Guidebook for the Central Coast
Food
Amazing farm-to-table food in a fun and busy atmosphere. Their wood-fired pizzas are the best around. Get there early because this place is popular with the locals!
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveAmazing farm-to-table food in a fun and busy atmosphere. Their wood-fired pizzas are the best around. Get there early because this place is popular with the locals!
Hanna's Mexican Fusion Restaurant
Our new favorite Mexican restaurant!
Blast 825 Brewery
Great local beer and food. Share the carnitas nachos - they’re huge!
Great beer and surprisingly tasty pub food! Fun place to people watch :)
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Humdinger Brewing
116 W Branch StGreat beer and surprisingly tasty pub food! Fun place to people watch :)
Delicious cocktails in the Village of Arroyo Grande (our small historic downtown).
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Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StDelicious cocktails in the Village of Arroyo Grande (our small historic downtown).
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StPub food and beer!
La Parrilla
Our other tasty new Mexican restaurant!
Amazing food, especially the fried chicken and waffles!
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The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AveAmazing food, especially the fried chicken and waffles!
In-N-Out Burger
1170 W Branch StA west coast favorite!
Delicious and healthy organic smoothies, fresh juices and pre-made salads.
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Virtjuice
1200 E Grand AveDelicious and healthy organic smoothies, fresh juices and pre-made salads.
Ynot Juice Bar
897 N Oak Park BlvdSurprisingly delicious vegan dishes. Their avocado toast is unreal!
Bunn Thai Bistro
968 W Grand AveOur most reliable hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant.
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Efren's Deli
1720 Beach StOur most reliable hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant.
Izakaya Raku
953 W Grand AveFresh and tasty sushi!
Possibly the freshest sushi in the county with incredibly inventive dishes but the service is slow at times.
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Pacific Umi Sushi
1319 W Grand AvePossibly the freshest sushi in the county with incredibly inventive dishes but the service is slow at times.
Oyster Loft
101 Pomeroy AveGood food with a view right next to the Pismo Pier.
Tasty baked goods and coffee shop just up the street from our house.
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Sweet Pea Bakery
1200 E Grand AveTasty baked goods and coffee shop just up the street from our house.
Eat and drink on the pier in Avila Beach!
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Mersea's Seafood Restaurant
3985 Avila Beach DrEat and drink on the pier in Avila Beach!
Papi's Grill
1090 Price StAmazing and unique tacos and ceviche!
san luis obispo public market
3845 South Higuera StreetSomething for everyone here!
Essentials
Our favorite local grocery store just up the 101 Freeway in Pismo. Organic choices, juice/coffee bar, fresh sushi and great local wine/craft beer selection.
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California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdOur favorite local grocery store just up the 101 Freeway in Pismo. Organic choices, juice/coffee bar, fresh sushi and great local wine/craft beer selection.
Coffee
Greenhouse Coffee Company
Great hangout and excellent food!
Locally owned great coffee within walking distance! Also, a small breakfast menu with a kickbutt and filling avo toast and chia pudding.
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Banner Coffee Company
995 E Grand AveLocally owned great coffee within walking distance! Also, a small breakfast menu with a kickbutt and filling avo toast and chia pudding.
Starbucks
1211 E Grand AveJust around the corner from us.
Drinks & Nightlife
We'll be members of this winery until the day we die. Many of their Rhone wines are affordable and all are delicious.
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Sans Liege Wines
2995 Limestone WayWe'll be members of this winery until the day we die. Many of their Rhone wines are affordable and all are delicious.
Great food, wine, beer and live music in an intimate setting!
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Puffer's of Pismo
781 Price StGreat food, wine, beer and live music in an intimate setting!
Entertainment & Activities
BJ's ATV Rentals
197 W Grand AveOne of the two popular places to rent ATV's.
Gaslight Melodrama Theatre
12748 Jomani DrEat, drink and laugh!
One of the two popular places to rent ATV's. We recommend a two hour ride – time goes fast.
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Arnie's ATV Rentals
311 Pier AveOne of the two popular places to rent ATV's. We recommend a two hour ride – time goes fast.
Sightseeing
The little village of Arroyo Grande is packed with boutique shops, restaurants and a few places to wine taste. There is also a swinging bridge!
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Village
The little village of Arroyo Grande is packed with boutique shops, restaurants and a few places to wine taste. There is also a swinging bridge!
Parks & Nature
One of the most scenic hikes overlooking the ocean near Pismo Beach.
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Pismo Preserve
80 Mattie RdOne of the most scenic hikes overlooking the ocean near Pismo Beach.
We love walking this 2.5 mile paved trail into Avila on the weekends. There's even a great deli / wine bar halfway there!
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Ontario & Bob Jones Trail station
We love walking this 2.5 mile paved trail into Avila on the weekends. There's even a great deli / wine bar halfway there!
Easy beach access for a day trip or just to watch the sunset.
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Oceano Dunes SVRA
100 Cabrillo HwyEasy beach access for a day trip or just to watch the sunset.