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Discover the best top things to do in San Luis Obispo County, United States including Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop, Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop, Boo Boo Records, Alapay Cellars, Artifacts Gallery, Vivant Fine Cheese, Cambria Nursery and Florist, Amphora Gallery, Montello Olive Oil, Sebastian General Store.
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1. Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of TOP 20 WINES BARS IN AMERICA, Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar, offers nearly every wine in stock by the glass - DAILY! With a wine list approaching a 1000 wines (no, that is not a typo), you are sure to discover your next favorite. Open daily. - CHECK WEBSITE FOR HOLIDAY HOURS.
Reviewed By colomonica - San Rafael, United States
What a wonderful shop! Due to COVID restrictions on operations & capacity, they no longer serve all their wines by the glass, just a selection of about a half dozen. You can have a glass, or a flight. The staff member who helped us was very knowledgeable about every wine we asked about, very gracious, and gave us tips on other things to do both here in Pismo & for the rest of our trip to the Santa Maria valley. I highly recommend this store & will definitely come again whenever we visit Pismo Beach!
2. Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,096 reviews
The Elephant Seal Viewing area and the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (250 San Simeon Ave, Suite 3B, San Simeon, CA) are two separate locations. They are 7.2 miles apart. Please plan to visit both while you are in the area. Directions to both locations: https://elephantseal.org/locations/ The Friends of the Elephant Seal docents (guides) provide education for visitors to the Elephant Seal Viewing area at Piedras Blancas, every morning and afternoon, 365 days a year. Long boardwalks provide wonderful, up-close viewing opportunities. Look for docents in the blue jackets! Viewing Area is located 4 miles north of the Hearst Castle. Find us here: Put these coordinates into any map program: 35° 39' 48" N, 121° 15' 28" W Or use this link for the accurate location of the viewing area: https://goo.gl/maps/fzfACKBqNgcwurjf9
Reviewed By timohteee - Delaware, United States
My wife and I actually drove passed this stop and turned around to go back because we noticed a large group of people. We are glad we decided to turn around! When we got there around 6PM, there were a couple dozen elephant seals basking in the sun on the beach. Every now and then, you’ll catch one get up and stretch or another scooting across the sand to a new spot. It was surprisingly amazing to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat and was definitely a highlight for us both on our trip.
3. Boo Boo Records
4. Alapay Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By oceanready - Las Vegas, United States
I am a wine club member here. They ALWAYS have award winning wines in their offering. Beautiful and fun tasting room with friendly people helping you enjoy and learn about their wines. LOVE IT!
5. Artifacts Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Artifacts Gallery represents the country's leading artists, both in sculpture and paintings. We have a unique blend of art, sculptures, gifts, jewelry, glass, and garden decor. We also have a custom frame shop for all of your framing needs. Established in 1993, Artifacts Gallery is a large, fine art gallery owned by Thad Markham, in business at this same address for over twenty years. We are located in the historic coastal community of Cambria, California, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This small village (population 6,500) on the unspoiled Central Coast is nestled in the Monterey Pine forest along spectacular Highway 1. We're serious about art, but that doesn't mean art is always a serious business! Our gallery is a welcoming space with art consultants who treat everyone like a new friend. Our well-informed, friendly staff has one mission: to help you find the art you love that will make your home a beautiful expression of your personality.
Reviewed By jfd - Scottsdale, United States
this place has unique art from a variety of artists. very unusual, some whimsical, some Goddards at reasonable prices. Really excellent and worth a stop.
6. Vivant Fine Cheese
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By shannonu985
Yes! I am from Wisconsin, so I know cheese. Going to wineries and hearing them declare this place, and the owner, the experts in cheese I knew I had to go. Not only are they well versed in what to pair with specific wines, they will accommodate your tastes and make sure that you get exactly what you want. Worth a visit, and if you can't, they deliver!
7. Cambria Nursery and Florist
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
Cambria's premiere nursery, florist and gift shop. Find everything from garden basics, indoor and outdoor plants, professional florist services and charming home decor and gifts here!
Reviewed By SMGrandma - Santa Maria, United States
This is a great place to visit. The plants and flowers always look healthy and vibrant. There are little areas to explore, including a lovely gift shop. Their location is divided nicely into various areas...succulents, blooming plants, garden accessories. It is a fantastic place to visit in December when Cambria is having their annual Christmas Market. The employees are very helpful.
8. Amphora Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By anniemh2o - Washington DC, United States
We stopped in to just look around, but then noticed the jewelry and stayed much longer than anticipated. The silver chains is what really interested us and the owner was super accommodating. We ended up going back the next day to buy more. There is much more than jewelry to this gallery; I recommend stopping in.
9. Montello Olive Oil
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Established in 2014, owner Lorraine Montello has always believed that fresh California olive oil and aged Italian balsamic vinegar should be accessible, fun to learn about, and easy to enjoy. So she designed a better oil and vinegar tasting room experience that's all about you. With free daily offerings that includes complimentary bread, guests are encouraged to ask questions and experiment with the provided pairing suggestions.
Reviewed By joerussin
Montello is a unique experience in Cambria. They import a tremendous variety of balsamics from Italy and have many of their imported olive oils infused with flavors from local farms. You can taste every variety they carry, a treat in itself. We thought about buying one or two bottles but ended up with 8 because they were all so wonderful. The white balsamic is very special and especially good for baking fish. And the prices, for this quality vinegars and oils, are reasonable. If you love to cook don't miss this little shop of flavors.
10. Sebastian General Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Sebastian's in Old San Simeon Village, across Highway 1 from the entrance to Hearst Castle, is a well-known casual eatery. Serving up the very best Heart Ranch burgers, salads and sandwiches - guests from all over can enjoy a bite to eat on the deck with an ocean view or inside the cafe with historic photographs of the Hearst Ranch and Castle. Our historic building has been a general store in the village since 1873 when Leopold Frankl opened one to sell supplies to whalers, miners, dairy farmers and those who transported products in or out by ship.
Reviewed By StephanieR892
Excellent food and wine! We had amazing burgers made with Hearst Ranch beef and shared a bottle of wine. Friendly and casual!
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