three ball fields and off-street parking. The complex offers a batting cage and bullpen and also offers a summer classic program for young people.
10.2 Miles
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.
10.2 Miles
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.
10.2 Miles
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.
10.3 Miles
Producing wine using grapes from local vineyards, Pismo Beach Winery offers visitors a selection of 7 wines to sample. From the tasting room, visitors can see the bottling process and the barrel room.
10.7 Miles
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.
10.8 Miles
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.
11.1 Miles
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.