Guidebook for Arroyo Grande
Food Scene
Everyone loves their great clam chowder and sea food, sandwiches and an all around good variety
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Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy AveEveryone loves their great clam chowder and sea food, sandwiches and an all around good variety
Brad's Restaurant
209 Pomeroy AveGreat fish and chips
Not the greatest atmosphere but the food is the best you can get anywhere , a option is order to go and bring it to the cliffs at shell beach and enjoy!
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Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveNot the greatest atmosphere but the food is the best you can get anywhere , a option is order to go and bring it to the cliffs at shell beach and enjoy!
Popular local steak house with partial ocean view. Can host larger parties
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F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
750 Mattie RoadPopular local steak house with partial ocean view. Can host larger parties
A newer and quite popular restaurant known for great cuisine and atmosphere
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveA newer and quite popular restaurant known for great cuisine and atmosphere
Great food and location for a sidewalk lunch break while shopping in Old Arroyo Grande
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Alphy's Broiler
130 Branch StGreat food and location for a sidewalk lunch break while shopping in Old Arroyo Grande
The largest farmers market on our coast in quaint and historical San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Certified Farmers Market
3889 Long StThe largest farmers market on our coast in quaint and historical San Luis Obispo
Check here for all our local Farmers Markets locations and times, including Avila Beach one of our favorites during summer season
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Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Higuera StreetCheck here for all our local Farmers Markets locations and times, including Avila Beach one of our favorites during summer season
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price StPopular Italian Restaurant
Popular sports restaurant and hot tri-tip sandwiches and great menu
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Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StPopular sports restaurant and hot tri-tip sandwiches and great menu
Good food and location for outdoor dining in quaint Avila Beach, especially during Avila Farmers Market season
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Custom House
404 Front StGood food and location for outdoor dining in quaint Avila Beach, especially during Avila Farmers Market season
Jaffa Cafe
206 E Branch StExcellent Mediterranean Restaurant in quaint Old Arroyo Grande
Old Village Grill
101 E Branch StGreat Burgers
Yanagi Sushi & Grill
555 James WayPopular sushi and grill
Avila Wine & Roasting Co
53 San Miguel StBeautiful Avila Beach
Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill
580 Cypress StGood sandwiches and more
Palo Mesa Pizza
2790 S Halcyon RdAward winning pizza close to Borghild's Villa
Great Breakfast and Lunch, good food and walking distance to Pismo Beach
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Station Grill
170 W Grand AveGreat Breakfast and Lunch, good food and walking distance to Pismo Beach
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StVery popular for its great Mexican food
Bar and Grill, fairly new and popular, good atmosphere and good food! Love the burger!
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Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StBar and Grill, fairly new and popular, good atmosphere and good food! Love the burger!
Entertainment & Activities
Avila Beach Golf Resort
6464 Ana Bay RdGreat golf course close to beach
Cypress Ridge Golf Course
780 Cypress Ridge PkwyGreat golf course close to our home
Blacklake Golf Resort
1490 Golf Course LnGreat golf at good prices fairly close to our home
On a calm weather day, Kayaking is a surreal way to get close up to sea animal life and breathtaking views of our amazing coastline.
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Central Coast Kayaks
1879 Shell Beach RdOn a calm weather day, Kayaking is a surreal way to get close up to sea animal life and breathtaking views of our amazing coastline.
Private hot tubs are relaxing and divine way to relax and have fun
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrPrivate hot tubs are relaxing and divine way to relax and have fun
My husband recommends this course along with the others
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Monarch Dunes Golf Club
1606 Trilogy PkwyMy husband recommends this course along with the others
Lopez Lake
Lopez DriveWater slides, fishing, boating
Kindermuseum San Luis Obispo
1010 Nipomo StFun and interactive science for children
Central Coast Aquarium
50 San Juan StPoint San Luis Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse RdAvila Beach Pier
443 Front StPort San Luis Pier
Port San Luis PierPismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy AveDrinks & Nightlife
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveFrench winery closest to our home
Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch RdAnother local winery and Edna Valley is quite scenic
Phantom Rivers Wine
211 East Branch StreetWine Tasting Room in quaint Old Arroyo Grande, closer to our home
Tolosa
4910 Edna RdWine and Vineyards, but not nightlife
Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez DrLocal Winery and Tasting Room
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StBar and Grill in quaint Old Arroyo Grande
PierFront Wine & Brew
480 Front StAvila Beach front Wine and Brew Bar
Morovino Winery
Beautiful Avila Beach
Wolff Vineyards
6238 Orcutt RdBeautiful and popular wine tasting
Great Beer recommended by locals and the best beer expert I know, my son-in-law Stuart.
