Staycation Guide on the Central Coast!

With gas prices as high as it is, it's easier to forgo a vacation. But you don't have to! With so many fun things to do on the Central Coast, it's definitely easier to have a "staycation" instead! It's not necessarily cheaper but it saves on gas, (possibly) lodging, food, etc.

We are blessed to have so many fun things to do here in San Luis Obispo County. There are plenty of fun places to visit that are within driving distance that is still considerably cheaper than having to pay for flights, for example.

Here is a list of some fun things we are planning to do and places we are visiting this summer:

ART IN THE PARK @ DINOSAUR CAVES, SHELL BEACH

AVILA VALLEY BARN

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST

CAMPING

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO, ATASCADERO

CONCERTS IN THE PARK *FREE*
Atascadero's Tuesdays in the Park
Atascadero's Saturdays in the Park
Arroyo Grande
Avila Beach
Cambria
Grover Beach
Los Osos
Templeton
Paso Robles
San Luis Obispo

EXPLORATION STATION, GROVER BEACH

FARMER'S MARKETS

HIKING *Buy the book! So many hiking trails to enjoy!

LAKES
Lake Lopez
Santa Margarita Lake
Nacimiento Lake
San Antonio Lake
Oso Flaco Lake

LOMPOC AQUATIC CENTER

MUSTANG WATERSLIDES, ARROYO GRANDE

PARKS *Too many to list!

PASO ROBLES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

THE RAVINE WATER PARK, PASO ROBLES
We paid for a season pass to save. This will make it our 2nd year as Season Pass holders. Individual passes cost $19.95 per person (M-Th) or $22.95 (F-Sun) for individuals over 48" and $16.95 (M-Th) or $19.95 (F-Sun) per person for individuals under 48". Kids under 2 years old are free to get in. Season Passes for a family of 4 cost $355. Individual's Season Pass cost $109 pp and a Children's Season Pass (under 48") cost $69.00 pp. I bought 2 Individual Season Passes for myself and my son (as my husband wouldn't want to go as many times as we do) and a Child's Season Pass for my daughter. We figured that if we were to go to the Ravine at least 5x, it would have already paid for itself. The Ravine doesn't let you bring food or refreshments into the water park so it's smart to eat a big meal at home before getting there!

SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BEACHES

SLO COUNTY PARKS