Guidebook for Arroyo Grande
Parks & Nature
Take the winding drive through pioneers' eucalyptus groves and end up at a great beach cove. Watch whales pass by and waves crashing against the cliff.
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Taman Negara Montaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley RdTake the winding drive through pioneers' eucalyptus groves and end up at a great beach cove. Watch whales pass by and waves crashing against the cliff.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a touring performer or group. They host plays, dancers, acrobats, all sorts of musical entertainment for a wide audience.
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Clark Center for the Performing Arts
487 Fair Oaks AveCatch a touring performer or group. They host plays, dancers, acrobats, all sorts of musical entertainment for a wide audience.
Boo, hiss, and cheer the iconic characters in the short plays presented on stage. Melodrama and Vaudeville like it is 1916. Fun and casual, family fare.
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The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StBoo, hiss, and cheer the iconic characters in the short plays presented on stage. Melodrama and Vaudeville like it is 1916. Fun and casual, family fare.
Food Scene
As they say on their website: "Eclectic, locally focused bistro prepping wood-fired pizzas & small plates in rustic, romantic digs."
Close Mon/Tues. Good reviews, $$$
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveAs they say on their website: "Eclectic, locally focused bistro prepping wood-fired pizzas & small plates in rustic, romantic digs."
Close Mon/Tues. Good reviews, $$$
"Bar & grill offering American fare, cocktails & local wine in energetic, comfortable surrounds." Open everyday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This area - known as the Village of Arroyo Grande - has a lot of great places to get something to eat.
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Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch St"Bar & grill offering American fare, cocktails & local wine in energetic, comfortable surrounds." Open everyday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This area - known as the Village of Arroyo Grande - has a lot of great places to get something to eat.
When I was in high school back in the 60's everyone wanted to go there for their honeymoon. I think they still might! "Among the on-site dining options are a steakhouse/lounge, a cafe and a bakery. There's also an elegant spa offering beauty and wellness treatments." Also the "Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge with nightly dancing and live music."
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdWhen I was in high school back in the 60's everyone wanted to go there for their honeymoon. I think they still might! "Among the on-site dining options are a steakhouse/lounge, a cafe and a bakery. There's also an elegant spa offering beauty and wellness treatments." Also the "Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge with nightly dancing and live music."
My personal favorite place to take company. After you dine, you can take a walk down the road to the cliff front and watch for whales passing by.
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Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach RdMy personal favorite place to take company. After you dine, you can take a walk down the road to the cliff front and watch for whales passing by.
The Village of Arroyo Grande has a number of great places to get a meal, and this is a place I've been going to for years.
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Gina's Italian Cuisine
138 East Branch StreetThe Village of Arroyo Grande has a number of great places to get a meal, and this is a place I've been going to for years.
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price StFor a great dining experience . . .
Woodstock's Pizza SLO
1000 Higuera StJocko's
125 N Thompson AveKnown for their BBQ - meat eaters love it here!
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StWell known and popular
Custom House
404 Front StCiopinot Seafood Grille
1049 Nipomo StVoted SLO Best Restaurant
& Best Seafood
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StWell known and popular.
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AvePeople rave!
Del Monte Cafe
1901 Santa Barbara AveBreakfast is popular.
Louisa's Place Restaurant
964 Higuera StVoted SLO runner up Best Breakfast
Franks Famous Hot Dogs
950 California BlvdVoted SLO Best Hangover Food
Sylvester's Burgers
1099 Santa Ynez AveVoted SLO runner up Best Hangover Food
Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad StVoted SLO Best Vegetarian Fare
Taqueria Santa Cruz Express
1308 Monterey StVoted SLO Best Mexican Food
Tacos De Acapulco
1051 S 13th StVoted SLO runner up Best Mexican
Mandarin Gourmet
1316 Madonna RdVoted SLO Best Chinese Food
Goshi | Japanese Restaurant
570 Higuera StVoted SLO Best Japanese Food
Thai Boat
3212 Broad StVoted SLO Best Thai Food
Voted SLO Best Mediterranean Food
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Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
1210 Higuera StVoted SLO Best Mediterranean Food
Old San Luis Barbecue Company
670 Higuera StreetVoted SLO Best Barbecue
F. McLintocks Saloon
133 Bridge StVoted SLO Best Steak
Eureka!
1141 Chorro StVoted SLO Best Burger
It's a small "hole in the wall" kind of place. Great ratings, good food.
