Guidebook for Grover Beach

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Guidebook for Grover Beach

Entertainment & Activities

There is a farmer's market and concert series as well as other community events. Check for details http://www.grover.org/index.aspx?NID=239
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Grover Beach
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There is a farmer's market and concert series as well as other community events. Check for details http://www.grover.org/index.aspx?NID=239
The closest 18 hole course.
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Monarch Dunes Golf Club
1606 Trilogy Pkwy
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The closest 18 hole course.
A family fun place, featuring year round petting zoo with seasonal hay rides, fruit picking, and hay bale maze. There is a market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as homemade and craft desserts and condiments. Delicious! http://avilavalleybarn.com/
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Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach Dr
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A family fun place, featuring year round petting zoo with seasonal hay rides, fruit picking, and hay bale maze. There is a market with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as homemade and craft desserts and condiments. Delicious! http://avilavalleybarn.com/
Classic car show every Saturday morning from 7:40ish to 9:30ish. Local car aficionados bring out their babies to share with the world. In the outdoor mall parking lot of the Ross and OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware) stores.
Orchard Supply Hardware
825 N Oak Park Blvd
Classic car show every Saturday morning from 7:40ish to 9:30ish. Local car aficionados bring out their babies to share with the world. In the outdoor mall parking lot of the Ross and OSH (Orchard Supply Hardware) stores.
I love the Drive-in! A classic family or couples friendly inexpensive evening of entertainment. Excellent popped corn! On Sundays they have one of THE BEST swap meets ever. It is the famous Rose Bowl and Pasadena City College swap meets 30 years ago. An absolute hidden gem from cheap antiques and collectable to home made tamales. Shshshsh!
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Sunset Drive-In Theatre
255 Elks Ln
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I love the Drive-in! A classic family or couples friendly inexpensive evening of entertainment. Excellent popped corn! On Sundays they have one of THE BEST swap meets ever. It is the famous Rose Bowl and Pasadena City College swap meets 30 years ago. An absolute hidden gem from cheap antiques and collectable to home made tamales. Shshshsh!
Everything you can imagine involving dirt and engines, from demolition derby to ATV races. As amazing as it may seem we have a small speedway and race track. Awesome Americana!
Santa Maria Raceway
1900 Hutton Rd
Everything you can imagine involving dirt and engines, from demolition derby to ATV races. As amazing as it may seem we have a small speedway and race track. Awesome Americana!
Mini golf extravaganza, small town local style.
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Boomers Santa Maria
2250 Preisker Ln
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Mini golf extravaganza, small town local style.
Our local baseball team is a family fun blast. On July 3rd they do a fireworks show.
Slo Blues Baseball
3195 McMillan Ave
Our local baseball team is a family fun blast. On July 3rd they do a fireworks show.
Family friendly pool with slides, movie nights and healing natural hot sulfur plunge http://www.avilahotsprings.com/
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Avila Hot Springs
250 Avila Beach Dr
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Family friendly pool with slides, movie nights and healing natural hot sulfur plunge http://www.avilahotsprings.com/
7 Holes of golf on the beach. http://pismobeachgolf.com/
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Pismo Beach Golf Course
9 W Grand Ave
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7 Holes of golf on the beach. http://pismobeachgolf.com/
Super fun! Karaoke nights and family friendly bowling with beer and wine bar!
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Pismo Bowl
277 Pomeroy Ave
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Super fun! Karaoke nights and family friendly bowling with beer and wine bar!
Popular golf spot. http://www.avilabeachresort.com/
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Avila Beach Golf Resort
6464 Ana Bay Rd
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Popular golf spot. http://www.avilabeachresort.com/

Drinks & Nightlife

Friendly
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Mongo's Saloon
359 W Grand Ave
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Friendly
A hidden gem. It has a gorgeous small tasting room. In the heart of award winning Paso wine country http://www.slowine.com/
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Sextant Wines
1653 Maxwellton St
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A hidden gem. It has a gorgeous small tasting room. In the heart of award winning Paso wine country http://www.slowine.com/
This is a small locals scene. No-glamor sports bar and microbrewery that has amazing beer.
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ManRock Brewing Company
1750 El Camino Real
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This is a small locals scene. No-glamor sports bar and microbrewery that has amazing beer.
"Gastro-pub" bar and grill, serving gourmet bar food and craft beverages with a stylish deconstructed Indie decor.
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Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch St
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"Gastro-pub" bar and grill, serving gourmet bar food and craft beverages with a stylish deconstructed Indie decor.
Cozy classic old town locals bar with live music nights and karaoke.
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Bill's Place
112 E Branch St
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Cozy classic old town locals bar with live music nights and karaoke.

