Richard’s Central Coast Guidebook
Food scene
Local places that we like to eat at.
This is a great local place to have dinner. Arrive early and bring cash, as no reservations or credit card are taken. Just 4 miles away in Santa Margarita, with indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Range Restaurant
22317 El Camino RealThis is a great local place to have dinner. Arrive early and bring cash, as no reservations or credit card are taken. Just 4 miles away in Santa Margarita, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Our favorite place in SLO for breakfast! The Pain Perdu (Cajun French Toast) is awesome! My favorite is the Eggs Hussard, it’s not on the menu, think Eggs Benedict with a red meat sauce in stead of Canadian Bacon.
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Bon Temps Creole Cafe
1819 Osos StOur favorite place in SLO for breakfast! The Pain Perdu (Cajun French Toast) is awesome! My favorite is the Eggs Hussard, it’s not on the menu, think Eggs Benedict with a red meat sauce in stead of Canadian Bacon.
A great place to get a hearty American breakfast. The hash browns are alway golden brown and crispy. Service and food is great, located in Templeton.
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Joe's
730 S Main StA great place to get a hearty American breakfast. The hash browns are alway golden brown and crispy. Service and food is great, located in Templeton.
Good food and a new bar! Great local place to grab a pint. 4 miles away in Santa Margarita.
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The Porch Cafe
22322 El Camino RealGood food and a new bar! Great local place to grab a pint. 4 miles away in Santa Margarita.
Great tacos and burritos if you need a quick Mexican food fix. Just 3 miles away in Atown. Best for take-out.
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Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
9900 El Camino RealGreat tacos and burritos if you need a quick Mexican food fix. Just 3 miles away in Atown. Best for take-out.
Great food, and service, awesome place for lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating, great place to take the family, in Atown.
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Colony Market & Deli
6040 El Camino RealGreat food, and service, awesome place for lunch. Indoor and outdoor seating, great place to take the family, in Atown.
Our favorite place in Atown for breakfast, great food and awesome service. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
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The Nest
9700 El Camino RealOur favorite place in Atown for breakfast, great food and awesome service. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
Wine Tasting
So many wineries, so little time.
A great little place just 4 miles away. Great wines and lunch menu.
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Ancient Peaks Winery
22720 El Camino RealA great little place just 4 miles away. Great wines and lunch menu.
Chronic Cellars
2020 Nacimiento Lake DrOne of our favorites.
Mondo Cellars
3260 Nacimiento Lake DrGreat wines with an awesome view.
Adelaida Vineyards & Winery
5805 Adelaida RdGreat wines on a beautiful property.
Calcareous Vineyard
3430 Peachy Canyon RdGreat wine tasting with a spectacular view!
Great Wine Tasting by Appointment Only. Very relaxing and intimate setting.
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Villa Creek Cellars
5995 Peachy Canyon RdGreat Wine Tasting by Appointment Only. Very relaxing and intimate setting.
A great place to do some wine tasting and get a great meal.
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AronHill Vineyards
3745 California 46A great place to do some wine tasting and get a great meal.
Hiking
A great North County hike that is pretty strenuous. Take water and go early to beat the heat.
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Three Bridges Oak Preserve Trailhead
9930 Carmelita AveA great North County hike that is pretty strenuous. Take water and go early to beat the heat.
Jim Green Trailhead
7895 Cortez AveNice easy hiking trail in Atascadero.
A great hike to see San Luis Obispo. There are a couple different trail heads.
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Bishop Peak
A great hike to see San Luis Obispo. There are a couple different trail heads.
Beaches
The best beach on the Central Coast! When the other beaches are fogged in Avila is most likely clear.
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Avila Beach
The best beach on the Central Coast! When the other beaches are fogged in Avila is most likely clear.
Breweries
Great local brewpub. Food truck in the back has great Smash Burgers.
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Tent City Beer Company
6760 El Camino RealGreat local brewpub. Food truck in the back has great Smash Burgers.
Great local beer and a nice venue surrounded by wine tasting. I love Juicy!
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BarrelHouse Brewing Company
3055 Limestone WayGreat local beer and a nice venue surrounded by wine tasting. I love Juicy!
Firestone Walker Taproom Restaurant
1400 Ramada DrGreat food and awesome local beer!