Our Local Favorites Guidebook
Food Scene
(805) 929-3686
A famous well-known restaurant that has been in Nipomo for years. Tri-tip is classic and great, a bbq style place that is loved by many.
79 moradores locais recomendam
Jocko's
125 N Thompson Ave(805) 929-3686
A famous well-known restaurant that has been in Nipomo for years. Tri-tip is classic and great, a bbq style place that is loved by many.
(805) 925-3500
Another classic bbq restaurant that is a favorite among many. Located just down the street!
8 moradores locais recomendam
Rancho Nipomo BBQ
108 Cuyama Ln(805) 925-3500
Another classic bbq restaurant that is a favorite among many. Located just down the street!
(805) 929-0322
Higher end feeling local Nipomo restaurant. Delicious food and great drinks, with a lovely atmosphere and sometimes live music!
9 moradores locais recomendam
Willow
1050 Willow Rd(805) 929-0322
Higher end feeling local Nipomo restaurant. Delicious food and great drinks, with a lovely atmosphere and sometimes live music!
(805) 929-9030
Delicious Mexican food and margaritas. They deliver, too!
10 moradores locais recomendam
Las Cazuelas Restaurant
131 W Dana St(805) 929-9030
Delicious Mexican food and margaritas. They deliver, too!
(805) 295-6817
A favorite burger joint located conveniently by the Pismo Beach Outlets. (Our family fav!)
7 moradores locais recomendam
Brooks Burgers
220 5 Cities Dr(805) 295-6817
A favorite burger joint located conveniently by the Pismo Beach Outlets. (Our family fav!)
(805) 929-0444
A Nipomo Thai restaurant that our family really enjoys!
9 moradores locais recomendam
Thai Villa Restaurant
626 W Tefft St(805) 929-0444
A Nipomo Thai restaurant that our family really enjoys!
(805) 773-3535
Our favorite sushi restaurant! Fun for in-person where they cook and serve right in front of you. Delicious all-around and great for takeout as well.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Yanagi Sushi & Grill
555 James Way(805) 773-3535
Our favorite sushi restaurant! Fun for in-person where they cook and serve right in front of you. Delicious all-around and great for takeout as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large and nice brewery located right down the street. A favorite among locals for brews, hangouts, and live music.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Santa Maria Brewing Co. Nipomo Taproom
115 Cuyama LnLarge and nice brewery located right down the street. A favorite among locals for brews, hangouts, and live music.
Owned by the same folks as the Nipomo Willow, the location in Pismo is a favorite for drinks and nightlife.
Willow Kitchen and Cocktails.
2131 Price StOwned by the same folks as the Nipomo Willow, the location in Pismo is a favorite for drinks and nightlife.
Located in the heart of the Arroyo Grande Village which is beautiful and a fun place to hang out.
An absolute gem of a location for drinks and food! They make incredible and unique alcoholic drinks, some of our favorite appetizers are the brussel sprouts or the lobster corn dogs. Our favorite place to have an adult hangout!
87 moradores locais recomendam
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StLocated in the heart of the Arroyo Grande Village which is beautiful and a fun place to hang out.
An absolute gem of a location for drinks and food! They make incredible and unique alcoholic drinks, some of our favorite appetizers are the brussel sprouts or the lobster corn dogs. Our favorite place to have an adult hangout!
Parks & Nature
Great playground for kids and beautiful views of the ocean!
66 moradores locais recomendam
Dinosaur Caves Park
2701 Price StGreat playground for kids and beautiful views of the ocean!
Beautiful hikes and views, the BEST tidepools located at Hazards Canyon. You can access Hazards by locating a parking lot along the main road on your right hand side. There is a trail that leads down to the tide pools from that lot, the entrance to the trail located near a toilet.
341 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Montaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley RdBeautiful hikes and views, the BEST tidepools located at Hazards Canyon. You can access Hazards by locating a parking lot along the main road on your right hand side. There is a trail that leads down to the tide pools from that lot, the entrance to the trail located near a toilet.
3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road
Very closeby and amazingly beautiful hike across a lake all the way to the dunes and the ocean. Highly recommend!
To access, drive down Oso Flaco Lake road and park in the parking lot of on the street nearby. The trailhead is located near the parking lot. Because it is a State Park, there is typically a fee of $5.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Oso Flaco Lake
3098 Oso Flaco Lake Rd3098 Oso Flaco Lake Road
Very closeby and amazingly beautiful hike across a lake all the way to the dunes and the ocean. Highly recommend!
To access, drive down Oso Flaco Lake road and park in the parking lot of on the street nearby. The trailhead is located near the parking lot. Because it is a State Park, there is typically a fee of $5.
Recently upgraded, the Pismo Beach Pier is a must see for this area. Excellent beaches with sand for days in all directions. Shops in downtown Pismo, loaded with awesome local restaurants.
109 moradores locais recomendam
Pismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy AveRecently upgraded, the Pismo Beach Pier is a must see for this area. Excellent beaches with sand for days in all directions. Shops in downtown Pismo, loaded with awesome local restaurants.
7009 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
An excellent paved trail for hiking, biking, walking, that you can take all the way to Avila Beach.
The address above takes you to the main trailhead parking area. Parking is on the east side of the road and the trailhead to the west.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Bob Jones Trail
Bob Jones Trail7009 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
An excellent paved trail for hiking, biking, walking, that you can take all the way to Avila Beach.
The address above takes you to the main trailhead parking area. Parking is on the east side of the road and the trailhead to the west.
Local fun farmstand and fresh marketplace where you can take the family to feed the animals, eat some great food and delicious ice cream, and pick up some fruits veggies and more to take home! Highly recommend the pies as well. Lettuce for the animals is only $3 a bundle and they have cows, goats, chickens, and horses. In the fall they have a pumpkin patch and often there are events with live music and other fun activities!
144 moradores locais recomendam
Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach DrLocal fun farmstand and fresh marketplace where you can take the family to feed the animals, eat some great food and delicious ice cream, and pick up some fruits veggies and more to take home! Highly recommend the pies as well. Lettuce for the animals is only $3 a bundle and they have cows, goats, chickens, and horses. In the fall they have a pumpkin patch and often there are events with live music and other fun activities!
Shopping
Great shopping location with the following stores and more:
Aeropostale
As Seen on TV
Calvin Klein
Carter's
Claire's
Coach
Converse
Couch Potato
Famous Footwear
Guess
Hot Topic
Jockey
Journeys
Levi's
Nike
OshKosh
Pacsun
Polo Ralph Lauren
Skechers
Sunglass Hut
Tommy Hilfiger
Vans
Zumiez
100 moradores locais recomendam
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrGreat shopping location with the following stores and more:
Aeropostale
As Seen on TV
Calvin Klein
Carter's
Claire's
Coach
Converse
Couch Potato
Famous Footwear
Guess
Hot Topic
Jockey
Journeys
Levi's
Nike
OshKosh
Pacsun
Polo Ralph Lauren
Skechers
Sunglass Hut
Tommy Hilfiger
Vans
Zumiez