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30 Best and Fun Things To Do In Grover Beach, California


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Grover Beach, a charming coastal town situated in Central Coast of California, is a well-liked destination for vacations. And it’s not hard to see why – with stunning beaches and a lively downtown, there is something for everyone to enjoy here!

It’s home to the spectacular Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve, which offers miles of unspoiled beaches and nature trails for visitors to explore. It’s also a great place to watch the sunset or enjoy a bonfire with friends.

For those looking for a little more action, the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area offers opportunities for off-roading on the beach, while the Pismo Beach Pier is an excellent spot for fishing and surfing.

Nature lovers will also enjoy the Monarch Butterfly Grove, which provides a seasonal habitat for thousands of these beautiful winged insects.

If you would like to know more about what Grover Beach has to offer, keep reading for a list of all the other activities and attractions you can find here

The 30 Most Popular Things To Do In Grover Beach, California

30. Pismo Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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29. Windemere Winery

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 1653 Old Price Canyon Road San Luis Obispo CA

Tel:  805 542 0133

Web Address:   https://windemerewines.com/

28. Oceano Lagoon

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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27. Oceano Dunes Visitor Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 555 Pier Ave Oceano CA

Tel:  805 474 2664

Web Address:   http://centralcoastparks.org/

26. Alban Vineyards

5.0 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

Location: 8575 Orcutt Road Arroyo Grande CA

Tel:  805 546 0305

Web Address:   http://albanvineyards.com/

25. Center of Effort

4.9 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

Location: 2195 Corbett Canyon Road Arroyo Grande CA

Tel:  805 782 9463

Web Address:   http://centerofeffortwine.com/

24. Exploration Discovery Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ (32 reviews)

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Location: 867 Ramona Ave Grover Beach CA

Tel:  805 473 1421

Web Address:   https://gbdiscoverycenter.org/

23. Ira Lease Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

Location: Pismo Beach CA

22. Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

4.8 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

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Location: Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 773 7039

Web Address:   https://experiencepismobeach.com/things-to-do/pier-plaza/

21. Tastes of the Valleys

4.8 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: 911 Price Street Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 773 8466

Web Address:   http://pismowineshop.com/

20. Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ (44 reviews)

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Location: 862 N 4th Street Pismo Beach CA

Web Address:   https://parks.ca.gov/

19. Oceano Train Depot

4.5 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: 1650 Front Street Oceano CA

Tel:  805 489 5446

18. Central Coast Casino

4.1 ★★★★☆ (65 reviews)

Location: 359 W Grand Ave Grover Beach CA

Tel:  805 474 8500

Web Address:   https://slo-poker.com/

17. Claiborne & Churchill Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (87 reviews)

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Location: 2649 Carpenter Canyon Road San Luis Obispo CA

Tel:  805 544 4066

Web Address:   http://claibornechurchill.com/

16. Kynsi Winery

4.8 ★★★★★ (95 reviews)

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Location: 2212 Corbett Canyon Road Arroyo Grande CA

Tel:  805 544 8461

Web Address:   http://kynsi.com/

15. New Life Community Church

4.8 ★★★★★ (152 reviews)

Location: 990 James Way Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 489 3254

Web Address:   http://newlifepismo.com/

14. Chumash Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (167 reviews)

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Location: Ventana Dr Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 773 7039

Web Address:   http://pismobeach.org/287/Chumash-Park

13. Elm Street Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (185 reviews)

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Location: Ash Street Arroyo Grande CA

Web Address:   http://elmstreetdogpark.org/

12. Sixteenth Street Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (186 reviews)

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Location: Grover Beach CA

Tel:  805 473 4580

Web Address:   http://grover.org/index.aspx

11. Pismo Beach Golf Course

4.4 ★★★★☆ (210 reviews)

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Location: 9 Le Sage Dr Grover Beach CA

Tel:  805 481 5215

Web Address:   http://pismobeachgolf.com/

10. Oceano Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (320 reviews)

Location: 1330 Dewey Dr Oceano CA

Tel:  805 781 5930

Web Address:   http://slocountyparks.com/

9. Pismo Beach Walkway & Boardwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ (618 reviews)

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Location: 101 Streetimson Ave Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 773 7039

Web Address:   http://pismobeach.org/300/Pismo-State-Beach-Pier-Promenade-Creek

Our Top picks

8. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

7. Pismo Beach Pier

4.7 ★★★★★ (165 reviews)

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6. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (335 reviews)

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Location: 100 Pier Ave Oceano CA

Tel:  805 773 7170

Web Address:   http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/

5. Ramona Garden Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (335 reviews)

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Location: 993 Ramona Ave Grover Beach CA

Tel:  805 473 4580

Web Address:   http://grover.org/index.aspx

4. Pismo Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (771 reviews)

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Location: 80 Mattie Road Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 544 9096

Web Address:   http://lcslo.org/pismopreserve/

3. Oceano Dunes SVRA

4.7 ★★★★★ (905 reviews)

Location: 1001 Cabrillo Hwy Oceano CA

Tel:  805 473 7220

Web Address:   http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/

2. Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,233 reviews)

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Location: 105 W Grand Ave Grover Beach CA

Web Address:   http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/

1. Monarch Butterfly Grove

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,586 reviews)

Location: 400 S Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA

Tel:  805 773 7170

Web Address:   http://monarchbutterfly.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Grover Beach, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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