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Places to Visit in San Luis Obispo County

 

Attractions (73)

Activities (79)

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Outdoors (32)
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Museums (4)
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Elephant Seal Rookery, San Simeon
Ranked #1 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Piedras Blancas, San Simeon
Ranked #2 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Beaches; Nature/ Wildlife Areas

Three miles north of the turnoff to Hearst Castle, you'll find a parking lot overlooking a beach at Piedras Blancas. If it's Dec-Feb, the presence of crowds of people lined up at... more »

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Ranked #3 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Scenic Drives

 Moonstone Drive is a gorgeous street that runs along Moonstone Beach.  Here you will find many different styles of lodging and inns.  There is also the Moonstone Beach Bar &... more »

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Ranked #4 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: State Parks
A great network of biking trails make this state park a perfect destination for expert and beginner bikers alike.
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Ranked #5 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Beaches; Geologic Formations

 Moonstone Beach is a gorgeous strech of coastline in the Cambria area.  Here you will view waves crashing on the surf and see numerous sea lions basking on the rocks.  It is also... more »

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Ranked #6 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #7 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Biking Trails
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Hearst Castle, San Simeon
Ranked #8 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Historic Sites; Castles; Monuments/ Statues
It took 28 years to complete William Randolph Hearst's lavish estate, which includes 165 rooms on 125 acres.
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Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo
Ranked #9 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Theatres
Owner description: State-of-the-art performance center is maintained by three important entities: California Polytechnic State University, the... more » Owner description: State-of-the-art performance center is maintained by three important entities: California Polytechnic State University, the City of San Luis Obispo and the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. « less
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Ranked #10 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Bodies of Water
California coastal wetland located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and covering 10 miles of shoreline.
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Morro Rock, Morro Bay
Ranked #11 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Geologic Formations
Owner description: Home to flocks of Peregrine falcons, egrets and blue herons, the 50-acre Morro Rock is the last in a chain of extinct... more » Owner description: Home to flocks of Peregrine falcons, egrets and blue herons, the 50-acre Morro Rock is the last in a chain of extinct volcanoes. « less
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Bishop Peak, San Luis Obispo
Ranked #12 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Geologic Formations; Lookouts

This hike is a popular one with the locals.  You will encounter many Cal Poly students.  The ascent is somewhat more rigorous than is generally depicted.  Sturdy shoes are... more »

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Ranked #13 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Missions
Owner description: Founded on September 1, 1772, this is considered one of the most beautiful missions in California and still serves as an... more » Owner description: Founded on September 1, 1772, this is considered one of the most beautiful missions in California and still serves as an active church in the community. « less
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Ranked #14 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Tours; Equestrian Trails; Horseback Riding Stables
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Ranked #15 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: History Museums; Natural History Museums

The fifty- year-old Museum of Natural History is the only natural history museum in the entire State Park system.  In 2002 it was completely modernized.  The old stagnent exhibits... more »

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Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
Ranked #16 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Cinemas
Classic art deco and neon movie theater.
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Ranked #17 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Theatres
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Moonstone Beach, San Simeon
Ranked #18 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Beaches
Charming and natural beach.
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Valencia Peak Trail, San Luis Obispo
Ranked #19 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Trails; Hiking Trails
Hiking trail that ends with a spectacular view of the whole Central Coast.
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Ranked #20 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: State Parks; Museums
This beautiful state park campground is across the road from the beach.
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Ranked #21 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Beaches
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Sunset Drive-In Theatre, San Luis Obispo
Ranked #22 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #23 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: State Parks
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Ranked #24 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #25 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Missions
This mission was founded among the Salinas Indians, who inhabited the area in the 1700's.
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Ranked #26 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: State Parks
This state park is a popular spot for picnics, weddings, and watching sunsets - or whales.
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Ranked #27 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Owner description: We rent ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles i.e.: quads) for riding on the former Pismo Dunes (Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation... more » Owner description: We rent ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles i.e.: quads) for riding on the former Pismo Dunes (Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area today.) At Arnie's visitors will find a rare opportunity to tour one of the largest coastal sand dune ranges in the world. Arnie's ATV Rentals is located on the Central Coast of California - and provides you with a way to see the dunes up close and personal! « less
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Ranked #28 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Forests
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Ranked #29 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Theatres
The longest continuously running community theater in the United States.
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Ranked #30 of 73 attractions in San Luis Obispo County
Category: Lighthouses
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