Cuesta-by-the-Sea Travel Guide
Los Osos
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Popular places to visit
Elfin Forest Preserve
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Elfin Forest Preserve, a lovely green space in Baywood-Los Osos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Valencia Peak Trail
You can take time to visit Valencia Peak Trail during your travels to Los Osos. Stroll along the waterfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Bluff Trail
You can take time to visit Bluff Trail during your travels to Los Osos. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Morro Dunes Natural Preserve
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Morro Dunes Natural Preserve during your trip to Los Osos? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, a lovely green space in Baywood-Los Osos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Baywood-Los Osos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Cuesta-by-the-Sea
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Very welcoming for our pet staff and everyone so friendly
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
There is a variety of places to sit, visit, watch the waves, or dine. It is very convenient to have breakfast on site. Overall, it exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Adam was gracious and kind.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Madonna Inn
Decent hotel, but definitely not a luxury spot. The check-in was okay and the room was clean, which I appreciated. No elevator. Pricey, but don’t expect too much.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
We are very disappointed in the changes to Happy Hour and to the Breakfast. I feel that if you charge a resort fee that should defray the cost of happy hour. We were super disappointed in the option of 1 beer out of 3 offered. The beer was mediocre at best. The poker chip system for happy hour is ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Great hotel! We were there for only one night. Loved that they had kids toys and chairs to borrow for the beach. We will be staying there again for sure!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cuesta-by-the-Sea
Baywood Park
Baywood Park is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Morro Bay State Park and Morro Estuary Nature Preserve.
