Guidebook for the Central Coast

Laureen & Brian
Laureen & Brian
Guidebook for the Central Coast

Food Scene

Amazing farm-to-table food in a fun and busy atmosphere. Their wood-fired pizzas are the best around. Get there early because this place is popular with the locals!
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand Ave
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing farm-to-table food in a fun and busy atmosphere. Their wood-fired pizzas are the best around. Get there early because this place is popular with the locals!
Delicious and healthy organic smoothies, fresh juices and pre-made salads.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Virtjuice
1200 E Grand Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious and healthy organic smoothies, fresh juices and pre-made salads.
Tasty baked goods and coffee shop just up the street from our house.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Pea Bakery
1200 E Grand Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tasty baked goods and coffee shop just up the street from our house.
Just around the corner from us.
Starbucks
1211 E Grand Ave
Just around the corner from us.
Fresh and tasty sushi!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Izakaya Raku
953 W Grand Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh and tasty sushi!
Possibly the freshest sushi in the county with incredibly inventive dishes but the service is slow at times.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Umi Sushi
1319 W Grand Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Possibly the freshest sushi in the county with incredibly inventive dishes but the service is slow at times.
Pub food and beer!
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch St
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pub food and beer!
A west coast favorite!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In-N-Out Burger
1170 W Branch St
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A west coast favorite!
Good food with a view right next to the Pismo Pier.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oyster Loft
101 Pomeroy Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good food with a view right next to the Pismo Pier.
Our most reliable hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Efren's Deli
1720 Beach St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our most reliable hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant.
Amazing food, especially the fried chicken and waffles!
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand Ave
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing food, especially the fried chicken and waffles!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bunn Thai Bistro
968 W Grand Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surprisingly delicious vegan dishes. Their avocado toast is unreal!
Ynot Juice Bar
897 N Oak Park Blvd
Surprisingly delicious vegan dishes. Their avocado toast is unreal!
Eat and drink on the pier in Avila Beach!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach Dr
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eat and drink on the pier in Avila Beach!
Locally owned great coffee within walking distance! Also, a small breakfast menu with a kickbutt and filling avo toast and chia pudding.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banner Coffee Company
995 E Grand Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locally owned great coffee within walking distance! Also, a small breakfast menu with a kickbutt and filling avo toast and chia pudding.
Amazing and unique tacos and ceviche!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papi's Grill
1090 Price St
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing and unique tacos and ceviche!
Something for everyone here!
san luis obispo public market
3845 South Higuera Street
Something for everyone here!
Great hangout and excellent food!
Greenhouse Coffee Company
Great hangout and excellent food!

Essentials

Our favorite local grocery store just up the 101 Freeway in Pismo. Organic choices, juice/coffee bar, fresh sushi and great local wine/craft beer selection.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
California Fresh Market
771 Foothill Blvd
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite local grocery store just up the 101 Freeway in Pismo. Organic choices, juice/coffee bar, fresh sushi and great local wine/craft beer selection.

Parks & Nature

We love walking this 2.5 mile paved trail into Avila on the weekends. There's even a great deli / wine bar halfway there!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ontario & Bob Jones Trail station
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We love walking this 2.5 mile paved trail into Avila on the weekends. There's even a great deli / wine bar halfway there!
Easy beach access for a day trip or just to watch the sunset.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oceano Dunes SVRA
100 Cabrillo Hwy
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Easy beach access for a day trip or just to watch the sunset.
One of the most scenic hikes overlooking the ocean near Pismo Beach.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Pismo
80 Mattie Rd
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the most scenic hikes overlooking the ocean near Pismo Beach.

Drinks & Nightlife

We'll be members of this winery until the day we die. Many of their Rhone wines are affordable and all are delicious.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sans Liege Wines
2995 Limestone Way
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We'll be members of this winery until the day we die. Many of their Rhone wines are affordable and all are delicious.
Delicious cocktails in the Village of Arroyo Grande (our small historic downtown).
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch St
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious cocktails in the Village of Arroyo Grande (our small historic downtown).
Great food, wine, beer and live music in an intimate setting!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puffer's of Pismo
781 Price St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food, wine, beer and live music in an intimate setting!

Entertainment & Activities

One of the two popular places to rent ATV's.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BJ's ATV Rentals
197 W Grand Ave
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the two popular places to rent ATV's.
One of the two popular places to rent ATV's. We recommend a two hour ride – time goes fast.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arnie's ATV Rentals
311 Pier Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the two popular places to rent ATV's. We recommend a two hour ride – time goes fast.
Eat, drink and laugh!
Gaslight Melodrama Theatre
12748 Jomani Dr
Eat, drink and laugh!

Sightseeing

The little village of Arroyo Grande is packed with boutique shops, restaurants and a few places to wine taste. There is also a swinging bridge!
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The little village of Arroyo Grande is packed with boutique shops, restaurants and a few places to wine taste. There is also a swinging bridge!

Relaxing

A small hidden oasis on the way to Avila. Private hot tub rentals and massage.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach Dr
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A small hidden oasis on the way to Avila. Private hot tub rentals and massage.
Nothing fancy but if you're looking for a reasonably priced soak it will do the trick.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avila Hot Springs
250 Avila Beach Dr
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nothing fancy but if you're looking for a reasonably priced soak it will do the trick.