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5 Family-Friendly Activities While Camping in Slo-Cal

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October 1, 2020

    October 1, 2020

    The Pacific coast calls families for fun. Photo: Visit SLO CAL A family watches sunset from a cliff.

    No matter their age, RV Camping in SLO CAL is fun for the entire family. Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL), is the perfect destination to escape from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with the family. Check out the top 5 family-friendly activities for your next trip to SLO CAL.

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    Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

    1. Set up Camp

    Featuring 400 full hookups, a heated pool, arcade and miniature golf, Pismo Coast Village RV Resort is the ideal RV Park to help keep the kids entertained while not having to miss out on any amenities. In north county, you can enjoy gorgeous Cava Robles. Located in Paso Robles, enjoy full hook-ups in a secluded environment with plenty of room for the family to stretch their legs. Featuring a pool & splash pad as well as on-site wine tasting, it’s fun for everyone!

    A family walk along a beach.

    Avila Beach pier at sunset. Getty Images

    2. Happy Trails

    Lace-up your shoes and take on one or more of SLO CAL’s 150+ hiking trails. In the seaside community of Avila Beach, a number of trails await hikers of all ages and abilities. The well-paved Bob Jones Trail runs from San Luis Obispo, right off Highway 101, and ends in downtown Avila Beach. It makes for a smooth, mostly flat stroll or bike ride with benches throughout for those much-needed water breaks.

    A woman on horseback riding through a vineyard.

    Horseback riding through one of SLO CAL’s many vineyards. Photo: Visit SLO CAL

    3. Giddy-up!

    Whether you prefer coastal views from Oceano or Morro Bay or are looking for hilltop peaks in Atascadero or Paso Robles, horseback riding is an activity the whole crew will love. Trot beside the waves or through the vineyards until you’re saddle sore, then hitch your pony and enjoy a picnic lunch.

    A man paddleboarding during sunset.

    Paddleboarding in Morro Bay. Photo: Getty Images

    4. Float On

    There are no shortages of places to paddle in SLO CAL. Rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard in Morro Bay and keep your eyes peeled for the otters that call the marina home. If lake life is more your speed, there’s kayak and boat rentals in Arroyo Grande’s Lopez Lake or Paso Robles’ Lake Nacimiento. All you’ll need is some tasty snacks and some sunscreen and you’ll be wishing for more daylight.

    A couple roasts marshmallows on the beach.

    Photo: Visit SLO CAL

    5. Rest Easy

    There’s nothing like a beach bonfire in SLO CAL! Grab your smore’s kit and some blankets and head out to Oceano. Your family will love toasting marshmallows over a crackling fire as the sun sinks. Or, if you prefer a little more showbiz before calling it a night, check out what’s playing a Sunset Drive-In in San Luis Obispo. Offering the iconic Drive-in experience, you’ll be able to pull your car in, grab movie theater popcorn and catch two shows for the price of one!

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