Mariah And Patrick's Guidebook
Our Top Picks
We have our local favorite things from food to sights! These are what we’ve chosen as our ‘can’t miss’ stops while visiting the central coast.
The Madonna Inn & Steakhouse opened in 1958 and serves as an iconic landmark for the central coast. Tour the grounds for beautiful photo ops and don’t forget to try a slice of their famous pink champagne cake!
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdThe Madonna Inn & Steakhouse opened in 1958 and serves as an iconic landmark for the central coast. Tour the grounds for beautiful photo ops and don’t forget to try a slice of their famous pink champagne cake!
This is our happy place! Our favorite State Park offers scenic hiking, walking and mountain bike trails and is completely free to the public. MDO offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the world. Put the cell phone away (other than for photos of course) and soak up the breathtaking sights and sounds.
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Parco Statale di Montaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley RdThis is our happy place! Our favorite State Park offers scenic hiking, walking and mountain bike trails and is completely free to the public. MDO offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the world. Put the cell phone away (other than for photos of course) and soak up the breathtaking sights and sounds.
Head up HWY 101 to the town of Santa Margarita for some outdoor fun. Fly the zip lines overlooking the vineyards or choose from one of their ATV or kayak tours. Top off your afternoon with some wine tasting at the spectacular Ancient Peaks winery.
*** Check out the new Photo Story Experience Santa Margarita has to offer. Immerse yourselves in an interactive story where you’ll take photos and get a digital photo book! Created and built by none other than Patrick himself! ❤️
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Margarita Adventures
22719 El Camino RealHead up HWY 101 to the town of Santa Margarita for some outdoor fun. Fly the zip lines overlooking the vineyards or choose from one of their ATV or kayak tours. Top off your afternoon with some wine tasting at the spectacular Ancient Peaks winery.
*** Check out the new Photo Story Experience Santa Margarita has to offer. Immerse yourselves in an interactive story where you’ll take photos and get a digital photo book! Created and built by none other than Patrick himself! ❤️
Sightseeing
The official start of bubblegum alley has been a long debate dating back to the end of WWII. Featured on serval television shows and news programs around the world, Bubblegum Alley is one of the most well known tourist attractions in SLO.
Bring your hand sanitizer and nose plug!
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Bubblegum Alley
734 Higuera StreetThe official start of bubblegum alley has been a long debate dating back to the end of WWII. Featured on serval television shows and news programs around the world, Bubblegum Alley is one of the most well known tourist attractions in SLO.
Bring your hand sanitizer and nose plug!
Named after Saint Louis of Anjou, the bishop of Toulouse, the Mission is the foundation of San Luis Obispo. The Mission is open to the public for tours of the beautiful church, gardens and school. Be sure to view the small museum that holds a collection of its artifacts. It is still a very popular parish for the town's Catholic community.
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Missione di San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StNamed after Saint Louis of Anjou, the bishop of Toulouse, the Mission is the foundation of San Luis Obispo. The Mission is open to the public for tours of the beautiful church, gardens and school. Be sure to view the small museum that holds a collection of its artifacts. It is still a very popular parish for the town's Catholic community.
We recommend the Grand Room Tour.
Plan to arrive before your tour time to see the 45 min film in their IMAX theater. You’ll want to see this BEFORE your tour.
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Castello Hearst
750 Hearst Castle RoadWe recommend the Grand Room Tour.
Plan to arrive before your tour time to see the 45 min film in their IMAX theater. You’ll want to see this BEFORE your tour.
Food scene
Voted best restaurant in SLO! Enjoy delicious tapas and world famous wine with creekside views. Located in the iconic Cigar Factory building in downtown SLO, Novo’s bar, lounge offers award wining innovative cuisine. Tandoori chicken and Novo lettuce wraps are our favorites!
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Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StVoted best restaurant in SLO! Enjoy delicious tapas and world famous wine with creekside views. Located in the iconic Cigar Factory building in downtown SLO, Novo’s bar, lounge offers award wining innovative cuisine. Tandoori chicken and Novo lettuce wraps are our favorites!
Built in 1927, High Street Market and Deli carried everything from milk, butter, chewing tobacco and fishing gear for the families working in the Railroad District. Now it is known for being a local favorite with sandwiches worth the wait. Yes, the HIGH ST sign gets stolen....often!
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High Street | Market & Deli
350 High StBuilt in 1927, High Street Market and Deli carried everything from milk, butter, chewing tobacco and fishing gear for the families working in the Railroad District. Now it is known for being a local favorite with sandwiches worth the wait. Yes, the HIGH ST sign gets stolen....often!
Head downtown SLO to a hip mellow atmosphere and discover unique craft cocktails. Start with scrumptious truffle popcorn served to every table and order their unbeatable Brussels sprouts.
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Sidecar
1040 Broad StHead downtown SLO to a hip mellow atmosphere and discover unique craft cocktails. Start with scrumptious truffle popcorn served to every table and order their unbeatable Brussels sprouts.
The best Tri-Tip sandwiches in town! A basket of fries feeds 3-4 people just remember to order ranch. Try the Firestone or Asian Chicken salad if you would like a lighter option.
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Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StThe best Tri-Tip sandwiches in town! A basket of fries feeds 3-4 people just remember to order ranch. Try the Firestone or Asian Chicken salad if you would like a lighter option.
Beerwood
One of our favorite spot in Los Osos! This is definitely where the locals go!
Outdoor Adventures
Take a mellow stroll from city to sea along this well maintained bike/walking path. which leads you to beautiful Avila Beach. The 5 mile round trip trail guides you through grand oak trees and passes Sea Canyons famous apple orchards.
The trail has several benches along the way for resting or bird watching. If you are feeling hungry then make a stop at Woodstone Market & Deli for a delicious snack or glass of wine a mile into the trail.
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Bob Jones Trail
Bob Jones TrailTake a mellow stroll from city to sea along this well maintained bike/walking path. which leads you to beautiful Avila Beach. The 5 mile round trip trail guides you through grand oak trees and passes Sea Canyons famous apple orchards.
The trail has several benches along the way for resting or bird watching. If you are feeling hungry then make a stop at Woodstone Market & Deli for a delicious snack or glass of wine a mile into the trail.