Guidebook for Nipomo
Entertainment & Activities
Monarch Dunes features two award-winning golf courses. The first 18-hole championship "Old Course" as well as the acclaimed 12-hole, Par-3 Challenge Course. I love to golf The Challenge.
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Monarch Dunes Golf Club
1606 Trilogy PkwyMonarch Dunes features two award-winning golf courses. The first 18-hole championship "Old Course" as well as the acclaimed 12-hole, Par-3 Challenge Course. I love to golf The Challenge.
Very close to the ranch. Featuring 27 holes comprised of three distinct nine-hole layouts, Blacklake offers numerous course combinations for golfers of all skill levels
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Blacklake Golf Resort
1490 Golf Course LnVery close to the ranch. Featuring 27 holes comprised of three distinct nine-hole layouts, Blacklake offers numerous course combinations for golfers of all skill levels
Mature cypress trees, lush green fairways and cool fresh ocean air make Cypress Ridge a golfers’ paradise. This is a classic golf course you’ll keep thinking about long after you’ve played
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Cypress Ridge Golf Course
780 Cypress Ridge PkwyMature cypress trees, lush green fairways and cool fresh ocean air make Cypress Ridge a golfers’ paradise. This is a classic golf course you’ll keep thinking about long after you’ve played
The Central Coast Aquarium is a friendly public visitor center that is ideally situated on the beautiful Central Coast just steps away from the beach and boardwalk.
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Central Coast Aquarium
50 San Juan StThe Central Coast Aquarium is a friendly public visitor center that is ideally situated on the beautiful Central Coast just steps away from the beach and boardwalk.
The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum was created to provide a fun place for children and families to explore, discover and learn through hands-on exhibits and programs. Three floors and an outside pl
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Kindermuseum San Luis Obispo
1010 Nipomo StThe San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum was created to provide a fun place for children and families to explore, discover and learn through hands-on exhibits and programs. Three floors and an outside pl
The Exploration Station is a non-profit public benefit facility where families can enjoy revolving science exhibits and interactive displays designed to spark imagination and creativity.
Exploration Station
867 Ramona AveThe Exploration Station is a non-profit public benefit facility where families can enjoy revolving science exhibits and interactive displays designed to spark imagination and creativity.
Held every Thursday 6-9pm, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music.
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Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Higuera StreetHeld every Thursday 6-9pm, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music.
Enjoy this City to the Sea bike trail that follows along the San Luis Obispo Creek to Avila Beach. Starts at the parking lot right off the 101 freeway and ends Avila Beach.
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Bob Jones City to the Sea Bike Trail Park & Ride
7009 Ontario RdEnjoy this City to the Sea bike trail that follows along the San Luis Obispo Creek to Avila Beach. Starts at the parking lot right off the 101 freeway and ends Avila Beach.
Lopez Lake
Lopez DriveGreat day trip with a picnic and for hiking around by the lake.
Mustang Waterpark, Kiddie Pools and Slides are located in a campground 10 miles east of the nearest town, Arroyo Grande, on the Central Coast of California.
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Mustang Waterpark
6840 Lopez DrMustang Waterpark, Kiddie Pools and Slides are located in a campground 10 miles east of the nearest town, Arroyo Grande, on the Central Coast of California.
The Fremont Theater is a historic movie theater in San Luis Obispo. It is among the last Streamline Moderne theaters built by architect S. Charles Lee
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Downtown Centre 7 Cinema
888 Marsh StThe Fremont Theater is a historic movie theater in San Luis Obispo. It is among the last Streamline Moderne theaters built by architect S. Charles Lee
The Palm Theatre is an independently owned and operated movie theatre which showcases a variety of independent, foreign, arthouse, and mainstream cinema.
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Palm Theatre
817 Palm StThe Palm Theatre is an independently owned and operated movie theatre which showcases a variety of independent, foreign, arthouse, and mainstream cinema.
