Local favorites from Bruce and Karen
Food scene
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price StGreat vibe, wonderful food.
La Esquina Taqueria
1051 Nipomo StBest Mexican food in SLO. Amazing margaritas.
Buona Tavola
1037 Monterey StQuality food, lovely atmosphere, great service.
TASTE! craft eatery
2550 Broad StGood food, nice vibe.
Apple Farm
2015 Monterey StClassic SLO. Good homemade food, great desserts, shopping.
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdGreat for steaks as well as breakfast.
City advice
Don't miss
Thursday night farmer's market downtown SLO. Begins at 5pm.
Lots of fun, usually well attended. Local produce, food and entertainment. Parking can be difficult.
Travelling with kids
Children's Museum downtown SLO.
Clean, inexpensive and first rate.
Travelling with kids
Local parks especially Sinsheimer and Islay.
These parks have been newly renovated with zip lines, hills for sliding, swings and more. Clean.
Don't miss
Avila Valley Barn
Petting zoo, homemade ice cream, sweets and bakery items. Local products and produce. Hay rides with seasonal fruit picking, pumpkin maze. Fun for the whole family.
Don't miss
Bob Jones Trail
Paved walkway under shaded trees that goes for miles. Great for strollers, jogging, bikes and scooters.
Travelling with kids
Avila Beach
Great for young children. Small waves, warm lagoon near the Avilla Bay Inn side of the beach. Playground, swings and aquarium nearby. Pismo Beach has larger waves better for older children wanting to play in the surf.