Outdoor Recreation

You'll need weeks to experience the abundant opportunities for active outdoor activities. Within minutes of the Village you'll find rocks to climb, canyons to hike, roads to bike, ocean to surf, bays to kayak, lakes to fish, dunes to ride, and golf courses to master.

San Luis Obispo County has something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors - pristine beaches, quiet country roads, and a mild, sunny climate.

Golfing

Try out your new set of clubs on one of area's world-class golf courses. A wide selection of courses are located within minutes of the Village.

GolfSLO.com
Visit "Golf SLO" for a comprehensive directory of San Luis Obispo County Golf Courses, Tournaments, Instruction and Shops.

Avila Beach Golf Resort
Off Avila Beach Road, Avila Beach, CA, (805) 595-4000.

Blacklake Golf Resort
1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo, CA 93444, (805) 343-1214.

Cypress Ridge Golf Course
780 Cypress Ridge, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420, (805) 474-7979.

Boating, Wind Surfing & Fishing

Lopez Lake and the Pacific Ocean provide easy access to year-round boating, wind surfing and fishing.

Lopez Lake
Ten miles east of the Village, Lopez Lake is a medium-sized lake with great boating, fishing and camping. Fish include bluegill, crappie, catfish, large/small mouth bass and trout.

Surfing & Ocean Kayaking

Pacific Ocean beaches are 10 to 15 minutes from the Village. Rent a sea kayak for the afternoon, try your hand at surfing or boogie boarding, fish off a pier, explore tidepools, or just enjoy a swim on the sandy beach.

Wanna Surf
Surf spot characteristics, reports and photos.

Hiking

San Luis Obispo County is a hiker's paradise. Docent-led walks and hikes in all the State Parks are given year-round.

SLOPOST - SLO Parks Open Space & Trails Foundation
Places to hike, maps, directions, highlights, where to park, cautions, etc.

Sierra Club - Santa Lucia Chapter
Trail maps and descriptions.

Bicycling & Inline Skating

Our scenic, uncrowded roadways and trails provide some of the best cycling and skating opportunities in California.

SLO County Bicycle Coalition
Lists the best places to ride.

California Inline Skating
Provides some popular inline skating routes.

Rock Climbing

Our famous "Seven Sisters" provide you with some great climbing opportunities. Join our growing population of climbing enthusiasts!

Climbing SLO
Comprehensive collection of climbing routes.

Birding

Good birding opportunities extend throughout the county. Field trips are regularly offered by two Audubon chapters that sponsor two Christmas counts. The Morro Bay count is regularly in the top ten. 445 bird species have been recorded in the county including an Arctic Warbler.

Central Coast Birding Trail
Provides an expansive list of county birding sites.

Off-road & All-terrain Vehicles

The Oceano Dunes, only 10 minutes from the Village, is one of the most popular and unique parks in California, and attracts visitors from all over the United States.

Oceano Dunes
This 3,600 acre off road area encompasses 5 ½ miles of beach open for vehicle use and 1,500 acres of sand dunes available for off highway motor vehicle recreation.

Other Activities

If you still have time for more fun, check out these other popular attractions.

Mustang Water Slides
Located at Lopez Lake.

State & County Parks

San Luis Obispo is a recreation paradise with five State parks, Los Padres National Forest and Wilderness areas.

State Parks in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County Parks