Take a stroll through the open-air Farmers' Market in downtown San Luis Obispo. Open every Thursday evening. Plenty of booths and entertainment.

Ongoing Events in San Luis Obispo County

Seasonal Opportunities:

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens - SLO – Oldest house in City. 1185 Pacific (off Toro) Fri 10-4, Sun 1-4 543-0636 Free

Hearst Castle Garden Tours – Daily tours of the extensive gardens. Thru Fall 800-444-4445 Charge

Hearst Castle Evening Tours – Evening Tours Fri & Sat. See actors in ‘30’s dress. Reserve! 800-444-4445 Charge

On-Going Events for Young Children (& Young at Heart):

Charles Paddock Zoo - Atascadero. Fun for all ages. Daily. 461-5080 Charge

Children's Museum - Paso Robles Fun in former downtown Firehouse Closed Tues & Wed 238-7432 Charge

Children's Museum - SLO New building & interactive displays. 544-5437 Charge

Trolley Bus Ride - Avila Beach. 30 Min. Loop through area, with stops. Sat-Sun 9-6 PM 541-2228 Free

Trolley Bus Ride - Cambria. 1 hour Loop through area, with stops. Thur-Mon 9-5 PM 541-2228 Free

Trolley Bus Ride - SLO. 20 Min. Loop thru downtown, with stops. Thu 4-9 PM, Fr-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-4 Charge

On-Going Activities: Note: Local tour companies & limo services are available to arrange visits to the following.:

Ag Adventures Countywide. Visit local farms, U-pick, fruit, flower & vegetable stands. Brochure. Free

Art Galleries - Countywide. Many galleries offer exhibits by local artists. Free

Balloon Rides - Paso Robles. Soar above the beautiful wine country. Reserve 458-1530 Charge

Beach Drives - Grover Beach. Only place you can drive car or ATV on beach! (Rentals avail.) Charge

Bike Rides - Avila Beach. Bike (or stroll !) along beautiful 2.5 mile Bob Jones Bike Trail. Free

Bird Watching - Countywide (esp. Morro Bay) County is one of the top sites10 in the USA! Free

Dunes Walks - Nipomo. Walks thru Nature preserve. Daily. Many tours. 343-2455 Charge

Golf Courses - 14 different courses, with tee-times easily available. See Brochure. Charge

Kayaking - Bring your own, or several businesses rent them in Morro Bay. Charge

National Geographic Giant Screen Theater - Hearst Castle(r)-San Simeon. “Building the Dream” 927-6811 Charge

Nature Walks - Morro Bay. Active schedule of guided tours. Check schedule. 772-2694 Free

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour – Tues, Thurs, Sat-Meet at motel 1 mile N of Lighthouse @9:45AM 927-7361 Charge

Seal Watching - Avila Beach. Watch as seals bark, swim, sleep and fish on Harford Pier. 595-5400 Free

Wildlife Tours - Countywide. Specialized tours available (hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking etc.) Charge

Wine Tasting - Countywide. 200+ wineries offer tastings. Many open daily Many Free

Museums:

Art Center - SLO - Art museum with changing exhibits. Closed Tuesdays. 543-8562 Donation

Art Gallery - Morro Bay- Artists cooperative with changing exhibits. Daily 12-4. 772-2504 Free

Dana Adobe - Nipomo Oldest house in County. Sunday afternoons. 929-5679 Charge

Estrella Warbirds Museum - Paso Robles. Historic Aircraft. Sat. & Sun. 227-0440 Donation

History Museum - SLO County history in old Carnegie Library. Wed - Sun. 543-0638 Donation

Jack House Museum - SLO Historic downtown Victorian home. Sunday afternoons. 781-7308 Charge

Mission San Luis Obispo- SLO. Historic mission, still in service. Daily. 781-8820 Donation

Mission San Miguel- San Miguel Historic mission, still in service. Daily. 467-3256 Donation

Natural History Museum - Morro Bay Nature exhibits, esp. for kids. Daily. 772-2694 Kids Free

North County Museums History museums open. Sun 1-4 PM. 467-3357 Donation

Rios - Caledonia Adobe - San Miguel. Historic house. Fri -Sunday 467-3357 Free

South County Museums - AG. Historic school & buildings. Sat 12-3, Sun 1-4 PM. 473-5077 Donation

Not responsible for changes / cancellations. For more information on these and other events,

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San Luis Obispo Travel Guide