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Cayucos
Enjoy this scenic seaside retreat
A quiet town, Cayucos invites folks
to slow down, smell the ocean air,
pick up sea glass, and never take life for
granted. The broad main street recalls
the days of stagecoaches and cowboys,
and some of the buildings there date
back to that bye-gone era.
Cayucos is the number one destina-
tion on the Central Coast for antique
shoppers and a great place to just cool
down and get away from the heat. It is
the perfect beachside town for renting
a beach house and enjoying a week of
sand castles, sunsets and relaxation.
Attraction
Public art
Cayucos has a number of public
murals and sculptures on display at
various locations. The art includes a
“Mosaic Sculpture Honoring Indig-
enous People,” an underwater scene of
the Cave of Mysteries, and more. Visit
cayucos.org/muralsociety for a map of
the art.
Explore tidepools
Rocky areas around the pier on
Cayucos State Beach are great areas to
find tidepools. Estero Bluffs State Park
north of Cayucos is another area with
plenty of tidepools. Depending on the
tide, the animals that can be seen in
tidepools include small fish, shrimp, sea
stars, hermit crabs, anemones, sponges,
sea urchins, tube worms, sea cucum-
bers and many, many more. Please
leave the tidepools exactly as you
found them. Tidepools are special, frag-
ile systems and disturbing the animals
and plants can cause harm.
Fishing
Fishing on the pier and from the
shore of Cayucos State Beach is a fa-
vorite activity for locals and visitors. No
fishing license is needed. Surf fishing
is also allowed but a license is needed.
Deep sea fishing is also available from
local commercial fishing businesses.
Beach activities
The Cayucos State Beach stretches
five miles south to Morro Bay. Run, jog,
or walk as far as you like. Leashed dogs
are welcome. Other beach activities
include surfing, boogie boarding, kaya-
king or sitting in the sand and building
sand castles.
Cayucos Sausage Company
Cayucos Sausage Company is a seaside
delicatessen that makes gourmet
sausages with the finest ingredients
and never uses preservatives. In
addition to the sausages they are an
upscale full-service deli and meat
market. 12 N. Ocean Avenue, Suite 121,
cayucossausage.com, (805) 900-5377
Schooners
Newly remodelled and featuring the
best outdoor beachfront dining on the
Central Coast! Schooners offers fresh
seafood, steaks and daily specials for
the whole family. 171 N Ocean Ave,
schoonerscayucos.com, (805) 995-3883
Hotels & Lodging
Beachside Rentals
Over 65 vacation rentals located in
perfect locations in Cayucos, Morro
Bay, and Cambria. Clean, comfortable,
and many just steps from the
sand. Friendly staff ready to help
guests enjoy unforgettable Central
Coast getaways. Some pet-friendly
availability. Beachsiderentals.com,
(805) 995-3680