Location: San Luis Obispo
Top Things to do in San Luis Obispo
Countries
10 Nature & Parks in San Luis Obispo That You Shouldn't Miss
Halfway between San Francisco and L.A., San Luis Obispo can be a relaxing getaway or a buzz of activity. For serenity, pack a lunch and head to one of dozens of wineries or take a drive to the beach for a leisurely swim. For a dose of history, visit the heart of the city at the beautiful Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Kids will love the Children’s Museum or Skate Park. Be sure to stroll along the creek downtown, where there are breweries, wine bars, restaurants and shopping for all tastes.
Restaurants in San Luis Obispo
1. Poly Canyon Loop
2. Valencia Peak Trail
3. Cerro San Luis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Located in the center of the city this peak rises more than 1,292 feet and is marked by a big "M", for Mission School, etched in its side. Once privately owned, the city eventually acquired 75 acres around the base of the mountain which is now open to the public for hiking, biking and sightseeing.
4. Bishop Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Named because it resembles a bishop's hat, the highest peak of the Morros range is heavily used by hikers and bicyclists. The climb to the top will take anywhere from one to two hours depending on your fitness level.
Reviewed By SimonG103
2 hours round trip for our family for great views and meeting friendly hikers helping each other up the (optional) rocks at the summit. Not an easy hike but we saw small kids doing well and lots of dogs. The view Is great all the way up and it’s well work the work. No bathrooms so take care of business before.
5. El Chorro Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Located right outside downtown San Luis Obispo, this park features the Dairy Creek Golf Course and a variety of outdoor attractions and facilities including barbecue areas, softball fields, botanical gardens and various hiking trails.
Reviewed By karengV6680WI - Boulder Creek, United States
I was traveling with my Aussie for business. She needed to get out so i chose the closest dog park to y destination. i was amazed how great it was. Very large. To large BBQ Picnic areas within the dog park itself as well as a kids play area just on the other side of the fence. Families can come for a picnic with the 4 footed family members and let them play. It is clean neat and very well designed. Beautiful tree's. Concrete walkways for those who wish. Covered with very clean wood chips. Several dog and people water fountains.
6. Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
7. Reservoir Canyon Trail
8. Cuesta Canyon County Park
9. Fisherman's Beach
10. San Luis Obispo botanical garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Learn about plants and ecosystems of five Mediterranean climate zones, from California and Chile to Australia and South Africa.
Reviewed By theshockness - Paramount, United States
My family had a good time exploring the botanical garden while I was attending a meeting. They saw many interesting plants and several small lizards. They would enjoy going back another time.
