EXPLORE THE CENTRAL COAST

Classic California comes alive at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa!

From beach days to winery escapades, we are centrally located for endless adventures.

PISMO BEACH

Pismo Beach and Shell Beach are adjacent seaside sisters sharing the same coastline.

Downtown Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo

5 minute drive from The Cliffs

Venture off this beloved beach to uncover a quaint downtown filled with surf shops, wine tasting rooms, and favorite restaurants.

Shell Beach Courts

8 minute walk from The Cliffs

Stroll across Shell Beach Drive to our neighboring public pickleball and tennis courts!

Monarch Grove

8 minute drive from The Cliffs

From late October to February, one of the largest colonies of an average of 50,000 black and gold Monarch butterflies cluster in the limbs of a Eucalyptus grove at Pismo State Beach.

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PISMO ADVENTURES

Kayaking the Dinosaur Caves, horseback riding and fishing, and surf lessons are all part of the Pismo Beach experience!

THINGS TO DO IN PISMO

Hiking & Trails

Hitting the trails is a favorite activity in SLO CAL and with good reason—hiking is simply one of the best ways to experience the area’s breathtaking natural beauty. There are hundreds of SLO CAL hiking trails to explore!

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AVILA BEACH

Our beach town neighbor located 5 minutes north of The Cliffs.

Hot Springs

5 minute drive from The Cliffs

Visit our friends at Sycamore Mineral Springs and enjoy one of 24 open-air naturally heated mineral spring hot tubs in Avila's tree-canopied hillside.

Hillside Hot Tubs reservations are open to the public and booked private to just you and your party.

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Downtown Avila

8 minute drive from The Cliffs

Tucked way into the coastal cove of San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach is a small seaside town with big-time charm.

No Fishing License Required

15 minute drive from The Cliffs

Port San Luis Pier is a public pier where no fishing license required! See locals love spending the day angling right off the dock.

You can even buy a ticket for a day of bottom fishing, salmon fishing, or albacore fishing on one of the boats out of Patriot Sportfishing.

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LOCAL TIP: Wine Tasting Passport Program

For the wine lovers! Purchase daily, two-day, and 30-day passes to visit any of the 18 participating wineries in the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO

SLO, as the locals call it, is located 10 minutes north of The Cliffs.

Fremont Theatre

Visit our friends at the Fremont Theatre for live concerts, comedians, and special events.

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Downtown SLO

12 minute drive from The Cliffs

This walkable downtown is filled with historic architecture, the beautifully restored Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, famed bubblegum alley, eclectic shops, hip eateries, murals and museums at every turn.

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PASO ROBLES

Located 40 minutes north of The Cliffs, visit where cowboy-country meets world-class wine country. 

Hunter Ranch Golf Course

Don't forget your clubs, because The Cliffs is within putting distance of California's finest course—including our friends at Hunter Ranch Golf Course in Paso Robles. We're happy to help you book a tee time.

The Paso Cab Collective

Explore the best of this wine area by visiting one of our friends with The Paso Robles Cab Collective!

They represent a group of wineries that grow superior-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux varieties in the Paso Robles.

Paso Robles grow internationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec grapes!

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TRANSPORTATION

SAN LUIS OBISPO REGIONAL AIRPORT (SBP)

Flights TO SLO

SAN LUIS OBISPO TRAIN STATION OR

GROVER BEACH TRAIN STATION

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