Things To Do in Cayucos

An all-time favorite cycling route, Highway 1 offers spectacular views and challenging climbs with great restaurants, wineries and attractions along the way.

Ideal climate, terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Flyway makes the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 one of the finest birding regions in the world.

Featured in the New York Times, this sister-owned cookie company is nationally known for its signature sea salt cookie: a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread morsel with just a touch of sea salt. 

The Cambria Christmas Market features open-air stalls selling glühwein (hot mulled wine), traditional German foods, local vendors, and live entertainment.

Still standing as a restored inn and restaurant, Captain James Cass’s House is in downtown Cayucos.

Cayucos is a throw back to the original, laid-back California beach town with its relaxed vibe and Western influences. Time still moves a little slower in Cayucos.

Enjoy antiquing and art collecting?  San Luis Obispo County is chock-full of great antique shops, memorable art galleries and fun antiquing events!

There are picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, and outside showers available. 

Montaña de Oro has some of the best mountain biking on the central coast, with multiple trails ranging from beginner to expert.

Friday Morning Market next to the beach

You Oughta Play with Otters

The "Bluff Walks" and nature walks program offers guided hikes on the Bluffs and other ecosystems on the coast. 

Choose a luxury  picnic package & location then customize it with our add-on items to make your picnic unique! At Cayucos Picnic Co. we work with you to make your picnic special. From a surprise proposal on the beach with added rose petals and photographer to a “just because”…

The Cayucos pier was constructed in 1872 by Captain James Cass, the founder of Cayucos, and was then rebuilt and lengthened to 982 feet in 1876.

San Luis Obispo County has an abundance of sea life throughout the coastal towns including elephant seals, sea otters, starfish, and many unique fish.

All wooden ramps skatepark open to the public in Cayucos.

The sandy beach offers mild weather, watersports such as surfing and swimming, tidepooling. 

Sunshine, shoreline, surf and even starfish — these are just a few treasures to be found in Cayucos State Beaches and State Parks.