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Located at the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Palisades Avenue, the park includes a 17,000-square-foot skate park, three tennis courts, playgrounds and restrooms. The park is ideal for walking or picnicking and is the site of the Los Osos Valley School, one of five original one-room schoolhouses between San Luis Obispo and the coast. Of those five, only two still exist today, both in Los Osos.
Relax, have fun and leave all your worries on the
shore with a cruise around the bay. They even have
a full bar onboard. $10 adults, $5 under 12, leaves
on the hour from the waterfront behind Otter Rock
Café. Read more about Morro Bay travels: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/morro-bay/morro-bay-visitors-guide
Margarita Adventures is the ultimate blast for the entire family! Here in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, you will embark on six ziplines spanning nearly 1.5 miles total, starting with a thrilling 2,800-foot tandem ride and finishing with an unforgettable 1,800-foot journey over Pinot Noir vines. To book a tour or for more information visit Margarita-Adventures.com or call (805) 438-3120
This mission is number 3 in the chain of 21 missions. The Church at the mission has been marvelously restored. Peaceful and rustic, the mission now serves as a retreat center, where guest can find solitude, away from ether busyness of every day life. Located at 1 Mission Creek Rd., Jolon, CA 93928, about an hour drive from Paso Robles. missionsanantonio.net, (831) 385-4478
Mission San Miguel was founded on
July 25, 1797. It was the 16th mission
founded in the 21-mission chain in
Alta California. The mission is named
for Saint Michael the Archangel. The
museum & gift shop are open daily
10am – 4:30pm. Read more here: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/san-miguel/a-mission-tour-takes-you-back-in-history
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Docent trailer is open from10
a.m. – 4 p.m. daily during season
Daily talks at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
weather permitting
Pismo Beach Monarchs, call the
Chamber of Commerce at (800) 443-
7778.
The park is well-used with daily visitors throughout the year who go there to hike, picnic, fish, camp, surf, take a dip in the ocean or visit the tide pools. The park’s visitor center is located at Spooner’s Ranch House Museum above Spooner’s Cove. The park is free to enter. (805) 528-0513. For camping call (800) 444-7275.
Stay at the nicest ocean view homes in Morro Bay. Golf Stay & Play packages available. Offering personalized service to help you make your vacation a great success. Ask about their weeknight specials. (805) 704-1169
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.
The Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn provides both CLEAN and AFFORDABLE lodging and accommodations in the beautiful city of Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo County, California. Our weather is delightful as we are located on the coast and a quick WALKABLE distance to the Bay. The endlessly-blue sky simply extends into eternity, with fluffy clouds and delicious air coming up off the Bay, making it a relaxing place to stay for your next weekend getaway or vacation.
VIEWS of the ocean, the Bay, and the Morro Rock are sure to spark your imagination. Be lullaby-ed to sleep with the gentle sounds of the waves or awaken to the sounds of seals barking on the beach. The Morro Bay State Park, Morro Bay Golf Course, and Morro Bay Museum are a less than a mile away, making our inn a central location to visit many attractions within walking distance. Enjoy a relaxing nature hike, walk along the beach looking for sea shells, or grab a fishing pole to find your next catch. Rent a boat or kayak to explore the ocean and the bay.
Your convenience and comfort are important to us at the Morro Bay Sandpiper. Come enjoy the QUIET downtown location with ocean views and delightful décor of the detailed, clean rooms. The serenity of our soft, comfortable beds with relaxing aqua green floral motifs are sure to help you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Request a pet-friendly room so you can bring your furry family member. Most of our rooms have ocean and bay views.
View our Specials page for great deals and discounts. BOOK DIRECT to ensure the best possible price. Contact us for more information on free merchant’s discounts or coupons.
Take a walk and explore the beautiful Morro Rock.
Follow Embarcadero Blvd North to Coleman Drive.
The Rock provides habitat to the peregrine falcons.
Otters sometimes raft in the channel. Climbing the
Rock is illegal.
Nitt Witt Ridge is a hilltop home transformed by one man into what has been described as an “assemblage of sculpted junk.” Arthur Weal, spent many years collecting items fellow Cambrians were throwing away in order to create the home, which has been named a California Historic Landmark as a true example of a folk art environment. Tours available. 881 Hillcrest Drive, (805) 927-2690
Located at the end of Grand Avenue, this is undeniably one of Grover Beach’s main attractions.
Thousands flock to the Oceano Dunes State Recreational Park to camp along the ocean in tents and RVs every week. Rent and ride dune buggies and ATVs on the beach and enjoy riding for the entire afternoon.
There is a small cost per vehicle to drive on the beach. Several ATV rental shops are located within Grover Beach. Overnight camping is allowed on the beach and the scenic boardwalk leads visitors to the Monarch Butterfly Grove in nearby Pismo Beach.
Outback Trail Rides takes advantage of the varied terrain of the Central Coast with its three trail locations. Mick describes the Cambria trail, “The terrain on our coastal trail rides is fairly mountainous, and the longer trails enjoy spectacular views of the coast. These rides are suitable for beginner to advanced riders, and we can take little guys
and gals down to the age of 6 [years].” https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/cambria-san-simeon/outback-trail-rides-2
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.
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
This nine-hole executive course is located within feet of the ocean. 27 par. Open dawn to dusk daily. The course also offers a great seaside location, which means golfers rarely get too warm. You are almost guaranteed a perfect golf day. 9 La Sage Drive. (805) 481-5215
This 1,200-foot pier is a major fishing attraction. For serious recreation, try kayaking, surfing, or scuba diving. For a more relaxed afternoon walk the pier and then head to the downtown area for shopping
This sanctuary rescues horses that have been abandoned, neglected or abused. Its mission is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through education and community outreach programs. Located at 6875 Union Rd. Paso Robles. The sanctuary is open for visitors from Tuesday- Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., (805) 237-3751
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.