All San Luis Obispo Tours & Excursions in 2026

Embark on a Thrilling Sidecar Adventure in San Luis Obispo! This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in a sidecar through stunning vineyards and into the heart of the wine country, getting closer to San Luis Obispo like never before—an adventure most tourists will never experience. With the wind in your hair and breathtaking views all around, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the inner workings of the vineyard, from vine to bottle. Along the way, stop at picture-perfect locations for unforgettable moments and incredible photos. Don’t miss your chance to embark on this unforgettable ride! This isn’t just a tour—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Set out on a spectacular off-roading adventure on the sands near Pismo Beach, CA—the only public beach in the state where driving is allowed. Whip across the dunes and zoom alongside the coastline in your choice of a 2-seat or 4-seat rental. Choose between driving a dune buggy, UTV, or ATV. Instruction is included, so no need to worry if you've never ridden one before.

Discover California’s Paso Robles wine region on this full-day excursion. Take a tour through three of the region’s wineries. If you’d like, you can purchase tastings to sample the area’s wines as well as purchase bottles to take home. Learn what makes Paso Robles a great winemaking region and relax in the climate controlled vehicle between stops.

Our tour will take you through the iconic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, winding along tree-lined streets and ending at the quirky Bubblegum Alley on Higuera Street, just a stone’s throw from where we began. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free and plays as you walk. It never expires.

Enjoy the best wines of California on this all-inclusive tour. Immerse yourself in the exquisite Paso Robles wine country on this 5-hour journey. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch among the beautiful vineyard setting. Appreciate a variety of wines, with a full flight of tastings offered at all three locations.

Join our expert captains on a premier whale-watching charter, where you’ll witness majestic whales in their natural habitat. Whether you're a marine enthusiast or a first-time adventurer, this is your chance to see these incredible creatures up close. Book your tour today and create memories that last a lifetime! - 3 Hour whale-watching tour with expert captains - Suitable for all ages; family-friendly experience - Opportunity to see humpback whales and other marine wildlife - Book now for a memorable ocean adventure.

Make your Central Coast getaway unforgettable with a stop at Hambly Farms in San Miguel—just 10 minutes north of Paso Robles. Nestled in the rolling hills with panoramic vineyard views, your family-run lavender farm offers more than just beautiful blooms. Begin your visit at your charming Farm Store, where you’ll receive a basket and scissors to harvest your own fresh lavender bouquet. We’ll guide you through the varieties we grow and how to snip like a pro. Then, wander through your fragrant fields, meet your friendly farm animals, and take in the peaceful rhythm of farm life. Bring a picnic and stay awhile—the views are stunning and the pace is slow. Before you go, we’ll wrap your bouquet while you explore your curated shop filled with handcrafted lavender products and local finds. Whether you’re traveling with girlfriends, your pup, or on a solo escape, Hambly Farms is your perfect stop for an authentic, memory-making experience. Limited bloom season. Reserve your U-Pick today!

Discover the secrets of San Luis Obispo in California by joining a ghost and true crime walking tour after dark. Uncover the hidden stories of the haunting Downtown district on this night tour. Get to know the unexpected side of the town while our guide tells you of urban legends and reported ghost sightings.

This is a custom, private trip. Starting times and excursion locations are your choice according to your interests, energy level and pre-determined places of interest to visit. To explore this beautiful coastline with you is our goal, and to introduce you to the incredibly diverse area that is Big Sur is our pleasure!

At Diamond E Ranch, a hands-on soap-making experience awaits you. Spend 90 minutes crafting luxurious goat milk soap alongside our friendly miniature dairy goats. Ideal for adults and mother/daughter pairs, each participant creates a custom 3-lb soap loaf, choosing from an array of scents and colors using fresh goat milk from our own herd. This beginner-friendly class not only teaches the traditional cold-process method but also leaves you with a nourishing product that’s perfect for sensitive skin. Enjoy quality time while indulging your creativity in a serene ranch setting.

