Guidebook for Oceano
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Oceano Dunes SVRA
100 Cabrillo HwyGreat camping and off-loading for any type of vehicle.
Oceano Campground
555 Pier AveClosest entrance to Oceano Dunes
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetGreat place for whole family.
Arroyo Grande
Beautiful and quaint little town with unique shops.
Avila Beach
Warmest beach around.
Great individual natural spring hot tubs. Can rent by the hour during the day and night.
48 locals recommend
Avila Hot Springs
250 Avila Beach DrGreat individual natural spring hot tubs. Can rent by the hour during the day and night.
San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly College located here. Great shopping and restaurants.
Pismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy AvePier fishing, bait shop, great restaurants and shops.
Shell Beach
Cute little town w/a variety of quirky houses. Cliff ocean views.
Food Scene
Great vegetarian choices, along w/great gyros, lots of beer/wine on draft, take out wine/beer, and cigars.
11 locals recommend
Hapy Bistro
821 N Oak Park BlvdGreat vegetarian choices, along w/great gyros, lots of beer/wine on draft, take out wine/beer, and cigars.
Ynot Juice Bar
897 N Oak Park BlvdGreat Juices, vegan menu.
Great vegan joint. Juices and vegan breakfast/lunch menu. Some outdoor seating as well as indoor.
Planted
201 E Branch StGreat vegan joint. Juices and vegan breakfast/lunch menu. Some outdoor seating as well as indoor.
Great farm to table restaurant w/a variety of choices in their changing seasonal menu. Also, good drink options and "fancy" cocktails.
134 locals recommend
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveGreat farm to table restaurant w/a variety of choices in their changing seasonal menu. Also, good drink options and "fancy" cocktails.
Awesome breakfasts, (and lunch/dinner too), dog friendly patio.
66 locals recommend
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach RdAwesome breakfasts, (and lunch/dinner too), dog friendly patio.
Sister Kitchen
245 W Grand AveBest Thai food around. Just not open on Tuesdays.
Red Dirt Coffee House
1142 E Grand AveGreat, local, independent coffee shop.
This is actually called Willow and it's on Willow Road. Wouldn't let me pick actual place. Great outdoor patio w/live music sometimes. Great beer/wine menu, pizza, hummus, and Boar's head meat options.
Old Willow Road
Old Willow RoadThis is actually called Willow and it's on Willow Road. Wouldn't let me pick actual place. Great outdoor patio w/live music sometimes. Great beer/wine menu, pizza, hummus, and Boar's head meat options.
Amazing location out on the Hartford Pier in Avila. Great tacos/salads/atmosphere.
39 locals recommend
Mersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach DrAmazing location out on the Hartford Pier in Avila. Great tacos/salads/atmosphere.
Efren's Deli
1720 Beach StGreat local Mexican joint close to house.
Sylvester's Burgers
1099 Santa Ynez AveGreat local burger joint close to house.
Entertainment & Activities
One of a kind, private hot tubs (rented by hour) spread out up a hill. These aren't the typical hot tubs, they are mineral feb from local hot springs. Open late, make sure to make a reservation.
105 locals recommend
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrOne of a kind, private hot tubs (rented by hour) spread out up a hill. These aren't the typical hot tubs, they are mineral feb from local hot springs. Open late, make sure to make a reservation.
Sightseeing
Check out the famous Oceano (Pismo) Dunes from your own ATV. Arnie's will give you a discount if you tell them you rented from me. One mile from house.
7 locals recommend
Arnie's ATV Rentals
311 Pier AveCheck out the famous Oceano (Pismo) Dunes from your own ATV. Arnie's will give you a discount if you tell them you rented from me. One mile from house.