Food Scene

Variety
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Garlands Hamburgers
701 W Grand Ave
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Variety
Beautiful views and walks, neuvelle cuisine, full bar with pricey formal and informal dining. Great place to just get a drink
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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
2757 Shell Beach Rd
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Beautiful views and walks, neuvelle cuisine, full bar with pricey formal and informal dining. Great place to just get a drink
They have delicious regular and gluten free pizza and pizza sides.
Doughboys Pizzeria and Gluten Free
1800 E Grand Ave
They have delicious regular and gluten free pizza and pizza sides.
Delicious reasonably priced down-home gourmet food. They have many gluten free options and a wide selection of unusual beers and ciders. They feature a heated patio on the way to the beach.
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The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand Ave
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Delicious reasonably priced down-home gourmet food. They have many gluten free options and a wide selection of unusual beers and ciders. They feature a heated patio on the way to the beach.
Best coffee shop around. In the Village of antiquey old town Arroyo Grande. Great for solo or group meeting or quiet study.
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Cafe Andreini
131 E Branch St
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Best coffee shop around. In the Village of antiquey old town Arroyo Grande. Great for solo or group meeting or quiet study.
Absolutely amazing gluten free and traditional baked goods and desserts. The baker is classically trained in French patisserie baking. It is primarily for take-away. There is very little seating there. A very special place that would be excellent in a large metropolis.
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Sweet Pea Bakery
1200 E Grand Ave
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Absolutely amazing gluten free and traditional baked goods and desserts. The baker is classically trained in French patisserie baking. It is primarily for take-away. There is very little seating there. A very special place that would be excellent in a large metropolis.
Yummy healthy juices, smoothies, and full meals, vegan raw and gluten free options.
Julia's Juice Bar
960 West Grand Avenue
Yummy healthy juices, smoothies, and full meals, vegan raw and gluten free options.
A juice bar with truly healthy juices and smoothies. They feature local ingredients and original blends.
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Virtjuice
1200 E Grand Ave
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A juice bar with truly healthy juices and smoothies. They feature local ingredients and original blends.
Delicious Thai food
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Divine Thai
501 W Grand Ave
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Delicious Thai food
In the Avila Marina, an American burger joint with amazing views of the coast. Fun and inexpensive with a cat theme.
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Fat Cats Cafe
3920 Avila Beach Dr
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In the Avila Marina, an American burger joint with amazing views of the coast. Fun and inexpensive with a cat theme.
Sit on Avila Pier overlooking Avila Bay and as far south as Point Conception. Casual dining and drinks that is relatively inexpensive. Great for the whole family. This locals secret is a must on any visit to the central coats.
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Mersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach Dr
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Sit on Avila Pier overlooking Avila Bay and as far south as Point Conception. Casual dining and drinks that is relatively inexpensive. Great for the whole family. This locals secret is a must on any visit to the central coats.
A great locals place to sit for hours sipping coffee and having breakfast with friends and family or alone. They have healthy food options, including gluten free, raw, vegan and smoothies.
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Honeymoon Cafe
999 Price St
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A great locals place to sit for hours sipping coffee and having breakfast with friends and family or alone. They have healthy food options, including gluten free, raw, vegan and smoothies.
Good blended coffee drinks and boba tea
Black Sugar Café
1800 E Grand Ave
Good blended coffee drinks and boba tea
A special gourmet restaurant with an inventive menu and Indie style. A little pricey.
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand Ave
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A special gourmet restaurant with an inventive menu and Indie style. A little pricey.
Fast tasty drip coffee on the way to the beach. Brief hours but nice local people.
Grover Grind
278 W Grand Ave
Fast tasty drip coffee on the way to the beach. Brief hours but nice local people.
Fun place for kids and ice cream lover's of all ages. In the adorable Village of Arroyo Grande they make their own ice cream which you can watch! A special vintage soda fountain experience.
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Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab
114 W Branch St
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Fun place for kids and ice cream lover's of all ages. In the adorable Village of Arroyo Grande they make their own ice cream which you can watch! A special vintage soda fountain experience.
Elegant dining with Latin nouvelle cuisine, stunning views, known for their tequila selection. http://ventanagrill.com/
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Ventana Grill
2575 Price St
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Elegant dining with Latin nouvelle cuisine, stunning views, known for their tequila selection. http://ventanagrill.com/
Good steak house, wild west decor, views, and fun servers.
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F. McLintocks Saloon and Dining House
750 Mattie Road
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Good steak house, wild west decor, views, and fun servers.
Excellent sea food with full bar. features, dinning on the end of the pier with glass under some tables to see the ocean below as you dine. Amazing views of Avila bay and the coast line.
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Olde Port Inn
3993 Avila Beach Dr
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Excellent sea food with full bar. features, dinning on the end of the pier with glass under some tables to see the ocean below as you dine. Amazing views of Avila bay and the coast line.
This is one of the only restaurants around here open "late", until 10PM.
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Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price St
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This is one of the only restaurants around here open "late", until 10PM.
This winery has some of the best wines on the Central Coast. Family owned and operated. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable pourers. On the outskirts of the corridor to Edna Valley, wine country of South SLO County.
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Claiborne & Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd
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This winery has some of the best wines on the Central Coast. Family owned and operated. Helpful, friendly and knowledgeable pourers. On the outskirts of the corridor to Edna Valley, wine country of South SLO County.
One of the only restaurants and bars with a beach view in Grover Beach!
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Fin's Seafood & Sports Bar
25 W Grand Ave
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One of the only restaurants and bars with a beach view in Grover Beach!
Near the beach, a fun place to get a drink and have a hearty sit down Mexican dinner. Great chips! Excellent atmosphere.
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Old Juan's Cantina
649 Pier Ave
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Near the beach, a fun place to get a drink and have a hearty sit down Mexican dinner. Great chips! Excellent atmosphere.
Great Italian, Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food. Everything is fresh and made there. Open late!
Paisano's Pizza & Pasta
1301 W Grand Ave
Great Italian, Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food. Everything is fresh and made there. Open late!
Great BBQ!
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Rib Line by the Beach
359 W Grand Ave
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Great BBQ!
Fresh fish, yummy sushi, cute decor, nice people and good prices.
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Izakaya Raku
953 W Grand Ave
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Fresh fish, yummy sushi, cute decor, nice people and good prices.
Healthy Thai food and very nice people.
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Bunn Thai Bistro
968 W Grand Ave
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Healthy Thai food and very nice people.
This restaurant is in a railroad car decorated like a vintage diner serves American food (burgers, fries etc.) and Greek food! It has indoor and outdoor seating. Nice people.
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Rock & Roll Diner
1300 Railroad St
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This restaurant is in a railroad car decorated like a vintage diner serves American food (burgers, fries etc.) and Greek food! It has indoor and outdoor seating. Nice people.

