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Central California trips

Central California trips

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Created by Pete Williams • Updated On: August 20, 2022
Kraken Coffee Company is one of Central California trips.

1. Kraken Coffee Company

8.4
172 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews
Avila Beach is one of Central California trips.

2. Avila Beach

9.2
404 Front St, Avila Beach, CA
Beach · 37 tips and reviews
James Dean Memorial Site is one of Central California trips.

3. James Dean Memorial Site

7.2
19215 CA-46, Cholame, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 12 tips and reviews
Kraken Coffee Company is one of Central California trips.

4. Kraken Coffee Company

8.7
310 Front Street, Avila Beach, CA
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery is one of Central California trips.

5. Phil's Fish Market & Eatery

8.1
7600 Sandholt Rd (at Whale Way), Moss Landing, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews
Prewitt Ridge is one of Central California trips.

6. Prewitt Ridge

San Ardo, CA
Campground · 1 tip
Moo Creamery is one of Central California trips.

7. Moo Creamery

8.7
4885 Truxtun Ave (btwn Oak & Mohawk St), Bakersfield, CA
Burger Joint · 55 tips and reviews
24th Street Cafe is one of Central California trips.

8. 24th Street Cafe

8.4
1415 24th St (at K St), Bakersfield, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Bakersfield · 45 tips and reviews
Bottles 'n' Bins Liquor is one of Central California trips.

9. Bottles 'n' Bins Liquor

6.7
898 Lighthouse Ave (at David Ave), Monterey, CA
Liquor Store · New Monterey · 5 tips and reviews
Hula's Island Grill is one of Central California trips.

10. Hula's Island Grill

8.7
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews
The Tuck Box is one of Central California trips.

11. The Tuck Box

5.6
Dolores St AT 7th Ave, Carmel, CA
Tea Room · 16 tips and reviews
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore is one of Central California trips.

12. Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

9.0
1260 Channel Dr (at Olive Mill Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel · 49 tips and reviews
Copper Cafe is one of Central California trips.

13. Copper Cafe

7.1
at Madonna Inn (100 Madonna Rd), San Luis Obispo, CA
Café · 22 tips and reviews

14. Pacific Grove Bottle Shop

1112 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Liquor Store · No tips or reviews

15. SB Liquor & Crafts

501 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Liquor Store · Lower State · No tips or reviews

16. Plaza liquors

2840 DE La Vina St Ste A, Santa Barbara, CA
Liquor Store · Samarkand · No tips or reviews

17. Mission Liquor and Deli

601 W Mission St, Santa Barbara, CA
Liquor Store · Westside · No tips or reviews
Keg N Bottle is one of Central California trips.

18. Keg N Bottle

7.4
915 Embarcadero del Mar (at Madrid Rd), Isla Vista, CA
Liquor Store · 3 tips and reviews
Spudnuts is one of Central California trips.

19. Spudnuts

8.0
3629 State St (at Ontare Rd), Santa Barbara, CA
Donut Shop · North State · 9 tips and reviews
Grand Liquors is one of Central California trips.

20. Grand Liquors

816 W Grand Ave (at 8th St.), Grover Beach, CA
Liquor Store · 1 tip
Third Base Market and Spirits is one of Central California trips.

21. Third Base Market and Spirits

684 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA
Winery · No tips or reviews
California Fresh Market is one of Central California trips.

22. California Fresh Market

7.6
771 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Grocery Store · No tips or reviews
Cork 'N' Bottle is one of Central California trips.

23. Cork 'N' Bottle

6.5
774 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Lost Isle Adventures: The World's Smallest Tiki Bar is one of Central California trips.

24. Lost Isle Adventures: The World's Smallest Tiki Bar

Morro Bay, CA
Harbor or Marina · No tips or reviews
Scout Coffee Co is one of Central California trips.

25. Scout Coffee Co

9.1
880 E Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Café · 2 tips and reviews
Scout Coffee Co. is one of Central California trips.

