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San Luis Obispo County

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Wineries & Vineyards · Castles · Wildlife Areas
The Central Coast
Separated from major metropolitan areas, coastal San Luis Obispo County has preserved its rural character. It includes many small communities with a strong agricultural heritage, and preserves a sense of old California. Many visitors on holiday come here to browse the excellent farmers' markets or tour world-class vineyards. The county offers plentiful outdoor vacation ideas, with beaches, rolling hills, and the Santa Lucia mountain range nearby. You can also take side trips to the area's larger towns, with their historical downtown districts, shopping destinations, and museums. With our custom trip planner, United States vacations can be built around trips to San Luis Obispo County and other destinations in United States.
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    Top San Luis Obispo County tours

    FROM $530 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day California Coast Tour: Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Yosemite
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    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR Paso Robles Wine Adventure with pickup from Paso Robles, CA
    4.5
    Duration: 5 hours
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    FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi-Private Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tasting Tour from Paso Robles
    4.9
    Duration: 5 hours
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    Places to visit in San Luis Obispo County

    San SimeonTrip planner BEST FOR: Castle, Wildlife Area, Beach CambriaTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Scenic Drive, Hiking Trail Morro BayTrip planner BEST FOR: Geologic Formation, Specialty Museum, Beach Paso RoblesTrip planner BEST FOR: Winery / Vineyard, Wine Tour / Tasting, Gift & Specialty Shop San Luis ObispoTrip planner BEST FOR: Mission, Winery / Vineyard, Flea Market

    Regions of San Luis Obispo County

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    Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop ©
    Wildlife Area
    Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop
    San Simeon
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Morro Rock ©
    Geologic Formation
    Morro Rock
    Morro Bay
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Moonstone Beach ©
    Beach
    Moonstone Beach
    Cambria
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hearst Castle ©
    Castle
    Hearst Castle
    San Simeon
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in San Luis Obispo County

    Stepladder Ranch & Creamery ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Stepladder Ranch & Creamery
    Cambria
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve ©
    Hiking Trail
    Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
    Cambria
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Central Coast Food and Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Central Coast Food and Wine Tours
    San Luis Obispo
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail
    Biking Trail
    Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail
    Avila Beach
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Wineries in San Luis Obispo County

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    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    Paso Robles
    4.6
    Duration: 5 hours
    Tobin James Cellars ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Tobin James Cellars
    Paso Robles
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Eberle Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Eberle Winery
    Paso Robles
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Adelaida Vineyards & Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Adelaida Vineyards & Winery
    Paso Robles
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in San Luis Obispo County

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    Piedras Blancas
    Beach
    Piedras Blancas
    San Simeon
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Morro Strand State Beach ©
    Beach
    Morro Strand State Beach
    Morro Bay
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    California Polytechnic University ©
    Educational Site
    California Polytechnic University
    San Luis Obispo
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Avila Main Beach
    Beach
    Avila Main Beach
    Avila Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in San Luis Obispo County

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    Morro Bay State Park ©
    Specialty Museum
    Morro Bay State Park
    Morro Bay
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden ©
    Art Museum
    Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden
    Paso Robles
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museum of Natural History ©
    Natural History Museum
    Museum of Natural History
    Morro Bay
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Heritage House Museum
    History Museum
    Heritage House Museum
    Arroyo Grande
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in San Luis Obispo County

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    San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market Association
    Flea Market
    San Luis Obispo County Farmers' Market Association
    San Luis Obispo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fermentations Wine Tasting ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Fermentations Wine Tasting
    Cambria
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pasolivo Olive Oil ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Pasolivo Olive Oil
    Paso Robles
    4.7
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Brown Butter Cookie Company ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Brown Butter Cookie Company
    Cayucos
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Estrella Warbird Air Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Estrella Warbird Air Museum
    Paso Robles
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Slo.Tours ©
    Speed Boats Tour
    Slo.Tours
    Avila Beach
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pismo Pier ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Pismo Pier
    Pismo Beach
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Moonstone Beach Dr ©
    Scenic Drive
    Moonstone Beach Dr
    Cambria
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Recently planned trips to San Luis Obispo County

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