The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Wine Coast Country California, San Luis Obispo County

September 27, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in Wine Coast Country California, United States including Arnie's ATV Rentals, Montana de Oro State Park, Bluff Trail, Piedras Blancas, Avila Beach Paddlesports, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop, BoltAbout Electric Bikes, Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, Moonstone Beach.
Restaurants in Wine Coast Country California

1. Arnie's ATV Rentals

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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Arnie's ATV Rentals

We rent ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles i.e.: quads) for riding on the former Pismo Dunes (Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area today.) At Arnie's visitors will find a rare opportunity to tour one of the largest coastal sand dune ranges in the world. Arnie's ATV Rentals is located on the Central Coast of California - and provides you with a way to see the dunes up close and personal!

2. Montana de Oro State Park

3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA 93402-4103 +1 805-528-0513 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=592
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5.0 based on 556 reviews

Montana de Oro State Park

A great network of biking trails make this state park a perfect destination for expert and beginner bikers alike.

Reviewed By theadventurebuddies - Manhattan Beach, United States

The Adventure Buddies went hiking at Montana de Oro and it was so incredibly beautiful. The cliffs with caves, tide pools, beaches, wildlife.. what a wonderful surprise it was for us to be able to capture incredible photos of the landscape and central coast cliffs. There were tons of sea otters in the waves playing. Nice to walk, explore, and stop at a beautiful picnic bench with spectacular breathtaking views. We highly recommend!

3. Bluff Trail

Montana de Oro State Park starts just past Ranger Station 5 miles south of Los Osos near the end of Pecho Valley Road, Los Osos, CA +1 805-772-7434 http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail/www.hikespeak.com/trails/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Bluff Trail

Scenic hiking trail in the Montana De Oro State Park.

Reviewed By carolinenF3524LM

Gorgeous views- hills behind, cliffs ahead, and a short level path down to the beach. Incredible tide pools with lots of creatures to be found. Huge kelp and lots of sandstone with urchin pits in it. Lots of fun for kids too. Careful on the rocks!

4. Piedras Blancas

15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon, CA 93452
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5.0 based on 722 reviews

Piedras Blancas

Reviewed By DePere - De Pere, United States

We visited the elephant seal rookery of Piedras Blancas in mid-April. We learned while we were there that the large males (5000 pounds) with the extended noses (proboscis ) would not be on the beach at this time of the year. The elephant seals on the beach would be females and adolescents using the beach as a place to molt. This was a great experience. We visited the boardwalk during the evening and then returned to the same area in the morning. We witnessed more activity in the morning session. The boardwalks extend both north and south of the parking lot. There were seals in the water, seals on the beach, seals sleeping, seals climbing over each other, and seals sparring with each other. This was just a great experience, especially for a person from the Midwest. The area has great signage on the road so a person can easily find the rookery, located a few miles north of San Simeon. Brochures and informational bulletin boards provides you with education about these sea mammals. No fee associated with parking or accessing the viewing area.

5. Avila Beach Paddlesports

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5.0 based on 363 reviews

Avila Beach Paddlesports

Yes, we're open! Reserve online. KAYAK and PADDLEBOARD to a private beach and walk up to the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse! Located directly on the waterfront. RENTALS, LESSONS & ADVENTURE TOURS. VOTED BEST OF SLO COUNTY! Explore the pristine waters, natural coastline, and secret beaches of Avila, the hidden gem of San Luis Obispo County, with Avila Beach Paddlesports. Avila Beach has the best weather on the Central Coast, so don't forget your sunblock! Beginners are welcome and free instruction and safety information is always included with kayak and paddleboard rentals. The friendly SuperCrew at Avila Beach Paddlesports has the local knowledge and expertise to create the best experience for you and your family! Their staff and professional guides have decades of local water knowledge and the skills to teach you how to explore, be safe, become a better paddler, and have fun!

6. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Off Highway 1, South on Windsor, Cambria, CA +1 805-927-2856 http://www.cambriacsd.org/cm/parks-rec/trails.html
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5.0 based on 370 reviews

Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Reviewed By cvcalifornia

What a find! We've been going to Cambria for several years and I don't know how we missed this. BEAUTIFUL trails with whimsical benches. Can't wait to go back. You can meander along the cliff trail and return on the upper trail.....or save one for another day. We brought a little snack and watched the waves. Easy easy walk for any age.

7. Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Viewing Area: 7.2 miles north on Hwy 1 or 4 miles North of Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA 93452 +1 805-924-1628 [email protected] http://elephantseal.org
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Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop

The Elephant Seal Viewing area and the Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (250 San Simeon Ave, Suite 3B, San Simeon, CA) are two separate locations. They are 7.2 miles apart. Please plan to visit both while you are in the area. Directions to both locations: https://elephantseal.org/locations/ The Friends of the Elephant Seal docents (guides) provide education for visitors to the Elephant Seal Viewing area at Piedras Blancas, every morning and afternoon, 365 days a year. Long boardwalks provide wonderful, up-close viewing opportunities. Look for docents in the blue jackets! Viewing Area is located 4 miles north of the Hearst Castle. Find us here: Put these coordinates into any map program: 35° 39' 48" N, 121° 15' 28" W Or use this link for the accurate location of the viewing area: https://goo.gl/maps/fzfACKBqNgcwurjf9

Reviewed By timohteee - Delaware, United States

My wife and I actually drove passed this stop and turned around to go back because we noticed a large group of people. We are glad we decided to turn around! When we got there around 6PM, there were a couple dozen elephant seals basking in the sun on the beach. Every now and then, you’ll catch one get up and stretch or another scooting across the sand to a new spot. It was surprisingly amazing to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat and was definitely a highlight for us both on our trip.

8. BoltAbout Electric Bikes

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

BoltAbout Electric Bikes

BoltAbout rents electric bikes and scooters, available for hourly and all-day rental. We specialize in creating incredibly fun experiences on electric bikes and scooters in Avila Beach. We also sell a wide range of electric bike and scooter brands including Electric Bike Company, iZip, Bulls, Bird, and Segway. Stop by our store or make a reservation online to have the time of your life on one of our ebikes or scooters.

9. Stepladder Ranch & Creamery

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5.0 based on 248 reviews

Stepladder Ranch & Creamery

Stepladder Creamery is a small farmstead goat dairy and creamery just north of Cambria. We create small batch, handmade cheeses with milk from our herd of LaMancha goats and artisan cow's milk cheeses using milk exclusively from the Cal Poly dairy program. Join us for a tour and cheese tasting on our private ranch - it's a lovely escape! You'll get to play with our loveable goats, learn about cheesemaking and taste our seasonal cheeses. You can join our Cheese Club for exclusive cheeses and benefits too! All visits must be booked online in advance. We are not open to the public without reservations and we do not allow dogs on the ranch (since our herd protector dogs can be threatening to other animals). Thanks for your understanding! You won't want to miss this experience.

10. Moonstone Beach

Cambria, CA 93452
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4.5 based on 2,081 reviews

Moonstone Beach

Charming and natural beach.

Reviewed By Y3183QOlindab

A must see along the coast. A wooden walkway winds itself along the beach for a beautiful walk from end to end.

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