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Discover the best top things to do in San Luis Obispo County, United States including Studios on the Park, Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop, Art Central, Park Street Gallery, Farmers Market, John Ramos Gallery, The Gallery at the Network, Fiona Bleu Gallery, Steynberg Gallery, The Barn Antiques & Unique.
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1. Studios on the Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Studios on the Park is a nonprofit gallery and open studios art center in a prestigious location in downtown Paso Robles, Ca. Studios’ arts access and education services to more than 100,000 students, families and visitors each year help to make the Central Coast region a leader in creative culture, education and innovation. Among our many essential program and outreach efforts is Kids Art Smart. We believe all children should have access to creative learning opportunities through the arts. With arts education cut from local schools, Studios on the Park provides free visual arts programming for thousands of K-12 grade students.
Reviewed By JohnInItaly - Santa Cruz, United States
This interesting gallery has something for everyone and is a great asset to the local community by allowing local artists to work in front of clients, and it also has class space for local adults and children to develop their interests and talents. After a wonderful dinner on the square, we walked the perimeter streets and enjoyed our visit, buying a little something to voice our support for the local artists. Car art is a 1950-1953 Hudson, like the ones our family owned in those years! :-)
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. Art Central
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Art Central is an art & drafting supply store for local artists by local artists. It is our mission to promote & support the visual arts of San Luis Obispo County. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find what you need to create your masterpieces or discover a new creative outlet! Our gallery proudly hosts a diverse array of fine art by local artists.
4. Park Street Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Paso Robles' premier fine art gallery featuring prominent local artists of the Central Coast.
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
Located on one of the side streets that end in City Park, this gallery offers a lovely collection of paintings, sculptures, multimedia creations, wood and stone carvings, all under a clean, modern, air-conditioned roof. The staff person was very helpful and knowledgeable about the art and the artists. The pieces are nicely displayed, with attractive groupings. Much of the work represents original paintings. We also found a few prints and limited editions.
5. Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 350 reviews
Every Thursday night through out the year, the city hosts a delightful outdoor market/festival where local farmers sell the freshest fruits, vegetables and produce while local musicians and performers entertain the crowds.
Reviewed By russellsr2018 - Santa Barbara, United States
Love the farmers’ market in SLO. It’s a street party every week! Be sure to check it out if you’re in the area.
6. John Ramos Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Paintings from the artist's travels through Baja California and Coastal Mexico are featured.
7. The Gallery at the Network
8. Fiona Bleu Gallery
9. Steynberg Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Art Gallery and Cafe, serving organic coffee and a wide variety of menu items. Also a music venue, having featured a number of great acts including Frank Black, Port O'Brien, Inga Swearingen and Cafe Musique.