26. Scout Coffee Co.

9.2
1130 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Coffee Shop · 58 tips and reviews
Captain Nemo Games & Comics is one of Central California trips.

27. Captain Nemo Games & Comics

7.4
563 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Comic Book Store · 5 tips and reviews
SLO Donut Company is one of Central California trips.

28. SLO Donut Company

9.0
793 E Foothill Blvd Ste F (at Broad St.), San Luis Obispo, CA
Donut Shop · 31 tips and reviews
Vinyl Isle is one of Central California trips.

29. Vinyl Isle

Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA
Record Store · 1 tip
Boo Boo Records is one of Central California trips.

30. Boo Boo Records

7.3
978 Monterey St (btwn Osos & Morro St), San Luis Obispo, CA
Record Store · 6 tips and reviews
Cheap Thrills Records is one of Central California trips.

31. Cheap Thrills Records

7.3
563 Higuera St (btwn Carmel & Nipomo St), San Luis Obispo, CA
Record Store · 2 tips and reviews
Vagabond House Inn is one of Central California trips.

32. Vagabond House Inn

7.7
PO Box 2747 (4th & Dolores), Carmel, CA
Hotel · 2 tips and reviews
Andril Cottages is one of Central California trips.

33. Andril Cottages

7.8
555 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA
Hotel · 4 tips and reviews
The Inn at Spanish Bay is one of Central California trips.

34. The Inn at Spanish Bay

9.1
2700 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach, CA
Resort · 18 tips and reviews
Bernardus Lodge is one of Central California trips.

35. Bernardus Lodge

8.2
415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA
Hotel · 18 tips and reviews
Cypress Inn is one of Central California trips.

36. Cypress Inn

8.6
7th Avenue (at 7th Ave), Carmel, CA
Hotel · 25 tips and reviews
La Playa Hotel is one of Central California trips.

37. La Playa Hotel

8.8
Camino Real (8th St), Carmel, CA
Hotel · 14 tips and reviews
Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast & Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club is one of Central California trips.

38. Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast & Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club

8.9
120 Highlands Dr, Carmel, CA
Hotel · 21 tips and reviews
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is one of Central California trips.

39. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8.8
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 45 tips and reviews
The Sur House is one of Central California trips.

40. The Sur House

8.7
48123 CA-1, Big Sur, CA
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Post Ranch Inn is one of Central California trips.

41. Post Ranch Inn

9.0
47900 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Resort · 41 tips and reviews
Ventana Big Sur is one of Central California trips.

42. Ventana Big Sur

8.8
48123 Highway 1 (at Coast Ridge Rd), Big Sur, CA
Resort · 34 tips and reviews
The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge is one of Central California trips.

43. The Abbey Coffee, Art & Music Lounge

9.0
350 Mission St (at Highland Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · Westside · 26 tips and reviews
Big Sur is one of Central California trips.

44. Big Sur

9.2
Pacific Coast Highway, Big Sur, CA
Other Great Outdoors · 38 tips and reviews
Test Pilot is one of Central California trips.

45. Test Pilot

8.3
211 Helena Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
Tiki Bar · Lower State · 9 tips and reviews
High Roller Tiki Lounge is one of Central California trips.

46. High Roller Tiki Lounge

6.2
1636 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown Solvang · 5 tips and reviews
Chef Paul's Cafe is one of Central California trips.

47. Chef Paul's Cafe

7.4
952 F St (Kern St), Fresno, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Chinatown · 4 tips and reviews
Tiki-Ko is one of Central California trips.

48. Tiki-Ko

8.1
1919 K St (at 19th St), Bakersfield, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown Bakersfield · 3 tips and reviews
Salt Cave Santa Barbara is one of Central California trips.

49. Salt Cave Santa Barbara

7.5
740 State Street (De La Guerra), Santa Barbara, CA
Spiritual Center · Santa Barbara Downtown · 4 tips and reviews
Dr. Cain's Comics and Games is one of Central California trips.

50. Dr. Cain's Comics and Games

778 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Comic Book Store · 1 tip
Bon Temps Creole Cafe is one of Central California trips.

