Local Attractions & Beach Towns

If your looking for a full or half day trip to the coast, several charming beach towns are located a short 35-40 minutes as you head west on either Hwy 46 (from Templeton) or Hwy 41 (from Atascadero). Cayucos, Cambria, Morro Bay, and Los Osos - each one is just minutes apart and offers something a little different. Or, head north on Hwy 1 from Cambria to see the elephant seals or visit Sam Simeon, home of Hearst Castle.

Here is our list of favorite things in each town.

Cayucos

Food - Hidden Kitchen, Cayucos Gas & Mini Mart (Tacos!!!), Bijou Bakery at Cass House

Activities - Pier, Beach, Hiking

Antiques - Main Street Antiques, Remember When, Remember When Too

Cambria

Food - Robin's Restaurant

Activities - Moonstone Beach, Farmer's Market, Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, Hiking

Antiques - Antiques on Main, Rich Man Poor Man Antiques, Granny Had One

Morro Bay

Food - Top Dog Coffee Bar, Dough Connection, Beach Burger, Bayside Cafe

Activities - Kayaks, Canoes, and Paddleboards; Morro Bay Golf Course

Antiques - Hwy 41 Antique Emporium, Treasure Antique Mall, Main St. Antiques, Tara Lee's

Los Osos

Food - Noi's

Activities - Montaña de Oro State Park (hiking), Foggy Bottom Distillery