The best things to do in San Luis Obispo

6 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Whether you’re sneaking out after work or rebooting your swing, Dairy Creek Golf Course brings a nine-hole, par 36 links feel with legit…

2990 Dairy Creek Rd

Whether you’re sneaking out after work or rebooting your swing, Dairy Creek Golf Course brings a nine-hole, par 36 links feel with legit practice options. Swing Time powered by Toptracer, a full grass range, and the Tom Lehman Learning Center used by Cal Poly teams make sharpening up actually fun.

From the San Luis Obispo newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Members-only country club with golf, a pool, and an inviting atmosphere.

255 Country Club Dr

Members-only country club with golf, a pool, and an inviting atmosphere.

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Movie theater featuring reclining chairs, beer and wine and popcorn.

888 Marsh St

Movie theater featuring reclining chairs, beer and wine and popcorn.

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Central Coast Zoo

Entertainment

Small nonprofit zoo for the younger members of the family to see monkeys and tigers.

9305 Pismo Ave (Atascadero)

Small nonprofit zoo for the younger members of the family to see monkeys and tigers.

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3-screen, solar-powered venue for alternative cinema & community events, with digital projection.

817 Palm St

3-screen, solar-powered venue for alternative cinema & community events, with digital projection.

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Sunset Drive-In

Entertainment

Family-friendly, large-screen movie venue with concession stand, showing 2 new releases nightly.

255 Elks Ln

Family-friendly, large-screen movie venue with concession stand, showing 2 new releases nightly.

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