Things to Do on the Central Coast

Ideas for getting out on the Central Coast: current attractions, activities, weekend ideas, and recurring local favorites, from San Luis Obispo through the Five Cities to Nipomo.

This weekend

Start with my latest roundup: This Weekend on the Central Coast: September 26 & 27. It is updated regularly with what is on around the coast each weekend.

Explore by community

Each community page is a starting point for what to see and do nearby:

More ideas coming

New attractions, activities, and weekend ideas are added to this page regularly. Check back soon.

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Central Coast Hub by Joseph "Joe" Pivovaroff, NextHome Central Coast, CA DRE #02299680.

Upcoming events

Lumina Days 2026, Sat Oct 3, 2026, Tar Creek Ranch, Arroyo Grande. Lumina Alliance's annual "Fashion, Fun, and Philanthropy" fundraiser. Community star models take the runway, including Susannah Brown. Officially sold out, but you can still support your favorite model at LuminaDays.org.
Gems By The Sea, ends today Sun Sep 27, 2026, Alex Madonna Expo Center. Gem and mineral show, $5 admission, kids 12 and under free, free parking.
Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian, plus special guest Rosie, Tue Sep 29, 2026, 7:30 PM, Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
Saturday Sessions at SLO Ranch, Saturdays 12 to 3 PM, live music in the courtyard, 871 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo.
Killer Queen, a tribute to Queen, Sun Oct 4, 2026, 8 PM, Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
Slightly Stoopid, Thu Oct 8, 2026, 7 PM, Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
D.R.I. with Scattered Guts, Hostel Takedown and Carry the 9, Thu Oct 8, 2026, 7 PM, The Siren, 900 Main St, Morro Bay.
Annual Coast Mounted Assistance Poker Ride, Oct 8 to 12, 2026, Montana de Oro State Park. Fundraiser for horse camp upkeep.
Annual Ducky Derby, Sat Oct 10, 2026, 7 to 9 AM. Rubber duck race fundraiser for local high school senior scholarships, $10 per duck.
Roots and Rhythm, free live music and storytelling, Wed Oct 14 and Wed Oct 28, 2026, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Growing Grounds Downtown, 956 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo.
Brit Floyd, Thu Oct 15, 2026, 8 PM, Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jon Cleary, Fri Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 PM, Vina Robles Amphitheatre.
Sheryl and the Pretenders, Sat Oct 17, 2026, The Siren, Morro Bay.
Shakey Graves, Sun Oct 18, 2026, Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo.
Good Morning SLO, Thu Oct 22, 2026, 7 to 9 AM. Monthly community and business leaders program.
Modest Mouse, Thu Oct 22, 2026, Avila Beach Golf Resort.
The Buzzards live at Fin's, Thu Oct 22, 2026, 5 to 8 PM, Fin's Restaurant, 25 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach.
The Devil Makes Three, Fri Oct 23, 2026, Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo.
Surf 'N Turf: Shake, Rattle, Roll, Fri Oct 23, 2026, 5:30 PM. Rotary Club of Morro Bay's biggest fundraiser of the year, 1950s dinner and auction with an Elvis tribute.
Outlaw Country at Fin's, Fri Oct 23, 2026, Fin's Restaurant, Grover Beach.
Gary Clark Jr., Sat Oct 24, 2026, Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo.
TUSK, the classic Fleetwood Mac tribute, Wed Nov 4, 2026, Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo.
Annual Wildlife Symposium, Fri Nov 13, 2026, SLO Veterans Memorial Hall.
Vegan BBQ in San Luis Obispo, Sat Nov 14, 2026.

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