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Lil'bits Cafe
151 N 7th StIt's a small "hole in the wall" kind of place. Great ratings, good food.
Said to be one of the best for Mexican food. MONDAY - SUNDAY, 8:00 AM TO 10:00 PM
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Efren's Deli
1720 Beach StSaid to be one of the best for Mexican food. MONDAY - SUNDAY, 8:00 AM TO 10:00 PM
Tahoe Joe's
485 Madonna RdA chain - something for you meat eaters.
Good Japanese food. Closed Sunday, open all the rest of the week for lunch 11:30AM–2PM, and for dinner 5–9PM
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Pacific Umi Sushi
1319 W Grand AveGood Japanese food. Closed Sunday, open all the rest of the week for lunch 11:30AM–2PM, and for dinner 5–9PM
Always seem to have a ton of people feasting!
Friday11:30AM–9:30PM
Saturday11:30AM–9:30PM
SundayClosed
Monday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Tuesday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Wednesday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Thursday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
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Yamato Japanese Restaurant
1741 W Grand AveAlways seem to have a ton of people feasting!
Friday11:30AM–9:30PM
Saturday11:30AM–9:30PM
SundayClosed
Monday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Tuesday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Wednesday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Thursday11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM
Two for one specials everyday. Great chicken and white sauce.
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Fatte's Pizza of Grover Beach
1741 W Grand AveTwo for one specials everyday. Great chicken and white sauce.
Recommended by folks I know.
Hours:
Friday 6AM–2PM
Saturday 7AM–2PM
Sunday 7AM–2PM
Monday 6AM–2PM
Tuesday 6AM–2PM
Wednesday6AM–2PM
Thursday6AM–2PM
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Penny's All American Cafe
1053 Price StRecommended by folks I know.
Hours:
Friday 6AM–2PM
Saturday 7AM–2PM
Sunday 7AM–2PM
Monday 6AM–2PM
Tuesday 6AM–2PM
Wednesday6AM–2PM
Thursday6AM–2PM
Wooly's
101 Pomeroy AveRight on the beach, open 9 to 9 every day.
Said to be known far & wide for their Clam Chowder - get it served in the bread bowl. Often there is a line to get in . . .
Open everyday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy AveSaid to be known far & wide for their Clam Chowder - get it served in the bread bowl. Often there is a line to get in . . .
Open everyday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Seafood! This was one of my parents' favorite places to eat.
Hours:
Friday7AM–10PM
Saturday7AM–10PM
Sunday7AM–9PM
Monday7AM–9PM
Tuesday7AM–9PM
Wednesday7AM–9PM
Thursday7AM–9PM
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The Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Grill
1500 W Branch StSeafood! This was one of my parents' favorite places to eat.
Hours:
Friday7AM–10PM
Saturday7AM–10PM
Sunday7AM–9PM
Monday7AM–9PM
Tuesday7AM–9PM
Wednesday7AM–9PM
Thursday7AM–9PM
Eatery with a seascape mural serving fresh, often local seafood, including crack-your-own shellfish.
Hours:
Friday11AM–10PM
Saturday11AM–10PM
Sunday11AM–9PM
Monday11AM–9PM
Tuesday11AM–9PM
Wednesday11AM–9PM
Thursday11AM–9PM
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Cracked Crab
751 Price StEatery with a seascape mural serving fresh, often local seafood, including crack-your-own shellfish.
Hours:
Friday11AM–10PM
Saturday11AM–10PM
Sunday11AM–9PM
Monday11AM–9PM
Tuesday11AM–9PM
Wednesday11AM–9PM
Thursday11AM–9PM
Woodsy-chic gastropub offering classic & creative American grub, rotating beer taps & lots of TVs.
Hours:
