- The list below includes 81 free or cheap things to do in or near San Luis Obispo, California, including 53 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
- From California Polytechnic University to Bishop Peak, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Luis Obispo and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Atascadero and Paso Robles.
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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.
12.2 Miles
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.
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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.
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The James Dean Junction is a site that serves as a memorial for the famous actor, who passed away in a car crash. The site, which includes a plaque that discusses the famous actor, is near a restaurant that sells James Dean memorabilia.
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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.
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A nine acre park that hosts the Morro Bay skate park facility, Coleman Park is a prime spot for wildlife, ocean life, and bird watching. The park has picnic areas and a basketball court.
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Rock Kayak offers kayaks for rent and for purchase, as well as kayak tours with experienced guides. They offer lessons with rentals for beginners, and provide safety equipment with every rental.
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601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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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.
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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.
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Sport anglers and saltwater fishing enthusiasts have high praise for Virg's Landing, a chartered fishing company heaquartered in Morro Bay. The company also offers wildlife observation tours and whale-watching trips..