Sightseeing

See thousands of migrating Monarch butterflies at the right time of year. They look like leaves on the trees.
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver Street
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See thousands of migrating Monarch butterflies at the right time of year. They look like leaves on the trees.
A tourist attraction and surf spot. It is the hub of the 4th of July fireworks display. Park on Stimson Ave. South of the Pier (keep it a secret) off Highway 1 PCH.
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Pismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy Ave
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A tourist attraction and surf spot. It is the hub of the 4th of July fireworks display. Park on Stimson Ave. South of the Pier (keep it a secret) off Highway 1 PCH.

Parks & Nature

A safe family bike and pedestrian paved flat path, that can be taken all the way to the beach. There is a great cafe that you can get to on the trail too!
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Ontario & Bob Jones Trail station
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A safe family bike and pedestrian paved flat path, that can be taken all the way to the beach. There is a great cafe that you can get to on the trail too!
The entrance to Pismo Dunes, a continuation of Oceano Dunes Stet Beach is at the end of W. Grand Ave. It isn't showing up on Google Maps correctly.
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Pismo State Beach
Pismo State Beach
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The entrance to Pismo Dunes, a continuation of Oceano Dunes Stet Beach is at the end of W. Grand Ave. It isn't showing up on Google Maps correctly.
Both entrances to the dunes are minutes away. Drive any 3 wheel drive, ATV, or dirt bike on the beach. It is the only beach in 5 Cities to allow fires on the beach year round.
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Oceano Dunes SVRA
100 Cabrillo Hwy
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Both entrances to the dunes are minutes away. Drive any 3 wheel drive, ATV, or dirt bike on the beach. It is the only beach in 5 Cities to allow fires on the beach year round.
Incredible views on an amazing hike. For best views take switchbacks to the ridge, a worthwhile challenge. There is a easy low trail that still has breath taking views. http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/shell-beach-bluff-trail-onta
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Ontario Ridge Trail
Ontario Ridge Trail
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Incredible views on an amazing hike. For best views take switchbacks to the ridge, a worthwhile challenge. There is a easy low trail that still has breath taking views. http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/shell-beach-bluff-trail-onta
Fishing, water sport rentals, camping, and restaurant with lake views, fast food and bar.
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Lopez Lake
Lopez Drive
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Fishing, water sport rentals, camping, and restaurant with lake views, fast food and bar.

Arts & Culture

This is the office of the organization that coordinates the flourishing arts events around the county like, Art After Dark in downtown San Luis Obispo on the 1st Friday of every month, businesses are open late displaying local artists work with free hors d'oeuvres and wine. http://www.artsobispo.org/
ARTS Obispo - San Luis Obispo County Arts Council
810 Mill St
This is the office of the organization that coordinates the flourishing arts events around the county like, Art After Dark in downtown San Luis Obispo on the 1st Friday of every month, businesses are open late displaying local artists work with free hors d'oeuvres and wine. http://www.artsobispo.org/

Shopping

Old Town part of the city of Arroyo Grande. Cute shops (antiques), bakeries, excellent reasonable restaurants, cafe's, candy stores, an old fashioned butcher, and a fantastic Saturday noon Farmer's Market. Stroll around and enjoy!
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Village
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Old Town part of the city of Arroyo Grande. Cute shops (antiques), bakeries, excellent reasonable restaurants, cafe's, candy stores, an old fashioned butcher, and a fantastic Saturday noon Farmer's Market. Stroll around and enjoy!
The best place for surf rentals and lessons!
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Shell Beach Surf Shop
2665 Shell Beach Rd
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The best place for surf rentals and lessons!
Health food store with a good local wine selection.
Grande Foods Market
1154 East Grand Avenue
Health food store with a good local wine selection.