- Our list of the best things to do in San Luis Obispo, California, features the top 148 nearby activities — including 76 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Luis Obispo, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 41 things to do within the city of San Luis Obispo, CA , followed by 107 popular activities in nearby cities, including Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Santa Maria and Rancho Santa Margarita
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Charles Paddock Zoo is home to hundreds of animal species, including lemurs, tortoises, flamingos, alpacas, red pandas, a Malayan tiger and the seldom-seen fossa. The 5-acre zoo also features a gift shop with refreshments.
12.7 Miles
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..
12.7 Miles
The only zoo of the California central coast that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is the Charles Paddock Zoo. Spread over five acres, the zoo offers exhibits of red pandas, lemurs, meerkats, and a Malayan tiger.
12.7 Miles
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1169 Market Avenue, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Offering a variety of chartered boat trips out of Morro Landing, Virg's Sport Fishing & Whale Watching features fishing trips, whale watching excursions, and scenic sunset dinner cruises. The company also operates a tackle shop.
12.7 Miles
Frolicking Frog Cellars is a winery that produces 10 different types of wine and has a tasting room. The winery was founded in 2003 and produces 450 cases per season.
12.7 Miles
At Mama Can Surf, visitors can choose group or private lessons with surf instructors to learn the basics of the sport. The lessons cover everything from how to stand up on the board to how to catch a wave.
12.7 Miles
Part of the San Luis Obispo County Parks system, Heilman Park is set among the trees of a blue oak forest. The park features tennis courts, a disc golf course, and picnic areas.
12.8 Miles
Attractions at the Atascadero Lake Park include the lake itself, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial, and the Charles Paddock Zoo. The park offers activities like biking paths, a playground, and walking trails.
12.8 Miles
A short drive from the Pacific Ocean, the City of Atascadero provides for an array of water sports and outdoor activities. Known for its many wineries, visitors to the area can also enjoy wine tastings and vineyard tours.
12.8 Miles
At Heilman Dog Park, visitors can bring their dogs to roam and socialize with other dogs in a gated, dirt park. The park has a separate section for elderly dogs and small dogs under 25 pounds.