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Best places to visit on the California Central Coast
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By
Tanya Gamboa
Growing up on the Central Coast, these were my favorite places to spend my time!
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Cool Stays
Historical Attractions
Tasty
Nature
For science fans, this volcanic plug will blow you away!
Morro Rock Beach | City of Morro Bay - Official Website
Breathtaking views
Moonstone Beach - Visit Cambria | CA
Feed an ostrich!
OstrichLand Usa | Buellton CA | Ostriches and emus park
Cool Stays
Book a stay during Christmas and try a cup of the best apple cider you will ever have!
Apple Farm Inn | San Luis Obispo Hotel
All things pink! You don't even have to book a room to enjoy the enchanting Madonna Inn.
Madonna Inn | World-Famous California Hotel
Get a good detox from the natural sulfur springs!
Avila Beach Resort | Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in SLO
On a clear day you can see all the way to Morro Bay!
LUXURY | VISTA HOUSE above the Clouds!Popular LocationPopular LocationPopular LocationAirport
Beautiful resort in Avila Beach that my parents actually honeymooned at in the early 90s
Lovely Suite w/ Resort Outdoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub, Onsite Spa Services & MorePopular LocationPopular LocationPopular LocationAirport
Ragged Point also know as 'Little Sur'
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Historical Attractions
La Casa Grande
Hearst Castle- San Simeon
Visit during the summer and experience the concerts at the mission or browse around to learn about history of the California Missions.
Welcome to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Visit in October and be utterly frightened by the ghosts that haunt the Jack House
Historic Jack House and Gardens | City of San Luis Obispo, CA
The coziest town in California!
Solvang, CA | Things to Do in Solvang | California Danish Village
Tasty
Stop by for a slice of Olallieberry pie!
Linn's Fruit Bin - Cambria, California
Explore the best of Paso Robles wine country by taking a wine tasting tour!
Wine Tours Paso Robles | Uncorked Wine Tours
The SLO Farmers Market is held downtown every Thursday evening!
Farmers’ Market | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA
Come enjoy a bowl of pea soup!
Pea Soup Andersens - Buellton
No better place to get your delicious Dutch pancakes!
Paula's Pancake House, Solvang, California
They have the best fish & chips!
Giovanni's Fish Market & Galley & Take-Out Express
Stop by for an order of fried green tomatoes!
Bon Temps Creole Cafe - Home Page
Irish pub that my grandfather went to almost every week for over 20 years! There's even a photo of him on the wall.
McCarthy's Irish Pub | Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA
