San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo County, CA

Outdoors in San Luis Obispo

Scout analyzed 58 San Luis Obispo places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.

Places analyzed

58

Matches

14

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for outdoors

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

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Bishop Peak

Outdoors

Bishop Peak

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Santa Rosa Park

Outdoors

Santa Rosa Park

Recreational space features sports courts & fields, picnic areas, a large playground & a skate park.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Laguna Lake Park

Outdoors

Laguna Lake Park

Lakefront spot for boating & fishing with playground, sand volleyball, BBQs & migratory birds.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Meadow Park

Outdoors

Meadow Park

Leafy public park with sports facilities, a barbecue area, community garden & horseshoe pit.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Avila Beach Park

Outdoors

Avila Beach Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Sinsheimer Park

Outdoors

Sinsheimer Park

Multi-use area with sports courts & fields, picnicking, disc golf, walking trails & a swimming pool.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Mitchell Park

Old Town Historic District

Mitchell Park

Small, grassy park with a playground, horseshoe pits & a gazebo, plus barbecues & picnic tables.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Morro Bay State Park

Outdoors

Morro Bay State Park

Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Cuesta Canyon Park

Outdoors

Cuesta Canyon Park

A ball field, volleyball courts, horseshoes & play equipment plus a stream & picnics with BBQ pits.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Irish Hills Natural Reserve

Outdoors

Irish Hills Natural Reserve

Large natural area featuring diverse habitats & 8+ miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Cave Landing

Outdoors

Cave Landing

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
El Chorro Regional Park

Outdoors

El Chorro Regional Park

Green space with hiking trails, camp grounds, picnic areas, off-leash dog park & botanical gardens.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Dinosaur Caves Park

Shell Beach

Dinosaur Caves Park

A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Avila Valley Barn

Outdoors

Avila Valley Barn

Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce.

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