Food scene
It's got a funky vibe, but I really like the food here. Lots of vegan/gluten free/non dairy options.
Gogo Thai
7965 El Camino RealIt's got a funky vibe, but I really like the food here. Lots of vegan/gluten free/non dairy options.
This is the local hang out right now. Usually live music on Friday nights. Sometimes theres a food truck, but mostly just beer and icecream.
33 locals recommend
Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe
6090 El Camino RealThis is the local hang out right now. Usually live music on Friday nights. Sometimes theres a food truck, but mostly just beer and icecream.
Very much a bar scene with lots of tvs and loud music, but the food is consistently good.
70 locals recommend
Street Side Ale House
6155 El Camino RealVery much a bar scene with lots of tvs and loud music, but the food is consistently good.
Country Touch Cafe
8135 El Camino RealSuper popular local spot. Very country.
My favorite place for dinner. Menu is different. Food is great. Cocktails are fun.
45 locals recommend
The Alchemists' Garden
1144 Pine StMy favorite place for dinner. Menu is different. Food is great. Cocktails are fun.
Thai Elephant Restaurant
7320 El Camino RealAnother great thai option. I love their ginger tea.
Juice Boss
5940 Entrada AvenueAmazing, fresh, organic juice
Colony Market & Deli
6040 El Camino RealPopular lunch spot for salads and sandwiches
Sightseeing
Our town's beautiful administrative building and garden. On Wednesdays we have a farmer's market from 3-5!
8 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
6505 El Camino RealOur town's beautiful administrative building and garden. On Wednesdays we have a farmer's market from 3-5!
Yes! We have a zoo. It's small, but a town treasure. I personally don't like seeing animals in cages, so I don't frequent it, but the surrounding park is really nice and there's a lake you can walk around.
71 locals recommend
Charles Paddock Zoo
9100 Morro RdYes! We have a zoo. It's small, but a town treasure. I personally don't like seeing animals in cages, so I don't frequent it, but the surrounding park is really nice and there's a lake you can walk around.
A wonderful place for an evening stroll before the sunsets. I think the whole circle is just under a mile.
41 locals recommend
Atascadero Lake Park
9305 Pismo AveA wonderful place for an evening stroll before the sunsets. I think the whole circle is just under a mile.
Hiking
My favorite hike in the area. Challenging - but worth it for the views of Morro Bay. In the summer I suggest going in the evening or early morning as it's hot! $10 parking fee. Worth every penny. Plan at least 2 hours.
14 locals recommend
Cerro Alto Campground
California 41My favorite hike in the area. Challenging - but worth it for the views of Morro Bay. In the summer I suggest going in the evening or early morning as it's hot! $10 parking fee. Worth every penny. Plan at least 2 hours.
Great nearby hike if you're looking for a 15-45 minute hike.
10 locals recommend
Stadium Park Trailhead
Great nearby hike if you're looking for a 15-45 minute hike.
Close to Cambria. You can get here via the 41 or the 46. Very easy but beautiful walk to the coast. The hike in is about 30 minutes each way.
38 locals recommend
Harmony Headlands State Park
Close to Cambria. You can get here via the 41 or the 46. Very easy but beautiful walk to the coast. The hike in is about 30 minutes each way.
Beautiful hike with views of the entire city from the top.
31 locals recommend
Three Bridges Oak Preserve Trailhead
9930 Carmelita AveBeautiful hike with views of the entire city from the top.
Another beautiful place to hike in Cambria. I love the drive out to Cambria - and it's perfect for a hot day, to go to the coast where it's cool.
60 locals recommend
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Bluff TrailAnother beautiful place to hike in Cambria. I love the drive out to Cambria - and it's perfect for a hot day, to go to the coast where it's cool.
Wineries
Sculpterra Winery
5015 Linne RdBeautiful sculptures, a great place to check out!
Tooth and Nail Winery
3090 Anderson RdMake your visit a fairy tale with a visit to a castle!
Biodynamic wine and a beautiful setting. The drive out there is gorgeous as well 🍷
44 locals recommend
Tablas Creek Vineyard
9339 Adelaida RdBiodynamic wine and a beautiful setting. The drive out there is gorgeous as well 🍷
Shopping
Black Sheep
5965 Entrada AveMy favorite place in town to shop for previously-loved clothing
RoCoco Luxe Resale Boutique
5985 Traffic WayAnother sweet resale boutique with affordable gifts and clothing.
Coffee shops
Hush-Harbor Artisan Bakery & Cafe
5735 El Camino RealServes a full breakfast and fresh-baked bread
Hands down my favorite spot in the county for sipping coffee and seeing people. Live music most weekend evenings (must have a reservation) and Sundays there's free piano music from 12-2
46 locals recommend
AMSTRDM Coffee House | Piano Lounge
725 13th StHands down my favorite spot in the county for sipping coffee and seeing people. Live music most weekend evenings (must have a reservation) and Sundays there's free piano music from 12-2
My favorite coffee shop (but I'm biased cause I volunteer here on Mondays). It's a nonprofit and all the money goes to charity. Bright, filled with plants, and lots of space to spread out and work. There's also Boba
Sunroom Coffee
6225 Atascadero AvenueMy favorite coffee shop (but I'm biased cause I volunteer here on Mondays). It's a nonprofit and all the money goes to charity. Bright, filled with plants, and lots of space to spread out and work. There's also Boba
If you'd like pie with your coffee, this place is new and the pies are soo good. Made with seasonal, local fruit.
13 locals recommend
Dead Oak Brewing Company
5925 Entrada AveIf you'd like pie with your coffee, this place is new and the pies are soo good. Made with seasonal, local fruit.
Back Porch Bakery
6005 El Camino RealThis is where I go when I want a pastry