Arroyo Grande Things To Do - San Luis Obispo County
Arroyo Grande is a city located in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast of California. Only 10 minutes inland from Pismo Beach and Grover Beach, this more suburban city has charm with the Arroyo Grande Village and historic area right in the heart.
Things To Do in Arroyo Grande
There in The Village of Arroyo Grande is a swinging bridge that pedestrians can walk on. See the short video below to see how long this bridge is.
Usually the parking lot next to this swinging bridge is easy to park at, unless there is a festival, in which then, they'd close it off. You can walk to many shops and restaurants around The Village of Arroyo Grande.
In the summer time, the Mustang Waterpark in Arroyo Grande is also open. The season is between end of May through the first week weekend of September because they only open during the hot summer season. Read my full review of the Mustang Waterpark where I also rented a cabana at before. It's located at Lopez Lake Recreation Area, which is a large camping ground where you can choose to camp at as well.
Arroyo Grande Restaurants
There are also many restaurants in Arroyo Grande and The Village of Arroyo Grande. See my personal reviews of the following restaurants in Arroyo Grande:
- Klondike Pizza (Village of Arroyo Grande)
- Blue Seafood & Grill
- Tropical Hawaiian BBQ
- French Fries (has an arcade)
Arroyo Grande Hotels
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
The Best Western Casa Grande Inn next to Pismo Beach, California is pleasantly situated mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the beautiful, sunny central coast. Hotel guests are just two miles from the attractions of Pismo Beach and pier where they enjoy ocean recreation such as sailing, fishing, scuba and ATV riding.
Hampton Inn & Suites Arroyo Grande/Pismo Beach area

This 103 room interior corridor property offers rooms with a 32 wide screen television and complimentary high-speed internet access fitness center heated pool whirlpool and various sizes of exclusive meeting rooms. We have a complimentary On the House hot breakfast and a fine selection of restaurants nearby.
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection is established in the heart of the historic village of Arroyo Grande surrounded by the beauty of the central coast along with the vineyards of the countryside. This hotel is an iconic landmark within itself in the village of Arroyo Grande, California. Situated around exclusive antique shops, acclaimed elegant eateries, and blissful wineries. This hotel is a Cal-Green certified building and we have utilized environmental-friendly materials ensuring our LEED certification. We are committed towards being eco-friendly and having a low carbon footprint. Our energy is complimented by solar panels and we recycle the waste water back into the environment. We are also partnered with Low Energy Program and have electric vehicle charging station on premises. This is the newest hotel in Arroyo Grande. Be one of the first ones to stay here. See rates for Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection.
Reading Suggestions:
See all hotels in the Pismo Beach area.See my top 10 favorite wineries to visit in Edna Valley and Paso Robles (San Luis Obispo County).
Read about my staycation at the famous Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
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