Olive Tree Cottages
City/town information
Once voted "Happiest City on Earth", San Luis Obispo is a fun, pedestrian friendly town with tons of shops, restaurants and hiking. Olive Tree Cottages is about 15 minutes from downtown SLO.
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San Luis Obispo
Once voted "Happiest City on Earth", San Luis Obispo is a fun, pedestrian friendly town with tons of shops, restaurants and hiking. Olive Tree Cottages is about 15 minutes from downtown SLO.
Pismo Beach is the classic beach town with great photo opportunities on the pier, miles of beach (walk north for stunning photos) and lots of classic restaurants. Downtown Pismo Beach is about 15 minutes from Olive Tree Cottages.
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Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach is the classic beach town with great photo opportunities on the pier, miles of beach (walk north for stunning photos) and lots of classic restaurants. Downtown Pismo Beach is about 15 minutes from Olive Tree Cottages.
Fun for the entire family, this south facing beach has smaller waves, playground on the beach, and some of the best weather on the central coast. A pretty, 20 minute drive from the Olive Tree Cottages will get you to this local's favorite beach.
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Avila Beach
Fun for the entire family, this south facing beach has smaller waves, playground on the beach, and some of the best weather on the central coast. A pretty, 20 minute drive from the Olive Tree Cottages will get you to this local's favorite beach.
This sleepy fishing village has unmatched views (the rock, the stacks, otters and seals). They also have some of the freshest seafood, while the shops along the Embarcadero are fun to explore. Leaving Olive Tree Cottages, you drive up Highway One about 30 minutes to get to the Embarcadero.
183 residents recomanen
Morro Bay
This sleepy fishing village has unmatched views (the rock, the stacks, otters and seals). They also have some of the freshest seafood, while the shops along the Embarcadero are fun to explore. Leaving Olive Tree Cottages, you drive up Highway One about 30 minutes to get to the Embarcadero.
Tiny beach town of Cayucos, the pier is a great little walk (you can also walk for miles on the beach). Hidden Kitchen for breakfast is a must stop, as well as Brown Butter Cookie Company. Fun antique stores to explore. Cayucos is about 40 minutes up Highway One from Olive Tree Cottages.
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Cayucos
Tiny beach town of Cayucos, the pier is a great little walk (you can also walk for miles on the beach). Hidden Kitchen for breakfast is a must stop, as well as Brown Butter Cookie Company. Fun antique stores to explore. Cayucos is about 40 minutes up Highway One from Olive Tree Cottages.
Cowboy country meets world class wine region describes this cute turn of the century downtown Paso Robles. Located 45 minutes up Highway 101 North from Olive Tree Cottages, the oak studded hills with occasional longhorn sighting is a picturesque drive.
102 residents recomanen
Paso Robles
Cowboy country meets world class wine region describes this cute turn of the century downtown Paso Robles. Located 45 minutes up Highway 101 North from Olive Tree Cottages, the oak studded hills with occasional longhorn sighting is a picturesque drive.
The village of Arroyo Grande is very akin to Mayberry RFD. Park and walk - great restaurants, fun shops, roosters in the park, swinging bridge, ice cream lab! Ten minute drive from Olive Tree Cottages, they have parking behind most shops.
35 residents recomanen
Arroyo Grande
The village of Arroyo Grande is very akin to Mayberry RFD. Park and walk - great restaurants, fun shops, roosters in the park, swinging bridge, ice cream lab! Ten minute drive from Olive Tree Cottages, they have parking behind most shops.
Food scene
Hands down, the best restaurant on the central coast. Make reservations - expensive and absolutely worth it. Their chef is top notch and the pastry chef is superb!
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Ox and Anchor
877 Palm StreetHands down, the best restaurant on the central coast. Make reservations - expensive and absolutely worth it. Their chef is top notch and the pastry chef is superb!
Be sure to get a duo or a trio to experience the menu fully. Also - their truffles are to die for - order a plate for the table!
75 residents recomanen
TASTE! craft eatery
2550 Broad StBe sure to get a duo or a trio to experience the menu fully. Also - their truffles are to die for - order a plate for the table!
FAVORITE breakfast spot - ocean side patio, terrific waffles (sweet or savory), tacos, smoothies, coffee, and beer on draught. This is worth the drive (be sure to check instagram for hours - sometimes closed T-W).
35 residents recomanen
The Hidden Kitchen
113 N Ocean AveFAVORITE breakfast spot - ocean side patio, terrific waffles (sweet or savory), tacos, smoothies, coffee, and beer on draught. This is worth the drive (be sure to check instagram for hours - sometimes closed T-W).
Breakfast staple! Eating eggs sardou or Faye-do-do on the outdoor patio, while sipping chicory, is one of our favorite ways to start the day.
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Bon Temps Creole Cafe
1819 Osos StBreakfast staple! Eating eggs sardou or Faye-do-do on the outdoor patio, while sipping chicory, is one of our favorite ways to start the day.
The best place to grab a picnic lunch (or a dinner) to eat on the beach or at a winery. They make their own mozzarella (need I say more?) Amazing selection of specialty foods, baked goods and wine.
20 residents recomanen
Depalo & Sons
2665 Shell Beach RdThe best place to grab a picnic lunch (or a dinner) to eat on the beach or at a winery. They make their own mozzarella (need I say more?) Amazing selection of specialty foods, baked goods and wine.
Sightseeing
San Luis Obispo Wine Trail. So many different wineries to choose from. All located within 15 minutes of Olive Tree Cottages!
Edna Valley, California
California 227San Luis Obispo Wine Trail. So many different wineries to choose from. All located within 15 minutes of Olive Tree Cottages!
In the fall/winter, THOUSANDS of monarch butterflies invade a eucalyptus grove off Highway One in Pismo Beach.
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Bosquet de Papallones Monarca
400 South Dolliver StreetIn the fall/winter, THOUSANDS of monarch butterflies invade a eucalyptus grove off Highway One in Pismo Beach.
Thursday nights in San Luis Obispo, locals and visitors come to buy local veggies and crafts, as well as dine on the streets (ribs eaten on the curb are even more delicious!) Most Thursday nights from 6-9pm. The first Thursday of the month, stay until after 9 to watch the crazy bicyclists do their own downtown parade.
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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetThursday nights in San Luis Obispo, locals and visitors come to buy local veggies and crafts, as well as dine on the streets (ribs eaten on the curb are even more delicious!) Most Thursday nights from 6-9pm. The first Thursday of the month, stay until after 9 to watch the crazy bicyclists do their own downtown parade.
Worth a trip up the coast. There are always a few of them, but the best time to see them is October - February. Always a docent around, ask them for more information!
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Elephant Seal Vista Point
Worth a trip up the coast. There are always a few of them, but the best time to see them is October - February. Always a docent around, ask them for more information!