51. Bon Temps Creole Cafe

8.0
1819 Osos St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Pirate''s Cove Beach is one of Central California trips.

52. Pirate''s Cove Beach

Avila Beach, CA
Nudist Beach · No tips or reviews
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards is one of Central California trips.

53. Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards

8.3
1947 See Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Winery · 16 tips and reviews
Cracked Crab is one of Central California trips.

54. Cracked Crab

8.7
751 Price St (Main), Pismo Beach, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
DePalo & Sons is one of Central California trips.

55. DePalo & Sons

8.8
2665 Shell Beach Rd Ste L, Shell Beach, CA
Gourmet Store · 11 tips and reviews
The Sea Chest & Oyster Bar is one of Central California trips.

56. The Sea Chest & Oyster Bar

8.3
6216 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Bob's Well Bread Bakery is one of Central California trips.

57. Bob's Well Bread Bakery

9.0
550 Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA
Bakery · 14 tips and reviews
Sides Hardware & Shoes is one of Central California trips.

58. Sides Hardware & Shoes

2375 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos, CA
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Hearst Castle Roman Pool is one of Central California trips.

59. Hearst Castle Roman Pool

9.1
San Simeon, CA
Swimming Pool · 4 tips and reviews
Treebones Resort is one of Central California trips.

60. Treebones Resort

8.6
71895 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Bed and Breakfast · 19 tips and reviews
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery is one of Central California trips.

61. Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

9.4
Cabrillo Hwy., San Simeon, CA
Zoo Exhibit · 80 tips and reviews
Duckie's Chowder House is one of Central California trips.

62. Duckie's Chowder House

7.9
Cayucos Drive, Cayucos, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Ruddell's Smokehouse is one of Central California trips.

63. Ruddell's Smokehouse

8.1
101 D St (Ocean Front), Cayucos, CA
BBQ Joint · 28 tips and reviews
Brown Butter Cookie Co. is one of Central California trips.

64. Brown Butter Cookie Co.

8.1
250 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA
Bakery · 30 tips and reviews
Gum Alley is one of Central California trips.

65. Gum Alley

San Luis Obispo, CA
History Museum · No tips or reviews
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is one of Central California trips.

66. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

8.6
751 Palm St (at Chorro St.), San Luis Obispo, CA
Church · 11 tips and reviews
Madonna Inn is one of Central California trips.

67. Madonna Inn

8.5
100 Madonna Rd (101 Freeway), San Luis Obispo, CA
Inn · 93 tips and reviews
Lincoln Market & Deli is one of Central California trips.

68. Lincoln Market & Deli

9.1
496 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Deli · 16 tips and reviews
Moonstone Beach is one of Central California trips.

69. Moonstone Beach

9.6
Moonstone Beach Dr (at York St), Cambria, CA
Beach · 13 tips and reviews
Brickhouse BBQ is one of Central California trips.

70. Brickhouse BBQ

939 Main St, Morro Bay, CA
BBQ Joint · 6 tips and reviews
Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa is one of Central California trips.

71. Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa

7.8
1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA
Hot Spring · 23 tips and reviews
Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab is one of Central California trips.

72. Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab

9.0
114 West Branch Street (at Nevada St), Arroyo Grande, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 23 tips and reviews
Surfside Donuts is one of Central California trips.

73. Surfside Donuts

8.7
603 Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA
Donut Shop · 5 tips and reviews
Pirate's Cove is one of Central California trips.

74. Pirate's Cove

9.2
Cave Landing Rd. (at Bluff Dr.), Avila Beach, CA
Beach · 2 tips and reviews
Demetria Estate Winery is one of Central California trips.

75. Demetria Estate Winery

9.2
6701 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA
Winery · 12 tips and reviews
Esalen Institute is one of Central California trips.

76. Esalen Institute

8.1
55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
Hot Spring · 21 tips and reviews
L'Aventure Winery is one of Central California trips.

77. L'Aventure Winery

9.1
2815 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Winery · 7 tips and reviews