- TripBuzz found 88 things to do with kids in or near San Luis Obispo, California, including 67 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Atascadero and Santa Maria.
- From Madonna Inn Trail Rides to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, the San Luis Obispo area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
- Located along California's central coast is the city of San Luis Obispo. One of the states oldest communities, the state offers a mix of history and natural beauty enjoyed by locals and tourists. Hiking through the cities green hills and canyons is a favorite pastime, as is visiting some the areas famous inn's and theatres.
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Spend a full day dodging paintballs during pulse-pounding games in a field with various barricades including wooden walls and concrete pipes
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Madonna Inn Trail Rides offers several trail ride packages, including a trail ride/meal package and a trail ride/hotel stay package. The rides are led by experienced wranglers and the horses are advertised as being gentle and friendly.
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1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Designed to engage the curiosity of children, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum offers visitors playrooms to explore filled with hands-on activities. Each room has a different theme; from a doctor's office to a fire truck.
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Drive-in theaters like this are sadly becoming a thing of the past. Sunset Drive-In still offers good prices and a classic drive-in screen.
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The first solar-powered movie theater in the United States, Palm Theatre features mostly independent and foreign films along with some mainstream movies. The theater offers digital projection, Dolby digital sound and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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A staple of the cinema scene in San Luis Obispo, the Fremont Theater shows a mixture of new releases and old favorites. The Fremont's sister theater is the Downtown Centre 7, located in the heart of the city.
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Besides the scenic beauty of the place, El Chorro Regional Park is also popular for its annual Renaissance Fair, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, many hiking trails, well-maintained campsites, nearby golf course, club houses and more.
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Facing a lake, Laguna Lake Park provides visitors with an area for fishing and feeding ducks. In addition to the lake, the park has amenities like a disc golf course, dog park, picnic area, playground, and more.
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888 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Downtown Theatre Socal Cinemas is a local movie theater that shows a large selection of newly released and unique films for its guests to enjoy. Amenities at the theater include a large concessions menu, matinee ticket specials, and 3-D films.
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1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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San Luis Obispo is home to the California Polytechnic University, a leading research university. 'Cal Poly' is most renowned for its engineering, physics and mathematics programs. It is also a center of computer science and innovation.
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San Luis Obispo features many hiking trails. Bishop Peak is one of the most strenuous due to its steep incline. The trail is four miles long and takes physically fit hikers roughly two hours to complete its circular route.