Guidebook for Pismo Beach
Food Scene
Best for breakfast but crowded on weekends.
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Penny's All American Cafe
1053 Price StBest for breakfast but crowded on weekends.
Great food with a Mexican touch. Usually crowded. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach RdGreat food with a Mexican touch. Usually crowded. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Great Chinese food - good value lunch specials until 2pm
Friendly atmosphere in a small space. Very good traditional Chinese offerings. I like the fish with black bean sauce and the mushu pancakes.
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Mei's | Chinese Restaurant
1759 Shell Beach RdGreat Chinese food - good value lunch specials until 2pm
Friendly atmosphere in a small space. Very good traditional Chinese offerings. I like the fish with black bean sauce and the mushu pancakes.
Iconic San Luis Obispo - a must see to believe restaurant, coffee shop and kitchy experience.
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdIconic San Luis Obispo - a must see to believe restaurant, coffee shop and kitchy experience.
Great takeout or eat-in. Sandwiches, pizza and great deserts.
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Giuseppe’s Express
800 Price StGreat takeout or eat-in. Sandwiches, pizza and great deserts.
Great Italian food. Very comfortable and more traditional in appearance. Very filling :)
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Rosa's Italian Restaurant
491 Price StGreat Italian food. Very comfortable and more traditional in appearance. Very filling :)
great atmosphere and great steaks
nice outdoor dining on creekside when the weather permits
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F.McLintock | Saloon & Dining
686 Higuera Stgreat atmosphere and great steaks
nice outdoor dining on creekside when the weather permits
Drinks & Nightlife
good burgers and cocktail friendly food
good mixology
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Shell Beach Brew House
1527 Shell Beach Rdgood burgers and cocktail friendly food
good mixology
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera Stfood and bar - a place to be seen
Great oceanside atmosphere - good for daytime poolside lounging - mixology - great happy hour and more
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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
2757 Shell Beach RdGreat oceanside atmosphere - good for daytime poolside lounging - mixology - great happy hour and more
Mother's Tavern
725 Higuera Stgreat comfort food - mixology and live music
Sightseeing
Amazing estate and even more amazing gift to the State of California by William Randolph Hearst. A must see.
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadAmazing estate and even more amazing gift to the State of California by William Randolph Hearst. A must see.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StBeautiful restored mission.
Parks & Nature
Oso Flaco Lake
3098 Oso Flaco Lake RdBeautiful ocean access.
I-Dinosaur Caves Park
2701 Price Stclose by with breathtaking views
Essentials
California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdGreat for everything food and more.
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyNeed I say more?
Great atmosphere and place to shop for local produce and products. Every Thursday night in downtown San Luis Obispo (SLO)
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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetGreat atmosphere and place to shop for local produce and products. Every Thursday night in downtown San Luis Obispo (SLO)
cheapest fuel prices on the central coast - fuel here tends to be higher than other parts of the state - Conserv Fuel offers competitive prices - don't be tricked into buying gas at the shell station nearby my place - their prices are at least 50¢ + higher than all other places nearby
Conserv Fuel
254 Santa Rosa Stcheapest fuel prices on the central coast - fuel here tends to be higher than other parts of the state - Conserv Fuel offers competitive prices - don't be tricked into buying gas at the shell station nearby my place - their prices are at least 50¢ + higher than all other places nearby
ARCO
890 N 4th Stgood basic fuel prices without the fuss
Everything Else
Very convenient deli and grocery with high end gourmet products. Pricey but convenient!
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Depalo & Sons
2665 Shell Beach RdVery convenient deli and grocery with high end gourmet products. Pricey but convenient!
great country store in a farm setting - wonderful for the kids
petting zoo and lots of homemade treats
especially great at pumpkin time with hay rides
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Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach Drgreat country store in a farm setting - wonderful for the kids
petting zoo and lots of homemade treats
especially great at pumpkin time with hay rides
Great place for quaint local shops as well as big chain stores such as Apple, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, etc...
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San Luis Obispo
Great place for quaint local shops as well as big chain stores such as Apple, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, etc...
Great for strolls, food, shopping and everything in between.
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Pismo Beach
Great for strolls, food, shopping and everything in between.