Food Scene
The name Jocko's is synonymous with Nipomo. People travel from far distances to sample Jocko's oak-grilled meats. The large Spencer and the Pork Chops are fantastic and for lighter-far the steak bites
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Jocko's
125 N Thompson AveThe name Jocko's is synonymous with Nipomo. People travel from far distances to sample Jocko's oak-grilled meats. The large Spencer and the Pork Chops are fantastic and for lighter-far the steak bites
Located a few miles town the road. This has great atmosphere- nice outdoor setting, large fireplaces. Breakfast, lunch and dinner ~ Sunday Brunch too. The truffle fries are not to be missed.
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Adelina's Bistro
1645 Trilogy PkwyLocated a few miles town the road. This has great atmosphere- nice outdoor setting, large fireplaces. Breakfast, lunch and dinner ~ Sunday Brunch too. The truffle fries are not to be missed.
Very much worth the 30 minutes drive south or if you are on your way in and out of Santa Ynez valley for wine tasting. You must have a Shaman's Bread and The Beast!
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Full of Life Flatbread
225 Bell StVery much worth the 30 minutes drive south or if you are on your way in and out of Santa Ynez valley for wine tasting. You must have a Shaman's Bread and The Beast!
Local resident Brian Collins, who trained under Alice Waters at Chez Panisse, has opened this gem in our area. The restaurant has a Mediterranean-influenced menu that makes excellent use of the LOCAL
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveLocal resident Brian Collins, who trained under Alice Waters at Chez Panisse, has opened this gem in our area. The restaurant has a Mediterranean-influenced menu that makes excellent use of the LOCAL
A local favorite. Tuesday Fish Taco nights and watch the sunset.
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Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy AveA local favorite. Tuesday Fish Taco nights and watch the sunset.
Great coffee, artisan breads and pastries and award-wining chowder.
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Splash Café
1491 Monterey StGreat coffee, artisan breads and pastries and award-wining chowder.
Great spot downtown for a bowl of clam steamers, grilled salmon salad and house-made specialty pizzas.
Splash Café Downtown SLO
893 Higuera StGreat spot downtown for a bowl of clam steamers, grilled salmon salad and house-made specialty pizzas.
Fantastic place to watch the sunset with a cocktail or sunrise and Sunday brunch.
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Lido Restaurant & Lounge
2727 Shell Beach RdFantastic place to watch the sunset with a cocktail or sunrise and Sunday brunch.
Klondike Pizza
104 Bridge StPopular pizza place in the Village of Arroyo Grande
Sightseeing
It's a less traveled stretch of our local beaches and every bit worth the hike out to the water.
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Oso Flaco Lake
3098 Oso Flaco Lake RdIt's a less traveled stretch of our local beaches and every bit worth the hike out to the water.
A great day trip and a sight-seeing adventure not to be missed when on the central coast.
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadA great day trip and a sight-seeing adventure not to be missed when on the central coast.
It's located in downtown San Luis Obispo and is such a beautiful mission on the creek.
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StIt's located in downtown San Luis Obispo and is such a beautiful mission on the creek.
It's part of our home town and has great charm, ice cream, shops, pizza, coffee and cocktails
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Village
It's part of our home town and has great charm, ice cream, shops, pizza, coffee and cocktails
Featured on National Geographic’s Strange Planet travel trivia, Bubblegum Alley is one of San Luis Obispo’s funkiest attractions. Thousands of pieces of chewed gum line 70-foot-long alley
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Bubblegum Alley
734 Higuera StreetFeatured on National Geographic’s Strange Planet travel trivia, Bubblegum Alley is one of San Luis Obispo’s funkiest attractions. Thousands of pieces of chewed gum line 70-foot-long alley
Famous international landmark destination! Enjoy a cocktail or bottle of wine and appetizers in the Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge with nightly dancing and live music.
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdFamous international landmark destination! Enjoy a cocktail or bottle of wine and appetizers in the Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge with nightly dancing and live music.
