Ready to escape the everyday and dive into an activity you’ll never forget? From the coastline to the mountains, San Luis Obispo County offers more recreational outings than you could ever imagine. Here are some of the best things to do in San Luis Obispo when you have a thirst for adventure. Explore these activities in San Luis Obispo County:
Zip Away Your Day 
Ziplines are the closest thing to flying and there’s nothing like a bird’s-eye view of vineyards, oak forest and the stunning beauty of the 14,000-acre Santa Margarita Ranch. Here, Margarita Adventures offers guests a thrilling zipline tour via six ziplines, each with its own distinct vibe. Perfect for families, friends and couples, these ziplines span more than 7,500 feet. Adventurers also walk across a deep canyon on a narrow, 300-foot suspension bridge, and enjoy a guided tour of the ranch, learning about sustainable winegrowing, local wildlife and more. Tour duration is about two-and-a-half hours.
Kiss the Water in A Kayak
Immerse yourself in wildlife from start to finish when you kayak or paddleboard in the Morro Bay estuary. The four-mile long sandspit protects Morro Bay from the open ocean and makes it a wonderful place to kayak for beginners, family groups and experts alike. This area is also recognized as an important birding zone by the Audubon Society. The wildlife here includes not just birds, but several species of maritime mammals as well. A variety of guided tours and rental options are available via experienced outfitters such as Rock Kayak, A Kayak Shack, and Central Coast Outdoors.
Off-Road the Dunes
Nowhere else in the state will you find a five-and-a-half mile stretch of beach that offers 3,500 acres of dune access for ATV adventure! From gentle slopes for beginners to steep inclines for daredevils, the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area offers a wealth of excitement. Steve’s ATV Rentals has a full selection of ATVs and UTVs suitable for every member of the family. Rentals are staged on the beach just one mile from Steve’s Pier Avenue rental office. Participants ride directly from the staging area down the beach to explore the exhilarating beauty and freedom of the dunes.
Life is Better on A Horse, of Course
“Tranquility” takes on a whole new meaning when you view the beauty of the Central Coast via horseback. Shangri-La Ranch Horseback Adventures welcomes all levels of riders to enjoy a variety of routes that they offer including their “picnic/lake ride.” Guests experience stunning forest land, rambling meadows and dramatic rock formations as well as a range of wildlife.
Challenging Hike, Stunning Views Cerro Alto offers hikers and mountain bikers well-maintained trails and breathtaking views all the way to the top! Summiting at 2,624 feet, it is one of the highest points in San Luis Obispo County and is considered challenging with steep inclines and continuous elevation changes. The hike provides opportunities for geocaching along the way, and the ultimate payoff is its panoramic perspective of the famed Nine Sisters, a chain of volcanic peaks leading to the Pacific Ocean. Cerro Alto is located 20 minutes southwest of Paso Robles between Atascadero and Morro Bay on Highway 41 West. Day use parking is $10 from the trailhead.
Picturesque Bicycling to the Beach One of San Luis Obispo’s gems is the Bob Jones Trail. This nearly flat, eight-mile bicycle trail connects the city of San Luis Obispo to the community of Avila Beach. From the parking lot just off the 101 freeway near Avila Hot Springs Resort, the trail follows the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way along the San Luis Obispo Creek. It continues through Avila Valley’s farmland and orchards before entering the oak forested area that opens up to the San Luis Bay Club golf course. From here, a charming bridge leads recreationists across the creek and into downtown Avila Beach. This region offers vibrant birding opportunities as well as cafes for lunch or drinks. The trail is also popular with walkers, joggers, rollerbladers and families with strollers.
Where Are the Best Vacation Rentals in San Luis Obispo County?
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