Best of SLO County 2023: Recreation

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Best Health Club/Gym

Kennedy Club Fitness

Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles, SLO

[email protected]

kennedyclubs.com

@kennedyclubfitness

facebook.com/KennedyClubFitness

Best Yoga Studio

Spark Yoga

977 E. Foothill Blvd., suite 111, SLO

1289 Laurel Lane, SLO

(805) 439-1848

[email protected]

smileatspark.com

@sparkyogaslo

facebook.com/smileatspark

SPAR IT OUT Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitzu instructor Jon Green (left) tangles with J.T. Lyon at the Best Martial Arts Studio, which has locations in SLO, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and Paso Robles. - PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM
  • Photo By Jayson Mellom
  • SPAR IT OUT Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitzu instructor Jon Green (left) tangles with J.T. Lyon at the Best Martial Arts Studio, which has locations in SLO, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, and Paso Robles.

Best Martial Arts Studio

Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

SLO, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles

(805) 305-7512

[email protected]

paragonbjjslo.com

Best Bike Trail

Bob Jones Trail

Avila Beach

(805) 544-9096

[email protected]

lcslo.org

@landconservancyslo

facebook.com/The-Land-Conservancy-of-San-Luis-Obispo-County-98093522918

Best Bike Shop

Art's Cyclery

3988 Short St., No. 110, SLO

(805) 439-3915

[email protected]

artscyclery.com

@artscyclery

facebook.com/ArtsCyclery

Best Bike Rental

Foothill Cyclery

767 E. Foothill Blvd., suite B, SLO

(805) 541-4101

[email protected]

foothillcyclery.com

@foothillcyclery

facebook.com/foothillcyclery

Best Hike

Pismo Preserve

80 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach

(805) 544-9096

[email protected]

lcslo.org/pismopreserve

@landconservancyslo

facebook.com/The-Land-Conservancy-of-San-Luis-Obispo-County-98093522918

Best ADA Accessible Trail

Bob Jones Trail

Avila Beach

(805) 544-9096

[email protected]

lcslo.org

@landconservancyslo

facebook.com/The-Land-Conservancy-of-San-Luis-Obispo-County-98093522918

Best Outdoor Store

The Mountain Air

667 Marsh St., suite D, SLO

(805) 543-1676

[email protected]

themountainair.com

@themountainair

facebook.com/TheMountainAir

Best Campground

Lopez Lake Recreation Area

6800 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande

(805) 788-2381

slocountyparks.com/camp/lopez-lake

facebook.com/slocoparks

Best Horseback Rides

Madonna Inn Trail Rides

100 Madonna Road, SLO

(805) 550-5307

[email protected]

madonnainn.com/trail-rides-1

@madonnainntrailrides

facebook.com/madonnainntrailrides

Best Tack Shop

Riding Warehouse

181 Suburban Road, SLO

(800) 620-9145

[email protected]

ridingwarehouse.com

@ridingwarehouse

facebook.com/ridingwarehouse

STAND UP Local legend Van Curaza cheers on a student who catches a wave. He knows that "all dreams need to start somewhere" and gives the Best Surf Lessons through the Van Curaza Surf School. - PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM
  • Photo By Jayson Mellom
  • STAND UP Local legend Van Curaza cheers on a student who catches a wave. He knows that "all dreams need to start somewhere" and gives the Best Surf Lessons through the Van Curaza Surf School.

Best Surf Lessons

Van Curaza Surf School

598 Front St., Avila Beach

(805) 543-7873

[email protected]

vancurazasurfschool.com

@vcsurfschool

facebook.com/vcsurfschool

Best Surf Shop

Central Coast Surfboards

855 Marsh St., SLO

(805) 541-1129

[email protected]

ccsurf.com

@ccsurf

facebook.com/ccsurf

Best Skateboard Shop

Central Coast Surfboards

855 Marsh St., SLO

(805) 541-1129

[email protected]

ccsurf.com

@ccsurf

facebook.com/ccsurf

Best Place to Get Swimwear

SLO Swim

795 Higuera St., SLO

(805) 781-9604

sloswim.com

@sloswim

facebook.com/sloswim

Best Dive Shop

SLO Ocean Currents

3121 S. Higuera, suite B, SLO

(805) 544-7227

[email protected]

slooceancurrents.com

@slooceancurrents

facebook.com/SLOSCUBA

Best Watersport Rental

Avila Beach Paddlesports

3915 Avila Beach Drive, Avila Beach

(805) 704-6902

[email protected]

avilabeachpaddlesports.com

@avilabeachpaddlesports

facebook.com/AvilaPaddlesports

Best Boat Rental

Lopez Lake Marina

6820 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande

(805) 489-1006

[email protected]

lopezlakemarina.com

@lopezlakemarina

facebook.com/lopezlakemarina

Best Fishing Charter

Virg's Landing

1169 Market Ave., Morro Bay

(805) 772-1222

[email protected]

virgslanding.com

@virgslanding

facebook.com/virgslanding

Best Hotel or Resort

Hotel San Luis Obispo

877 Palm St., SLO

(805) 235-0700

[email protected]

hotel-slo.com

@thehotelslo

facebook.com/hotelslo

You don't have to stay at Hotel San Luis Obispo to enjoy most of the resort's diverse array of amenities—outdoor rooftop dining, spa offerings, courtyard concerts, art classes, and much more. But patrons—whether they be out-of-towners or Central Coast locals seeking a luxurious staycation—who do decide to book one of the resort's rooms, suites, or studios for a night, or two, or three, or indefinitely have the distinct honor of lodging at the Best Hotel or Resort in all of San Luis Obispo County. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your luggage!

—Caleb Wiseblood

Best Golf Course

Monarch Dunes Golf Club

1606 Trilogy Pkwy., Nipomo

(805) 343-9459, Ext. 1

monarchdunes.com

@monarchdunes

facebook.com/monarchdunes

HAPPY TAILS Laguna Lake Park has a lot of things—trails, water, a disc golf course—but a favorite for many locals is the dog park, where canines can and do run free with their besties. - PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM
  • Photo By Jayson Mellom
  • HAPPY TAILS Laguna Lake Park has a lot of things—trails, water, a disc golf course—but a favorite for many locals is the dog park, where canines can and do run free with their besties.

Best Dog Park

Laguna Lake Park

504 Madonna Road, SLO

(805) 781-7302

[email protected]

slocity.org/government/department-directory/parks-and-recreation/parks/dog-off-leash-area

@sloparksandrec

facebook.com/sloparksandrec

Best Thing About SLO County

The people and community Δ

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