- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near San Simeon, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Specialty Museums and Camping Site.
- From William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach to Moonstone Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Simeon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cambria, Big Sur, Morro Bay and Paso Robles.
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696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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The History Center and Museum houses two galleries highlighting stories from San Luis Obispo county's past, a gift shop, and a 'Kid's Room' with child friendly activities. Docents are available.
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751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Currently the flagship parish of the Roman Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, California, the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was the fifth Catholic mission established in California. It endured uneasy relationships with local Native Americans and at one point was nearly destroyed by their flaming arrows.
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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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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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Frog and Peach is a popular local bar with a wide range of drinks including a few rare varieties. The atmosphere is peaceful and laid back with live music events on most weekdays. The bartenders are friendly and the service is prompt.
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One of the more unusual attractions in San Luis Obispo is Bubblegum Alley, a narrow alley with walls thickly covered in used bubblegum. Visitors continue the tradition of 'leaving a piece behind' after passing through the alley.
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The weekly Farmer's Market in San Luis Obispo, California is open on Thursday nights. Patrons enjoy live music as they browse for fresh produce, seafood and barbecued meats. The city health code strictly prohibits dogs from entering the market.
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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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SLO Brewing Co. is a restaurant and brewpub on the top floor, and a nightclub on the bottom floor. Upstairs patrons can play shuffleboard, shoot pool and watch the HDTVs while downstairs features dancing and plays host to concerts.
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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.