Connect With The Community
Stepladder Ranch and Creamery
Stepladder Creamery offers guided tours of its historic 150-year-old ranch in Cambria, where visitors can explore the farm, interact with playful goats, and learn about traditional cheesemaking.
San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum
Three floors and an outside playscape are jam packed with exhibits for children ages two to ten. Unique, educational programs and activities are scheduled throughout each week. We’re where learn-by-doing begins!
Estrella Warbirds Museum
The museum features a great number of exhibits ranging from military aviation, vehicles, armament & munitions, missiles, drones, an awesome collection of personal memorabilia, and of course, historical vehicles of all sorts.
Morro Bay Maritime Museum
Climb aboard, explore real ships, and uncover ocean adventures – free for all ages.
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
As the only Natural History Museum in the California State Park system, the museum features hands-on interpretive exhibits for visitors of all ages.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only a few sites in the state that have historically hosted tens of thousands of butterflies, clustering in the limbs of tall Eucalyptus trees beside the coastal estuary.
Shady Oaks Farm
We hope you will come visit and allow us to share our love and knowledge with you!
We offer 2 tours – Get Your Goat and Hands On Horses!
We also have 2 amazing experiences – Art of the Horse and Painted Pony!
Pacific Wildlife Care
Pacific Wildlife Care is a nonprofit in San Luis Obispo County dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals. They also provide education and outreach to promote peaceful coexistence with local wildlife.
Paso Robles Children’s Museum
An interactive educational facility for children and their families that showcases the heritage of the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse. The Two story firehouse offers play for a wide range of ages.
Avila Valley Barn
A favorite place to stop off and buy the freshest fruit and vegetables grown locally, pick up a pie or bakery treat, hand feed and pet farm animals, stop off for lunch from our Smoke House and Chicken Shack, or get an ice cream on the way to Avila Beach. Avila Valley Barn is truly a place built with the whole family in mind.
A Kayak Shack
A Kayak Shack in Morro Bay offers family-friendly kayak and paddleboard rentals, perfect for exploring the calm waters and wildlife of the bay. With helpful staff, quality equipment, and a laid-back coastal vibe, it’s an easy and affordable outdoor adventure for parents and kids alike.
Turtle & Tortoise Rescue of Arroyo Grande
The Turtle and Tortoise Rescue of Arroyo Grande is a family-run sanctuary dedicated to caring for rescued turtles, tortoises, and other animals. Families can visit to meet over 300 animals, learn about wildlife conservation, and enjoy guided tours that inspire curiosity and compassion for the natural world.
Piedras Blancas Light Station
Piedras Blancas Light Station provides a glimpse into our nation’s past when lighthouses served a vital role in maritime navigation. Today it is managed as a historic park and wildlife sanctuary.
San Luis Obispo Library
The San Luis Obispo County Library is a wonderful resource for families, offering a wide selection of children’s books, story times, and educational programs that inspire a love of reading and learning from an early age.
Gopher Glenn Apple Farm
Gopher Glen Apple Farm is a family-owned orchard nestled in See Canyon, San Luis Obispo. Known for its dozens of apple varieties, fresh-pressed cider, and local charm, it’s a favorite spot for families to taste, explore, and experience the joys of the Central Coast harvest season.
Central Coast Aquarium
Dive into an ocean of discovery as you explore some of the Central Coast’s most iconic marine habitats. Learn about over 50 local species from our passionate volunteer team, and enjoy an oceanfront view of Avila Beach.
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located near the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of California and we are devoted to expanding community connections to Mediterranean regions through experience, education and conservation.
Rhythms Of Play
Rhythms of Play is a parenting and nature-based education website that encourages families to connect through creative, hands-on activities. It offers ideas for outdoor play, art projects, and simple seasonal crafts that help children learn, grow, and thrive through real-world experiences.