San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 10 min
Avila Valley Barn (7 min) Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (24 min) The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California known for hiking fishing & birdwatching. Monta a De Oro State Park (31 min) Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs beaches & hills and trails for exploring. Oceano Dunes Svra (14 min) Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming plus birding & surf fishing. Bubblegum Alley (11 min) An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa (9 min) Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772 with a church gardens a museum & a gift shop. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min) A grassy lawn playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Central Coast Aquarium (5 min) Quaint longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (24 min) Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping with native plants & wildlife. Avila Hot Springs (4 min) Discovered in 1907 the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Pismo State Beach (11 min) Beach butterflies and camping Monarch Butterfly Grove (7 min) Eucalyptus tree filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Point San Luis Lighthouse (1 hr 57) Lighthouse and architecture Margo Dodd Park (7 min) Small grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo ocean views & beach access. |