Our tours are as unique as the individuals booking them! They are all custom designed to meet your interests, ability levels and time constraints. Once you book the tour, the guide is yours for the day. The trip is sure to be the highlight of your visit to the Central Coast

Local wine, artisan gelato, and savory California-style barbecue are just some of the delicacies that make San Luis Obispo a trendy dining destination. This food tour takes you to local-owned and operated food joints for you to get a taste of the best food the area has to offer, all while having fun with your guide and your group. All food and wine tastings are included—no surprise expenses.

We've turned Cal Poly Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Cal Poly Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn fascinating details about different places like . You will walk around 1.6 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore the coastal city of Morro Bay, California with an electric bike rental. Navigate the city streets and hills with ease and let the electric bike do all the hard work for you. Choose from several bike models to suit your group's needs and discover the city's top highlights such as the Embarcadero and Morro Rock.

Explore the best of Morro Bay, California on an electric bike tour of the area. Join a dedicated guide and stop at key landmarks including Morro Rock, Estero Bay, Morro Strand Beach, and the state park, taking in the coastal views while you ride. This tour is tailored to your interests whether you want to learn a bit of history or you simply want to enjoy nonstop exploring.

This is a self-guided, wine tasting audio tour. There are multiple directional tags to help assist you while driving, as well as informational tags about the wine region, wine, climate, soils, wine tasting tips etc. The different color geo-tags shown on your map provide different information depending on which direction you're driving in from. We have cherry picked 10 of the best wineries in Paso Robles for you to visit today. Enjoy!

Learn all about San Luis Obispo’s highlights and history—and enjoy a totally independent way to explore—on this self-led audio walking tour. Upon booking, download the audio tour and use it whenever you’d like, as it never expires. Set off at a time that works best for you, and get ready to glimpse local landmarks like the Palm Theatre, Mission San Luis Obispo, Bubblegum Alley, and much more.

Head to a pretty stretch of Central Coast shoreline, learn the surfing basics, and even see if you can hang 10 like the pros during this accessible, beginner-friendly surf lesson. Depending on the day’s conditions, meet your private guide at a beach in and around Cayucos, zip up your wetsuit, and learn the basics. Then, with your guide’s instruction and support, hit the waves—and have plenty of attempts to nail your technique.

California’s Highway 1 is a scenic and beautiful route that many visitors and locals alike enjoy driving, mainly for the views alone. Skip a crowded bus tour and book this Big Sur PCH Highway 1 Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour instead that allows you to explore the area at your own pace in the comfort of your own vehicle. Listen to the audio guide as you drive and take in fun stories, too.

Cruise the Pacific Coast Highway from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara with a tour that plays right from your phone. Drive at your own pace, stop at beaches and lookout points, and listen to simple stories that guide you past rolling hills, ocean views, and charming coastal towns. You choose when to start, where to stop, and how long to stay. Head south through Pismo Beach and quiet shoreline spots where waves crash along the sand. Pull over for photos, walk along the coast, or grab a bite in small beach towns along the way. Watch seabirds glide overhead and enjoy the fresh ocean air as you follow one of California’s most scenic routes. Your phone gives easy directions, works offline, and stays with you forever so you can return anytime. Download the tour, start your drive, and enjoy a relaxed journey along the California coast—your road, your pace, your adventure. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Embark on a Thrilling Sidecar Adventure in San Luis Obispo! This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in a sidecar through stunning vineyards and get up close to the vines—an adventure most tourists will never experience. With the wind in your hair and breathtaking views all around, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the inner workings of the vineyard, from vine to bottle. Along the way, stop at picture-perfect locations for unforgettable moments and incredible photos. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an experience you’ll never forget! Don’t miss your chance to embark on this unforgettable ride!

Imagine immersing into a world of creativity and color with an exclusive private paint experience that is tailored just for you. This unique opportunity offers a serene and intimate setting where guests can express an artistic vision without the distractions of a crowded class. Set under the wisteria at Graveyard Vineyards and guided by a professional artist from ArtSocial 805, guests are provided personalized instruction, helping unlock potential or refine technique. Whether new or a seasoned painter guests leave with a piece of art they are sure to love. Enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating escape from the everyday hustle while you sip and create.