What to do and see in Wine Coast Country California, San Luis Obispo County: The Best Outdoor Activities

September 23, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Wine Coast Country California, United States including Bluff Trail, Piedras Blancas, Marine Terrace Trail, Avila Beach Paddlesports, Olde Port Beach, Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Avila Beach Whale Watching, Point Buchon Trail, Estero Bluffs State Park.
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1. Bluff Trail

Montana de Oro State Park starts just past Ranger Station 5 miles south of Los Osos near the end of Pecho Valley Road, Los Osos, CA +1 805-772-7434 http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail/www.hikespeak.com/trails/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Bluff Trail

Scenic hiking trail in the Montana De Oro State Park.

Reviewed By carolinenF3524LM

Gorgeous views- hills behind, cliffs ahead, and a short level path down to the beach. Incredible tide pools with lots of creatures to be found. Huge kelp and lots of sandstone with urchin pits in it. Lots of fun for kids too. Careful on the rocks!

2. Piedras Blancas

15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon, CA 93452
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5.0 based on 722 reviews

Piedras Blancas

Reviewed By DePere - De Pere, United States

We visited the elephant seal rookery of Piedras Blancas in mid-April. We learned while we were there that the large males (5000 pounds) with the extended noses (proboscis ) would not be on the beach at this time of the year. The elephant seals on the beach would be females and adolescents using the beach as a place to molt. This was a great experience. We visited the boardwalk during the evening and then returned to the same area in the morning. We witnessed more activity in the morning session. The boardwalks extend both north and south of the parking lot. There were seals in the water, seals on the beach, seals sleeping, seals climbing over each other, and seals sparring with each other. This was just a great experience, especially for a person from the Midwest. The area has great signage on the road so a person can easily find the rookery, located a few miles north of San Simeon. Brochures and informational bulletin boards provides you with education about these sea mammals. No fee associated with parking or accessing the viewing area.

3. Marine Terrace Trail

2705 Marlborough Ln Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Cambria, CA 93428-4452
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Marine Terrace Trail

4. Avila Beach Paddlesports

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Avila Beach Paddlesports

Yes, we're open! Reserve online. KAYAK and PADDLEBOARD to a private beach and walk up to the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse! Located directly on the waterfront. RENTALS, LESSONS & ADVENTURE TOURS. VOTED BEST OF SLO COUNTY! Explore the pristine waters, natural coastline, and secret beaches of Avila, the hidden gem of San Luis Obispo County, with Avila Beach Paddlesports. Avila Beach has the best weather on the Central Coast, so don't forget your sunblock! Beginners are welcome and free instruction and safety information is always included with kayak and paddleboard rentals. The friendly SuperCrew at Avila Beach Paddlesports has the local knowledge and expertise to create the best experience for you and your family! Their staff and professional guides have decades of local water knowledge and the skills to teach you how to explore, be safe, become a better paddler, and have fun!

5. Olde Port Beach

2650 Avila Beach Dr, Avila Beach, CA 93424-3560 https://www.avilabeachpier.com/information/olde-port-beach.html
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Olde Port Beach

6. Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail

Ontario Road, Avila Beach, CA 93406 +1 805-544-9096 [email protected] http://lcslo.org/project/bob-jones-city-to-sea-trail/
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5.0 based on 294 reviews

Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail

Reviewed By marktrus - Newbury Park, United States

This is a 1.7mile walk or bike ride to Avila Beach. Very senic, relaxing and easy to do, wonderful! It also takes you around the golf course, over a river via bridge.

7. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Off Highway 1, South on Windsor, Cambria, CA +1 805-927-2856 http://www.cambriacsd.org/cm/parks-rec/trails.html
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Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Reviewed By cvcalifornia

What a find! We've been going to Cambria for several years and I don't know how we missed this. BEAUTIFUL trails with whimsical benches. Can't wait to go back. You can meander along the cliff trail and return on the upper trail.....or save one for another day. We brought a little snack and watched the waves. Easy easy walk for any age.

8. Avila Beach Whale Watching

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Avila Beach Whale Watching

We are a small family run tour company that offers Powerboat excursions on the pristine waters of San Luis Obispo Bay, the hidden gem of the Central Coast. Hop aboard any of our tours and you will experience an abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities and see for yourself why locals and visitors alike consider our trips their favorite way to share the beauty of this bay with friends and family. Our boat is very comfortable and with only 6 passengers on each tour you are guaranteed a personalized experience and an unobstructed view when we stop to see the sights and animals. I have been leading adventure tours for over 35 years and will be your personal guide on every. Our boat is one of the best whale watching platforms on the west coast. She is an amazing 28 ft Power catamaran that is incredibly stable and quite fast which means you get more quality time with the whales than the traditional slower boats.

9. Point Buchon Trail

Pecho Valley Road South end of Montaña de Oro State Park, Los Osos, CA 93402 http://pge.modwest.com/pgereservations/trailschild.php
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Point Buchon Trail

Reviewed By TravelerPaul18

Closed for covid. We love this place because there are not as many people as the Montana de Oro bluffs. We've seen otters, whales, falcon, kestrel, numerous sea birds. It can be windy. It can be cold, It can be hot. Always beautiful.

10. Estero Bluffs State Park

Highway 1, Cayucos, CA 93430 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22263
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Estero Bluffs State Park

Reviewed By eileenf703

Love all the scenery on the central coast.51 yrs. Forever grateful never gets old. Great trail to run a working dog Aussie kelpie

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