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the best cappuccino in pismo beach and delicious croissants and pastries from back porch bakery San Luis Obispo
KORTADO BAKERY AND COFFEE - Updated March 2026 - 84 Photos & 79 ...
beach front hotel in pismo Beach, convenient location near downtown Pismo Beach activities. Good cocktails. Poolside service. Ocean view rooms.
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection | Oceanfront Hotel
Oceanfront dining in downtown Pismo Beach. Located above Wooly’s. Crudo bar menu is great. Ask for a table outside for better ocean views and people watching. Cocktails are good.
Oyster Loft – Fresh seafood in Pismo Beach
Mediterranean food near Pismo Beach, tucked away inside a liquor store. A local favorite. Get the tabbouleh and ask for the green sauce! Pita is hot and fresh.
The Green Olive | Mediterranean Food | Pismo Beach, Ca.
Coffee shop in downtown Avila Beach. Good espresso drinks, kombucha, and people watching. Upstairs area for working remotely or studying, WiFi available.
Kraken Coffee Company
Nice local wines from San Luis Obispo wine country near the beach. Stop here to get a glass of sparkling wine— ask for the pet nat.
Sinor-LaVallee
The best ramen in the downtown San Luis Obispo area. Limited menu. The fried enoki mushrooms and the vegan ramen are favorites. Sit outside on the patio for people watching.
NOMŌ DŌMO
If you’re looking for flavor in this bland town, it’s here at Shalimar Restaurant in San Luis Obispo. The Chana Masala is the best. Friendly service.
Shalimar Restaurant
The best deli sandwiches at High Street Deli in San Luis Obispo. Something for everyone. Gluten free and vegan options. Worth the hype and more.
High Street | Market & Deli
The best deli sandwiches on the Central Coast. The fries are tasty! Vegan and gluten free options. Great for groups and hanging out on the patio.
High Street Deli
San Luis Obispo Public market has options for everyone. A beer and wine place in the middle of everything. Shop local goods. A variety of food options: Mexican food, burgers, fried chicken, Thai food, pizza, etc.
San Luis Obispo Public Market (SLO)
Thursday night downtown San Luis Obispo farmers market. Quality people watching. Fresh produce and flowers. Live musicians and performers on every other block.
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market - San Luis Obispo
Local favorite Mexican food truck in downtown Cambria next to the bank. The hours are funky so be sure the check Google. Boni’s tacos has the best tacos and burritos. Stop here before or after Moonstone Beach or Hearst Castle.
Bonis Tacos
Dreamy, sleepy beach in Cambria, California.
Moonstone Beach • Visit Cambria | CA
Get inspired by the art, architecture, and history of William Randolph Hearst’s estate at Hearst Castle. Totally worth the detour on a classic California road trip on the 101 or highway one.
Hearst Castle
Dockside dining in Morro Bay, CA. Tasty fish n chips, poke and the usual tourist food menu for the kids: burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc. Beware of the seagulls.
Giovanni's Fish Market And Galley
Cute coffee shop in downtown Morro Bay with lots of parking, free WiFi and great coffee.
Scout Coffee
Used bookstore in downtown San Luis Obispo.
PHOENIX BOOKSTORE - Updated March 2026 - 1648 W Broadway ...
Record store & gift shop in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Boo Boo Records: Home
Cute bookstore in downtown Morro Bay with new and used books.
Coalesce Bookstore