Arroyo Grande is a small San Luis Obispo County city surrounded by charming countryside. Arroyo Grande offers a lovely downtown area featuring historic Victorian buildings and excellent shopping and restaurants. The city is close to both the ocean and the scenic recreation area of Lopez Lake. Arroyo Grande is also within easy reach of countless Central Coast Wine Country vineyards and numerous golf courses.
Arroyo Grande real estate features large and beautiful homes with mesmerizing views in all directions.
What to Love
- Walkable historic downtown
- Close to the ocean
- Lopez Lake recreation
- Numerous nearby golf courses
People & Lifestyle
Arroyo Grande is rich in character, with lots of well-preserved 19th-century buildings lining its downtown area. Recreation opportunities in the surrounding area are almost endless. From hiking and biking to boating and golfing, Arroyo Grande residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to enjoying life.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Arroyo Grande’s walkable historic village downtown features charming Victorian architecture and a wonderful selection of businesses.
Ember is a romantic bistro serving delicious wood-fired pizzas and eclectic small plates fusing Italian and Californian culinary influences alongside fine local wines.
Gina’s Italian Cuisine is another fine choice for elegant Italian entrees served in a relaxed, homey setting.
F. McLintock’s Saloon specializes in mouth-watering steaks aged for a minimum of 45 days, then grilled to perfection over an oak-pit BBQ. Other menu highlights include tasty ribs and handcrafted cocktails.
Mason Bar & Kitchen is a bustling spot for farm-to-table cooking paired with beer, wine, and unique cocktails.
Rooster Creek Tavern also offers cocktails and local wines alongside an extensive menu of gourmet American eats.
Downtown Arroyo Grande features several fantastic bakeries.
Arroyo Grande Bakery,
Éclair Bakery, and
Sweet Pea Bakery all sell tempting treats and delicious baked goods. Ice cream and frozen yogurt spots such as
Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream,
It’s Really Yogurt, and
Yogurt Creations offer plenty more options to satiate your sweet tooth.
The Hive sells thoughtful products from local artisans and hosts a variety of creative workshops. Antique and vintage stores such as
A Glance into the Past Antiques,
Posies in the Village, and
Village Vintage each feature a treasure trove of collectibles and curiosities. Arroyo Grande’s Five Cities shopping center features dozens more restaurants, retailers, and services anchored by
Trader Joe’s,
Walmart, and a plush
Regal Arroyo Grande Stadium 10 movie theatre.
Just to name a few, there are many more great places to eat and drink that are not mentioned.
Things to Do in Arroyo Grande
The gorgeous countryside around Arroyo Grande is full of beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The Lopez Lake Recreation Area is a scenic destination 10 miles east of Arroyo Grande. Hiking, equestrian, and mountain bike trails run through the oak-studded hills and canyons surrounding Lopez Lake’s 22-mile shoreline. Hundreds of bird and plant species are native to the area surrounding the lake, and the lake itself is a popular fishing and boating spot with a marina.
Mustang Waterpark, on the east side of Lopez Lake, offers a 38-foot tube plunge, two 600-foot water slides, kiddie pools, and poolside cabanas. Another popular attraction adjacent to Lake Lopez is the
Vista Lago Adventure Park, which has fun ziplines and rope courses.
Arroyo Grande homes are within a 15-minute drive of golfing destinations such as the
Avila Beach Golf Resort,
Blacklake Golf Resort,
Cypress Ridge Golf Course, and
Monarch Dunes Golf Club. Arroyo Grande is home to premier Central Coast wine country vineyards such as
Alban Vineyards,
DePaola Vineyard,
Kynsi Winery,
Laetitia Winery & Vineyard, and
Peacock Cellars.
The
Clark Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art cultural hub in Arroyo Grande hosting an eclectic variety of music, comedy, and theatrical performances. Every Wednesday and Saturday,
Arroyo Grande Farmers Markets feature vendors selling fresh local produce and specialty foodstuffs alongside live entertainment.
Schools
Arroyo Grande is served by the Lucia Mar Unified School District.
- Branch Elementary, Public, K-6.
- Harloe Elementary, Public, K-6.
- Ocean View Elementary, Public, K-6.
- Mesa Middle, Public, 7-8.
- Paulding Middle, Public, 7-8.
- Arroyo Grande High, Public, 8-12.
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