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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
Live entertainment for the whole family, featuring hilarious comedies and Vaudeville-style musical revues. Professional actors, food, drinks, beer & wine, and good old-fashioned fun add up to a unique and memorable experience that’s been thrilling audiences since 1975. 1863 Front St., Oceano, http://www.americanmelodrama.com, (805) 489-2499
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
SLO county’s first and only cookie dough scoop shop! The Dough Connection specializes in small batch, unique, safe to eat cookie dough dessert and more with waterfront views. 913 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, @Thedoughconnection805, (805) 225-1760
In mid-town Cambria the quaint shops include several beautifully curated shops: Cambria Garden Shed, garden and home grown rare and exotic succulents; Lily’s Coffeehouse, refreshments; Ocean Heir, woman’s apparel and greeting cards; Simplistic Home, home décor and gifts; and, Cayucos Cellars Winery. cambriagardenshed.com, (805) 927-7654
More Info: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/cambria-san-simeon/the-marketplace-at-the-garden-shed
Located in the heart of the East Village of Cambria, Evans and Gerst features English, French, Italian and selected European furniture, as well as lighting, mirrors, paintings, sculptures, Asian accents, garden and decor. Appointments recommended. Located at 4111 Bridge Street, Cambria, 93428. http://www.evansandgerst.com, (805) 927-7301
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
The pier, at the intersection of 2nd Street and El Morro Ave., overlooks the shores of the back bay of Morro Bay. The Los Osos Oaks State Reserve Half-mile east of South Bay Boulevard on the south side of Los Osos Valley Road. The reserve has an easy one-mile trail through the “Pygmy Oaks”, which are dwarfed coast live oaks. The low canopy reserve is on the site where Chumash once lived.
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
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.
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.
Morro Bay State Park, located at 60 State Park Rd. Morro Bay, features lagoon and bay habitat, all in view of Morro Rock. The park has opportunities for sailing, fishing, hiking and bird watching and features a marina and an 18-hole golf course. The Morro Bay Golf Course is located at 201 State Park Rd. Call (805) 772-1923 for hours and tee times.
The park is a California state park, visit parks.ca.gov for information about parking, hours and other attractions.
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
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.
Twenty-Two Varieties. One Vision.
Hospice du Rhône® (HdR), located on the Central Coast of California, operates as a non-profit business league with the specific purpose of improving the business conditions of the grape growers and wine producers of Rhône variety wines and grapes throughout the world. We serve as an international vintners association, providing promotional and educational opportunities. Hospice du Rhône is not affiliated with any other charitable organization. Non-profit 501 (c) (6) Business League
Light at Sensorio features two walk-through installations by acclaimed artist Bruce Munro. The 15 acre Field of Light. comprised of more than 58,800 stemmed spheres & Light Towers celebrating Paso Robles’ wine country, composed of more than 17,000 wine bottles, both illuminated by glowing optic fibers. 4380 HWY 46 East, Paso Robles, sensoriopaso.com, (805) 226-4287
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
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.
Offers flights on the Central Coast,
experience wine country like never
before, from the skies! Flying seven
days a week! Read more about taking balloon rides in the San Luis Obispo County here: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/paso-robles/explore-paso-robles