Paul’s guidebook
Food scene
Restaurants we frequent as often as we can afford!
Best coffee in town! A must-visit if you love great coffee. Super-friendly owners too.
9 locals recommend
Banner Coffee Company
995 E Grand AveBest coffee in town! A must-visit if you love great coffee. Super-friendly owners too.
Menu changes monthly, chef is a genius...we've never been disappointed!
134 locals recommend
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveMenu changes monthly, chef is a genius...we've never been disappointed!
The Spoon Trade
295 W Grand AveA wide variety of choices, very unique dishes.
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StOrder the Brussels Sprouts - you won't be disappointed.
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price StHistoric, a must-have for any trip to the Coast.
Views are incredible, food is top-notch. A little pricey, but a perfect spot for a special occasion.
96 locals recommend
Ventana Grill
2575 Price StViews are incredible, food is top-notch. A little pricey, but a perfect spot for a special occasion.
Great setting for a memorable time. Views are almost as good as the food.
14 locals recommend
Ocean Grill
268 Front StGreat setting for a memorable time. Views are almost as good as the food.
SLO Brew Pub
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StVirtjuice
1200 E Grand AveNutrition! They serve what you need, and it tastes great!
Great, and I do mean great coffee. Excellent, friendly service, and very close to the beach!
18 locals recommend
Red Bee Coffee
278 W Grand AveGreat, and I do mean great coffee. Excellent, friendly service, and very close to the beach!
Hands down, this is the best coffee in the area. The guys are serious about it and are extremely talented at what they do
9 locals recommend
Banner Coffee Company
995 E Grand AveHands down, this is the best coffee in the area. The guys are serious about it and are extremely talented at what they do
Essentials
Trader Joe's
955 Rancho PkwyEverything you need!
Food 4 Less
1132 W Branch StClosest supermarket.
Vons
1758 W Grand AveNearby supermarket.
Rite Aid
531 5 Cities DrWalmart
1168 W Branch StWine tasting
Sextant Wines
1653 Maxwellton StA great setting for tasting, and they serve a great lunch
They specialize in big Reds, specifically Zinfandel. An amazing value for the price
19 locals recommend
Saucelito Canyon Tasting Room
3080 Biddle Ranch RdThey specialize in big Reds, specifically Zinfandel. An amazing value for the price
Cute and casual winery, really nice wines. Great quality for the price
22 locals recommend
Kynsi Winery
2212 Corbett Canyon RdCute and casual winery, really nice wines. Great quality for the price
Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt RdExcellent wines, wonderful staff.
Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez DrPerfect setting, great wines, a tad expensive
Travel
Grover Beach Station
180 W Grand AveAmtrak station.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
975 Airport DrRegional airport.
Nightlife-drinks
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StSLO Brew Pub
Rooster Creek Tavern
200 E Branch StLive performances
If you've never been to the Melodrama, it's a unique and fun theater experience! No need to dress up, super casual atmosphere.
78 locals recommend
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StIf you've never been to the Melodrama, it's a unique and fun theater experience! No need to dress up, super casual atmosphere.
Excellent live theater - there are two locations, one indoor theater in Santa Maria, and an outdoor theater in the cute Danish town of Solvang, 45 minutes south. The trip to Solvang is worth it and seeing a show at the outdoor PCPA theater is really special!
13 locals recommend
PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre
800 S College DrExcellent live theater - there are two locations, one indoor theater in Santa Maria, and an outdoor theater in the cute Danish town of Solvang, 45 minutes south. The trip to Solvang is worth it and seeing a show at the outdoor PCPA theater is really special!
Nature & hiking
Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver StreetMontaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdLopez Lake Recreation Area
6800 Lopez DrJohnson Ranch Open Space
Johnson Ranch LoopBob Jones Trail
Bob Jones Trail