San Luis Obispo Attractions
Central Coast Cities and Tourist Attractions
Here you'll find the best of San Luis Obispo County's abundant opportunities to explore its unique towns, beauty, history, arts and culture. You'll find popular attractions such as the famous Hearst Castle, historic missions, museums, wineries, performing arts, art galleries, antiques, boutiques, estuaries, wildlife and other points of interest.
Hearst Castle
San Simeon 
Magnificent Hearst Castle offers daily tours of this historic private 127-acre estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. The castle consists of unique artifacts, Renaissance art, ornate swimming pools, fanciful gardens and over 165 rooms.
Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo offers a unique blend of history, culture, commerce and entertainment. In the heart of downtown is Mission Plaza with its historic restored mission. The plaza is complemented by a bustling downtown offering great shopping, dining, night life, and its famous Thursday Night Farmers' Market.
Historic Missions
San Luis Obispo
The county is home to two prominent missions. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, was founded in 1772. Surrounding the mission is Mission Plaza, a venue for outdoor events -- festivals, concerts and special events.
Arroyo Grande Village
Arroyo Grande
Explore the Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, the Central Coast's unique turn-of-the-century downtown village. Here you'll find a unique array of antiques, specialty shops, wine tasting, and fine dining, all nestled within the scenic atmosphere of historic buildings, natural beauty, and timeless treasures.
Avila Beach
Avila Beach
Enjoy the charm of the newly renovated beach town of Avila Beach, offering shopping, wine tasting and fine dining. Avila Beach is best known for having the warmest, finest beach weather on the Central Coast and is a popular family destination.Nearby Port San Luis presents more dining, tours of Point San Luis Lighthouse, golf, sport fishing excursions and hiking.
Village of Cambria
Cambria
Cambria is a beautiful seaside village ''Where The Pines Meet The Sea'' known for its natural beauty of unspoiled coastline with rocky bluffs and sandy beaches. This quaint village is host to many gourmet restaurants, boutiques, local artists and quality art galleries with paintings of the natural beauty of the area.
Cayucos by the Sea
Cayucos
Downtown Cayucos still has the small town charm, while being located just steps from a great beach for swimmng, surfing and fishing. Enjoy the pier, great restaurants and antique stores in this charming old town.
Town of Harmony
Harmony
Harmony is one of the smallest towns in the USA, with just 14 inhabitants. It offers historic buildings with small boutiques, pottery shop, glass maker, several crafters and artisans, and a charming winery overlooking the tiny town below.
Los Osos/Baywood Park
Los Osos
Baywood Park is a small town located next to Los Osos, and has incredible beaches, sunsets, nature preserves and dunes. Visit here to see Montana de Oro State Park or use as a base to visit other parts of this very scenic county.
Morro Bay Estuary
Morro Bay
Morro Rock, the near by dunes, harbor and estuary are beautiful to look at and a year-round attraction to visitors. You'll find wonderful stores, art galleries and boutiques right next to the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
Montana de Oro State Park
Los Osos
A beautiful nature preserve on the coast in Los Osos. Great hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Tidepools. Make sure to visit beautiful Spooners Cove inside the park, which also offers a small natural history museum of local teasures.
Oceano Dunes
Oceano
The dunes in Grover Beach and Oceano are one of the few places where you can drive your vehicle on the sand. The dunes adjoin the Oso Flaco nature preserve with rare plants and animals.
City of Paso Robles
Paso Robles
Paso Robles is in wine country and is known for its relaxed ambience and beautiful drives. The scenery is as delicious as the wines they produce. Enjoy wine tasting, historic downtown shopping, and annual wine festivals and car shows.
Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach
Pismo and Shell Beach offer long white beaches, rocky cliffs and spectacular sunsets. This Classic California beach town offers superb dining and shopping, golf, the dunes, horseback riding, surfing, body boarding, or fishing from a 1200-foot pier. Views of the Pacific Ocean, Point Conception and Avila Bay can be seen from the bluffs.
Elephant Seals
San Simeon
Elephant seals can be observed along small coves just south of the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. Populations have grown from a few dozen in 1990 to current estimates of nearly 10,000.
Wineries & Vineyards
San Luis Obispo
National acclaim has been bestowed upon the prize winning wines and premium vineyards in San Luis Obispo County. Over 80 wineries welcome visitors to sample prize-winning selections and current releases.