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Firestone Walker Brewing Company
1400 Ramada DrGreat Beer recommended by locals and the best beer expert I know, my son-in-law Stuart.
A beautiful drive off the beaten path, a great venue for highly recommended wine and tasting room. Check their website for hours.
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Rancho Sisquoc Winery
6600 Foxen Canyon RoadA beautiful drive off the beaten path, a great venue for highly recommended wine and tasting room. Check their website for hours.
Popular for food and dancing starts at 10, get your hand stamped early and get in for a cheaper cover charge. Walking distance to other night clubs. I have gotten great feedback on this venue!
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Mother's Tavern
725 Higuera StPopular for food and dancing starts at 10, get your hand stamped early and get in for a cheaper cover charge. Walking distance to other night clubs. I have gotten great feedback on this venue!
Parks & Nature
Avila Beach
Beautiful, kid friendly, less wind, lower surf
Pismo Beach
Beautiful and sometimes great for surfing by the pier
Beautiful and fun for climbing around on in low tides. Not a swimming beach, more of a discovery beach. Fun to kayak
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Shell Beach
Beautiful and fun for climbing around on in low tides. Not a swimming beach, more of a discovery beach. Fun to kayak
A beautiful paved level walk or bike ride to the ocean and back. Free parking and bring some money for a yogurt or lunch in beautiful Avila Beach once you arrive there
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Ontario & Bob Jones Trail station
A beautiful paved level walk or bike ride to the ocean and back. Free parking and bring some money for a yogurt or lunch in beautiful Avila Beach once you arrive there
Very educational! Safely watch during the season (typically around Jan) when both males and females and pups are beach sunning in the wild! They do put on quite a show.
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Aussichtspunkt Elephant Seal
Very educational! Safely watch during the season (typically around Jan) when both males and females and pups are beach sunning in the wild! They do put on quite a show.
Sightseeing
Beautiful and good kayak area, lots of sea lions and marine life
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Port San Luis Pier
Port San Luis PierBeautiful and good kayak area, lots of sea lions and marine life
For a bit of good history, and great location in the heart of San Luis Obispo
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StFor a bit of good history, and great location in the heart of San Luis Obispo
When in season, walk through and see thousands of monarchs in their natural habitat
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetWhen in season, walk through and see thousands of monarchs in their natural habitat
Take a beautiful coastal drive to this amazing historical castle with several interesting tours to choose from!
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadTake a beautiful coastal drive to this amazing historical castle with several interesting tours to choose from!
Beautiful way to see nature and the sand dunes without renting quads.
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Oso Flaco Lake
3098 Oso Flaco Lake RdBeautiful way to see nature and the sand dunes without renting quads.
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdScenic rugged coastal hikes and picnic.
Point San Luis Lighthouse
1 Lighthouse RdHistorical and tours available
Shopping
Solvang
Quaint Danish town with many bakeries and restaurants and shopping
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrDowntown San Luis Obispo is historic and quaint with many restaurants, the Mission, and a large variety of great stores and shopping malls
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San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo is historic and quaint with many restaurants, the Mission, and a large variety of great stores and shopping malls
Downtown Old Arroyo Grande is very quaint, historic, with several restaurants, and a variety of shops. Very nice and a 5 minute drive from our home
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Arroyo Grande
Downtown Old Arroyo Grande is very quaint, historic, with several restaurants, and a variety of shops. Very nice and a 5 minute drive from our home
Essentials
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyEverybody loves Trader Joe's Groceries Store
Vons
1758 W Grand AveLarger Groceries Store
Larger Groceries and Restaurant Store, reasonable prices
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Smart & Final Extra!
1464 E Grand AveLarger Groceries and Restaurant Store, reasonable prices
A nice market with good food closest to our house.
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J J's Market-Services Deli
2792 S Halcyon RdA nice market with good food closest to our house.
California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdNice Grocery Store close to the 101 Freeway
Costco Wholesale
1540 Froom Ranch WayWarehouse store