Outdoors in San Luis Obispo

Downtown Historic District

Scout Coffee

Modern haunt serving locally roasted coffee & housemade pastries in a bright, brick-accented space.

Outdoors

Bishop Peak

Outdoors

Santa Rosa Park

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

Outdoors

Laguna Lake Park

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

Outdoors

Meadow Park

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

Food & Drink

Scout Coffee

Downtown

McCarthy's | Irish Pub

Mellow, long-running watering hole providing draft beers, familiar pub grub & shuffleboard.

Wellness

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

Upscale rooms & suites in a 100-acre resort with natural hot spring baths & a lagoon, plus dining.

Downtown Historic District

Frog & Peach Pub

Laid-back music venue with rock, blues & reggae show, plus a back patio & craft beers on tap.

Outdoors

Avila Beach Park

Downtown Historic District

Kreuzberg California

Low-key, art-adorned hangout serving house-roasted coffee & cafe bites like eggs & sandwiches.

Downtown

Field Day Coffee

Downtown Historic District

Buen Dia Coffee

Downtown

Lure Fish House

Locally sourced seafood, wine & beer in an upmarket space with an oyster bar & a nautical theme.

Downtown Historic District

Mistura Restaurant

Contemporary restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine made with house-grown organic produce.

Downtown Historic District

Luna Red

Stylish eatery with regular live music & lounge serving globally inspired tapas, wine & cocktails.

Food & Drink

Copper Cafe and Bakery

Enduring Madonna Inn landmark with ornate wood carvings, hand-painted murals & casual American fare.

Downtown Historic District

Linnaea's Cafe

Welcoming neighborhood cafe hosting musical & other performances, with window & garden seating.

Downtown Historic District

LOKUM

Downtown Historic District

Finney's - Crafthouse & Kitchen

Downtown

BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery

Chill coffeehouse with fair trade java, espresso drinks & Italian sodas, plus baked goods.

Downtown Historic District

Flour House

Neapolitan-style pizza & pasta, plus cocktails & craft beer in a lively space with a cozy patio.

Downtown

Libertine Brewing Company

Sports & Recreation

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Bluff Trail

Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife.