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At South 16th St. and Menetone Ave. are areas to barbecue, restrooms, a large covered picnic table area and two play structures. The park also boasts horseshoes, softball and a grass volleyball court
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.
Located on Highway 41 next to the zoo, the park is open from dawn to dusk and is open to the public. Paddle boats and kayaks are available for rent depending on the water level of the lake. A pedestrian path loops around the lake and is about one mile.
Avila Valley Barn is a local favorite! Find fresh, local produce, amazing homemade bakery goodies, gift shops, delicious deli and sweet shop, farm animals, and much more. Also, visit Gopher Glen for organic apples and fresh pressed cider and hard ciders. 560 Avila Beach Dr. avilavalleybarn.com, (805) 595-2816
Rent an electric boat that you can easily cruise on
Morro Bay, no experience required. Bring a picnic
and drinks and spend some wonderful time on the
water. 845 Embarcadero on the dock. Read more about visiting Morro Bay here: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/morro-bay/morro-bay-visitors-guide
Located at the State Park Marina it’s the best kept secret on the Central Coast. Seafood dinners, such as fresh fish, steamers and fish and chips. Meatloaf served Thursday nights. Lunch daily starting at 11 a.m., dinner Thursday-Sunday 4 – 8:30 p.m. Located across the street from the State Park Campground entrance. (805) 772-1465
On Santa Maria Avenue between 2nd and 3rd streets. The market takes place every Monday from 2-4:30 p.m. (805) 748-1109.
Read more at https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/los-osos/los-osos-gateway-nature
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.
Casual outside waterfront dining. Fresh fare & comfort food for breakfast, lunch & sunset dinners. Fresh seafood with south of the border selections and clam chowder bread bowls. Open daily. Take out too. Pet friendly & WiFi. 699 Embarcadero #6, (805) 772-8988
to the present are on display. Other
interesting exhibits on the Salinan
Indians, the Camp Roberts Railroad
Station, the Vietnam War, the
historic SATCOM station, a Korean
War Room, a new D-Day exhibit, and
an exhibit on the famous entertainment
stars who trained at the Camp.
The Museum offers video viewing
rooms, a military library, a picnic
area, and a gift shop. Red Skelton’s
barracks area is recreated in the Museum
Annex. Enter at the main gate
off Highway 101 and check in at the
MP station for a visitor pass. Building
114, Camp Roberts, Open Thurs. and
Sat. 9 am – 4 pm
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
9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero, just off Highway 41, about one-and-a-half miles west of Highway 101. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 11 years old and $6 for seniors 65 and older. The zoo is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The zoo is one of only 211 zoos accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association since 1991. The park was founded in 1955 by Charles Paddock, who was a park ranger who came to the aid of injured wildlife. (805) 461-5080
Located at the corner of Cliff Street and Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach. This 11-acre park is popular with walkers, photographers, dog lovers, joggers and fishing enthusiasts. Observe dolphins, whales, sea otters and other sea life as well as sea and shore birds such as gulls, cormorants, and Peregrine falcons
This nursery is an attraction all on its own with its lavish grounds that are nice to walk through on a sunny afternoon. Enjoy the atmosphere or pick out a plant or garden decoration to take home. While there, be sure to visit Chicken John, the resident rooster. Read more about the Educated Gardener in the San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/santa-margarita/spring-into-the-garden-with-the-educated-gardener
The forest has nearly 200 species of plants, more than 100 varieties of birds, and many species of mammals and reptiles and amphibians. The forest includes a 1-mile boardwalk that is wheelchair accessible at the north end of 16th Street. Guided tours are given on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30 am starting at the north end of 15th Street off Santa Ysabel. (805) 528-0392.
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
Details on Harmony
Headlands State Park
• Open from 6 a.m. to sunset.
• No dogs, horses or bicycles in the park.
• No camping or camp fires allowed.
• Wear layered clothes to accommodate
weather.
• Beware of ticks: Avoid bushes and grasses.
• Stay on the trail: Do not enter sensitive
wetland areas
Call (800) 444-4445 or visit
hearstcastle.org for more information,
including schedules and rates.
The Visitors Center is open daily at 9
a.m. and includes a gift shop, various
dining options, exhibits and more. Read more about visiting Hearst Castle here: https://www.slovisitorsguide.com/cambria-san-simeon/majestic-hearst-castle
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