Free & Cheap Things to Do in Atascadero, CA

  • The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Atascadero, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Monuments and Skate Parks.
  • From Heilman Park to Paloma Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Atascadero and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach and Cambria.
  • The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Atascadero, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Monuments and Skate Parks.
  • From Heilman Park to Paloma Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Atascadero and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach and Cambria.
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13.4 Miles
94% 119 votes
History Museums 601 Embarcadero Street, Morro Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Morro Bay Skateboard Museum houses some great memorabilia and vintage skateboards to showcase the history of skateboarding. Some boards date as far back as 1930's. Other items on display include the boards of Stephen Pizzo, Dennis Allgeier and more.
13.4 Miles
95% 174 votes
Arts Centers One Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 MoreLess Info
San Luis Obispo's Performing Arts Center is one of California's most prestigious venues for classical music, ballet, theater and musicals. Its calendar is filled with world-class offerings, including stars of the American and international music scenes.
13.4 Miles
99% 71 votes
Kayaking 551 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA MoreLess Info
Kayak Horizons Tours offers guided tours throughout 15 miles of protected and scenic waters. Visitors can tour in kayaks or stand-up paddleboards, and tours include sightings of diverse and abundant wildlife.
13.4 Miles
71% 99 votes
Pubs 801 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442 MoreLess Info
The Libertine Pub is a small batch focused brewery and bar that caters to the beer lover with over 48 craft beers on tap. Specialty cocktails, small batch spirits, American fare, and Members Club discounts are also available.
13.4 Miles
100% 15 votes
Sports Museums 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442 MoreLess Info
A comprehensive archive of skateboarding history, Morro Bay Skatelab Skateboard Museum traces the pastime from its roots in the 1930s all the way to the present. On display are more than 200 skateboards from various eras.
13.5 Miles
91% 22 votes
Paddleboarding 501 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442 MoreLess Info
Stand up paddle board rentals are offered by Central Coast Stand Up Paddling which is located directly on the water of Morro Bay. Tours of the area waterways, stand up paddle board lessons, and sales are available as well.
13.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 300-394 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442 MoreLess Info
Nicknamed 'Pirate's Park,' Tidelands Park is a city park featuring a pirate themed playground for children. The park offers several open areas as well as picnic areas - and is reputed as being clean and well maintained.
13.7 Miles
85% 698 votes
National & State Parks State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442 MoreLess Info
Beautiful Morro Bay State Park has many attractive visitor amenities, including a golf course and natural history museum. It is an excellent destination for tourists, scouting groups and school field trips.
13.8 Miles
93% 176 votes
Natural History Museums Morro Bay State Park Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442 MoreLess Info
Nestled within Morro Bay State Park, the Morrow Bay Museum of Natural History is a fascinating institution for visitors of all ages. It emphasizes the role of birds in the park's ecosystem and includes a huge heron rookery.
13.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
Scenic Walks Morro Bay, CA 93402 MoreLess Info
Los Osos Elfin Forest is a 90 acre nature area populated by brackish marsh, pygmy oak, chaparral, and coastal dune scrub. Visitors will find a 4/5 mile looping boardwalk, as well as a wide variety of plant and wildlife.
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