San Luis Obispo County, CA

California
Central Coast California

Popular cities in San Luis Obispo County

Central Coast California showing a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture
Paso Robles
Known for Dining, Wineries and Bars
On California’s central coast, visit a city with a long winemaking history, watersports and picturesque hikes.

Reasons to visit

  • Sensorio
  • Firestone Walker Brewing
  • Sculpterra Winery
Morro Bay
San Luis Obispo
Known for Beaches, Sea and Wineries
San Luis Obispo, with its small-town, Californian charm, offers heritage sites, outdoor adventure and a thriving arts scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Avila Hot Springs
  • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Bubblegum Alley
Pismo Beach featuring a sunset, views and tropical scenes
Pismo Beach
Known for Beaches, Sea and Excursions
Pismo Beach evokes old-world California with its rugged coastal scenery and its emphasis on outdoor living.

Reasons to visit

  • Pismo Beach Pier
  • Monarch Butterfly Grove
  • Price Anniversary House
San Simeon which includes a sunset, religious elements and a church or cathedral
San Simeon
Known for Beaches, Historical and Castle
Visit thousands of elephant seals on the beach and tour the famous Hearst Castle. This little coastal town will keep you busy for days.

Reasons to visit

  • Hearst Castle
  • Elephant Seal Vista Point
  • Piedras Blancas Lighthouse
Cambria
Cambria
Known for Beaches, Sea and Walking
With the sometimes turbulent Pacific Ocean to the west and mountains to the east, this coastal town has a beautiful setting and many exciting things to do.

Reasons to visit

  • Moonstone Beach Park
  • Moonstone Beach
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Morro Bay
Morro Bay
Known for Dining, Shopping and Beaches
Observe the seals, gulls and falcons in this tranquil town with pristine beaches, a charming harbor and a state park.

Reasons to visit

  • Morro Rock
  • Morro Rock Beach
  • Morro Bay Golf Course