Parks & Nature
Great beach for kids with swings, gentle surf, a park and local aquarium.
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Avila Beach
Great beach for kids with swings, gentle surf, a park and local aquarium.
Kids love it and it is a nice walk along the bluffs or to have a picnic. Art shows on the weekends too.
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Dinosaur Caves Park
2701 Price StKids love it and it is a nice walk along the bluffs or to have a picnic. Art shows on the weekends too.
The butterflies are Nov-Feb but any other time it is scenic walk along the beach and can't be beat.
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetThe butterflies are Nov-Feb but any other time it is scenic walk along the beach and can't be beat.
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdCerro San Luis Obispo
Essentials
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyTrader Joe's what can you say
Great local market with meat department and butcher, organic produce, extensive local wine and beer selection, great deli with full dinners to take-out, salad and soup bar, olive bar, sushi & gelato!
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California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdGreat local market with meat department and butcher, organic produce, extensive local wine and beer selection, great deli with full dinners to take-out, salad and soup bar, olive bar, sushi & gelato!
Vons
1758 W Grand AveCVS
610 W Tefft StEverything Else
The Dana Powers House offers a Wedding Ceremony Venue, Wedding Reception Venue, Event Venue and Rustic Barn Venue on the beautiful Central Coast of California.
Dana-Powers House
535 Mehlschau RdThe Dana Powers House offers a Wedding Ceremony Venue, Wedding Reception Venue, Event Venue and Rustic Barn Venue on the beautiful Central Coast of California.
The Edwards Barn in Nipomo, CA, a truly unique central coast wedding venue offering a one-of-a-kind setting for Weddings and Special events.
1095 Pomeroy Rd
1095 Pomeroy RoadThe Edwards Barn in Nipomo, CA, a truly unique central coast wedding venue offering a one-of-a-kind setting for Weddings and Special events.
Peacock Farms ~ A wonderfully chic country wedding venue in beautiful Arroyo Grande, Ca.
2018 Los Berros Rd
2018 Los Berros RoadPeacock Farms ~ A wonderfully chic country wedding venue in beautiful Arroyo Grande, Ca.
he Casitas Estate is a perfect place for your wedding - beautiful accommodations to the well appointed grounds surrounded by the natural beauty of the central California Wine Country
2655 Lopez Dr
2655 Lopez Drivehe Casitas Estate is a perfect place for your wedding - beautiful accommodations to the well appointed grounds surrounded by the natural beauty of the central California Wine Country
Located in San luis obispo at a lovely Ranch and barn Wedding venue where brides and grooms can be married and have reception on one location.
7900 Orcutt Rd
7900 Orcutt RoadLocated in San luis obispo at a lovely Ranch and barn Wedding venue where brides and grooms can be married and have reception on one location.
Great local hardware store with BBQ items, and other unique items.
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Miner's Ace Hardware
553 W Tefft StGreat local hardware store with BBQ items, and other unique items.
Subway Restaurants
536 W Tefft StDrinks & Nightlife
Sans Liege Wines
2995 Limestone WayGreat wine tasting in downtown Pismo Beach!
Tolosa
4910 Edna RdBeautiful in Edna Valley
550 1st St
550 1st StreetGreat Wines and Really Great People and a perfect reason to visit Avila Beach.
Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez DrNice wines and nice drive in the country.
"Back country roads lined with vineyards, rolling hills, a slight sea breeze, and blue, blue skies"
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Kynsi Winery
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd"Back country roads lined with vineyards, rolling hills, a slight sea breeze, and blue, blue skies"
A full scale 10K sq. foot production brewery located in San Luis Obispo. Tasting room hours are posted on website.
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Santa Maria Brewing Co. San Luis Obispo Brewery & Taproom
675 Clarion CtA full scale 10K sq. foot production brewery located in San Luis Obispo. Tasting room hours are posted on website.
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StPopular spot in the Village of Arroyo Grande