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Slo San Simeon Road, San Simeon, CA, USA

The Coastal Discovery Center offers interactive exhibits and education programs highlighting the cultural and natural history of San Simeon, California State Parks and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The interface of land and sea is unique here, drawing people for its rich bounty, economic opportunity, recreation and inspiration. Protecting these special places preserves them for use and enjoyment for generations to come.

Free Admission!

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

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1010 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

SLOMA is in downtown SLO at the west end of Mission Plaza. SLOMA’s exhibition program brings together visual artists from around the world and renowned artists from California and the US. An essential visit! Open Thu – Mon, 11–5. Free admission. 1010 Broad St., sloma.org, (805) 543-8562

Santa Maria, CA, USA

The vision of the Santa Margarita Historical Society is to make our local history available on-line with hardcopy held at the public library located on the corner of I & Murphy Streets in Santa Margarita. Plans call for restoration of the small county jail building and documenting a number of the community’s historic buildings, both those that are still standing and those that have disappeared over the decades. The Society is recording the stories of “old timers” to help ensure that the history of the town, which grew out of the Mexican Land Grant Rancho Santa Margarita, is not lost.

20 State Park Rd, Morro Bay, CA, USA

The Museum of Natural History is a fun place to explore, discover, and learn about habitats of the area and impacts of natural and human forces through hands-on displays, activities, and events. This destination museum is located in the heart of Morro Bay. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $3 adults; free for children 17 and under. 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay.  centralcoastparks.org. (805) 548-0391.

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835 Main St, Morro Bay, CA, USA

The Gallery has become a hub for fine art. They offer many opportunities to purchase beautiful, local drawings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, cards and more through an array of venues, as well as networking and educational opportunities for artists to further their craft. artcentermorrobay.org, Morro Bay Art Center 835 Main St., (805) 772-2504

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1010 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

The SLO Children’s Museum boasts three floors of interactive & imaginative exhibits for children ages 2-10 and their families. Find science exhibits on the first floor. Visit a tiny town on the second. Little ones will love the third floor “train station.” 1010 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo,  slocm.org,  (805) 545-5874.

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800 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA

The Paso Robles Historical Society is a non-profit organization that seeks and encourages the development of archives and serves as a repository for records and other materials. The Paso Robles Historical Society is located at the historic Carnegie Library in the downtown city Park. Open every day but Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission, (805) 238-4996

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2010 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA 93446

The Pioneer Museum is fun for all ages! Get a glimpse of what local life was like in the “Good Old Days.” View Paderewski memorabilia, vintage farm equipment, pioneer artifacts, a one-room schoolhouse and much more. 2010 Riverside Ave. Open Thursday-Sunday 1p.m.-4 p.m., Free Admission, pasoroblespioneermuseum.org, (805) 239-4556

Read more about the museum here: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/paso-robles/discover-the-past-at-pioneer-museum

700 S. Mission Street San Miguel CA 93451

A century-old inn and stage stop on
the old mission trail between San
Francisco and San Diego, this adobe
is located on grounds that once
belonged to Mission San Miguel and
is now part of the San Luis Obispo
Parks Department. The “Friends of
the Adobe” provides members the
opportunity to support and keep
in touch with history of the area.
The Adobe is California Historical
Landmark #936. Open Fri. – Sun.
11 am – 4 pm.

309 South Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465, USA

Incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1989, the realization of a dream of nearly 25 years earlier. The Horstman house, built by Albert Horstman, a prominent businessman in the 1920s, was donated to the society in 1994 and serves as the museum where local memorabilia and photographs are displayed. Templeton’s original railroad warehouse (behind the house) contains a 1925 Model T in original condition, an antique carriage and other items too large to put into the house. Free admission. Open Fri. – Sun. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 309 Main St., (805) 434-0807

Read more about the town in the Templeton Travel Guide: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/templeton/templeton-travel-guide

Located next to the schoolhouse,
this museum houses agricultural and
mercantile artifacts of the area along
with vintage carriages and vehicles,
including a 1925 Model T truck and a
1923 LaFrance fire truck. Open Saturdays
12-3pm and Sundays 1-4pm.

Morro Bay CA 93442

This museum has been preserving and interpreting the maritime history, especially that of California since 1995. The current fleet on exhibit includes the tug boat “Alma” that rescued sailors from the December 1941 Japanese attack on a Union Oil tanker off the coast of Morro Bay and the “Avalon,” one of two Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRV) submarines designed to rescue crews of downed submarines. The museum is located at 1210 Embarcadero in Morro Bay.

551 Crown Hill Arroyo Grande CA 93420

This house, located at 551 Crown Hill, is the
preserved family home of Arroyo Grande’s first
permanent doctor. It open the first Saturday of the
month from 1-3 or by special arrangement.

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4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446

An aviation museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia. Hours: Thursday through Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Banquet Hall available for rent, 4251 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446, ewarbirds.org, (805) 227-0440

Heritage House is a restored
Victorian home built in the late
1890’s. It’s displays depict home life
and costume for the last hundred
years in permanent and changing
exhibits. Open Saturdays 12-3pm and
Sundays 1-4pm.

6600 Lewis Ave, Atascadero, CA, USA

The Atascadero Historical Society Colony House, 6600 Lewis Ave. behind the city parking lot across the street from the City Administration Building, is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 1 – 4 p.m. Talk to a docent about the history of Atascadero.

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50 San Juan Street Avila Beach, CA 93424

Small, intimate aquarium invites visitors to learn about local marine wildlife. Get up close and personal with purple sea urchins, hermit crabs and sea stars that live in the touch tanks of this educational-based aquarium. Other exhibits feature sharks, octopus, jellies and more. Staff and trained volunteers gladly answer questions about the animals and ocean environment. (805) 595-7280

 

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