Friday11:30AM–10PM
Saturday11:30AM–10PM
Sunday11:30AM–10PM
Monday11:30AM–10PM
Tuesday11:30AM–10PM
Wednesday11:30AM–10PM
Thursday11:30AM–10PM
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Shell Beach Brew House
1527 Shell Beach RdWoodsy-chic gastropub offering classic & creative American grub, rotating beer taps & lots of TVs.
Hours:
Friday11:30AM–10PM
Saturday11:30AM–10PM
Sunday11:30AM–10PM
Monday11:30AM–10PM
Tuesday11:30AM–10PM
Wednesday11:30AM–10PM
Thursday11:30AM–10PM
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. "Californian" entrees $18-44
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Lido Restaurant & Lounge
2727 Shell Beach RdDolphin Bay Resort & Spa. "Californian" entrees $18-44
Off the 101 in Arroyo Grande: picnic areas, bocce, walking trail, ocean views, tasting room
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Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard DriveOff the 101 in Arroyo Grande: picnic areas, bocce, walking trail, ocean views, tasting room
This is my personal favorite place in SLO:
Gastropub - Buzzy spot in a renovated building with a wine bar, creative mini burgers & other New American fare. Atmosphere, good value on great food with lots of unique choices. Example: Two people = $20 for sharing 2 sliders, 1 mac&cheese, 1 salad.
2900 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 1 805 541 5860
OPEN DAILY 11am to 10pm
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TASTE! craft eatery
2550 Broad StThis is my personal favorite place in SLO:
Gastropub - Buzzy spot in a renovated building with a wine bar, creative mini burgers & other New American fare. Atmosphere, good value on great food with lots of unique choices. Example: Two people = $20 for sharing 2 sliders, 1 mac&cheese, 1 salad.
2900 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 1 805 541 5860
OPEN DAILY 11am to 10pm
Sightseeing
Art galleries, salt water taffy, sea food, gift shops, shopping & more shopping, more food, more art, boat rides, fresh air, etc.
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Morro Bay
Art galleries, salt water taffy, sea food, gift shops, shopping & more shopping, more food, more art, boat rides, fresh air, etc.
Essentials
Is there anything that isn't yummy from Trader Joe's? They have a wide variety of items you can grab for a picnic or food for the road during your stay.
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Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyIs there anything that isn't yummy from Trader Joe's? They have a wide variety of items you can grab for a picnic or food for the road during your stay.
Everything Else
Food, entertainment, shopping, hanging out - go to the Thursday night Farmer's Market in SLO.
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San Luis Obispo
Food, entertainment, shopping, hanging out - go to the Thursday night Farmer's Market in SLO.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mother’s Tavern, better known as MoTav, is located right in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo. MoTav is the largest bar in this small town, and embraces the theme of the Old West. With its high ceilings, gigantic mirror behind the bar, and stairway to the lounge located on the second floor, visitors are instantly surrounded by an essence of the Wild West. During the daytime, MoTav is a beautiful restaurant, and at night, it transforms into a bar with a variety of exciting events such as karaoke and live music on weeknights, and a nightclub with a DJ and V.I.P. lounge on the weekends. MoTav is known for its good music and overall exciting atmosphere.
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Mother's Tavern
725 Higuera StMother’s Tavern, better known as MoTav, is located right in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo. MoTav is the largest bar in this small town, and embraces the theme of the Old West. With its high ceilings, gigantic mirror behind the bar, and stairway to the lounge located on the second floor, visitors are instantly surrounded by an essence of the Wild West. During the daytime, MoTav is a beautiful restaurant, and at night, it transforms into a bar with a variety of exciting events such as karaoke and live music on weeknights, and a nightclub with a DJ and V.I.P. lounge on the weekends. MoTav is known for its good music and overall exciting atmosphere.
Frog and Peach is one of the liveliest bars in SLO. It features live music on a nightly basis and has a wide selection of over 30 different beers on tap. It has some of the best nightly drink specials, as well, making it a popular spots for many locals. It’s not surprising that this bar is packed even on the weekdays. During pint night, the Frog and Peach offers $1 beers after you buy a glass—an enticing deal. A live band plays on their outdoor patio, which overlooks the creek, which makes this place one of the most popular bars. They play a variety of music, with Reggae Nights every week to go along with their $3 Red Stripe Lager and Hemp Ale. There’s always something going on at the Frog and Peach, and every visit will be as exciting as your last.
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Frog and Peach
728 Higuera StFrog and Peach is one of the liveliest bars in SLO. It features live music on a nightly basis and has a wide selection of over 30 different beers on tap. It has some of the best nightly drink specials, as well, making it a popular spots for many locals. It’s not surprising that this bar is packed even on the weekdays. During pint night, the Frog and Peach offers $1 beers after you buy a glass—an enticing deal. A live band plays on their outdoor patio, which overlooks the creek, which makes this place one of the most popular bars. They play a variety of music, with Reggae Nights every week to go along with their $3 Red Stripe Lager and Hemp Ale. There’s always something going on at the Frog and Peach, and every visit will be as exciting as your last.