What are some touristy things to see along Hwy 101 between LA and SLO?

Question

We're planning a road trip to San Luis Obispo for Labor Day weekend. What are some fun things to do and stop at along the way on Highway 101. I heard about Solvang, what else is there? And also what are fun things to do in SLO?

Answer 1

Wine tasting.

Answer 2

you have have have to stop at pea soup anderson's restaurant in santa nella. you can't miss it, it's the one with the big windmill.

Answer 3

You've got to go see the elephant seals. They are just about a mile north of Hearst Castle-definitely worth the drive!

We loved eating at McClintocks Steak house in Pismo Beach-loud but great food and huge portions. Dinner even comes with a liquor for dessert and onion rings for an appetizer.

Solvang-IMHO-is not worth the side trip. Just a lot of tourist junky shops.

Good, easy hikes at Montano Del Oro State Beach.

Enjoy your trip!!

Best of Luck to You!

jana

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Answer 4

Santa Barbara-State Street: Shops and restaurants galore, and State Street ends right at the beach. Shopping, food, and the beach: What could be more perfect? Maybe a Corona. And if you do imbibe, they have a shuttle bus to take you up and down the street.

Solvang: Ya, for sure, doze little Danish shops are MIGHTy cute. Get yerselv an Abelskeever, it's-a shore delicous.

Pismo Beach: Splash Cafe has excellent clam chowder. Cool little beach town.