Carpenter Canyon Travel Guide

Arroyo Grande

Popular places to visit

Swinging bridge in Arroyo Grande, California

Swinging Bridge

Learn about the local history of Arroyo Grande with a stop at Swinging Bridge. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Swinging Bridge

Lopez Lake Recreation Area

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Lopez Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Arroyo Grande. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Lopez Lake Recreation Area

Cypress Ridge Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Arroyo Grande at Cypress Ridge Golf Course. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Cypress Ridge Golf Course

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

If Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Arroyo Grande.

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

Clark Center for the Performing Arts

Take the family on an outing to Clark Center for the Performing Arts during your trip to Arroyo Grande. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops.

Clark Center for the Performing Arts

Chamisal Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Chamisal Vineyards during your travels to Arroyo Grande. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Chamisal Vineyards

Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

฿621
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

฿1,397
per adult
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

฿310
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

฿3,694
per adult
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿310
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

฿3,415
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
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Top hotels in Carpenter Canyon

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,735 reviews)
The hot tub was roped off and we were not given a reason why. Kind of a big bummer for a beach trip in February.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Edgewater Inn And Suites
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿6,343 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿6,343
฿7,275 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,640 reviews)
Such a beautiful property

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿15,205 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
฿15,205
฿17,810 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,781 reviews)
Friendly staff,

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
850 Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿2,644 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿2,644
฿3,000 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff is friendly However the carpet & furniture were a bit dated. Walls are paper thin you can hear your neighbors talking. Overall it was a good stay.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿4,734 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,734
฿6,455 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,388 reviews)
Our stay at the Madonna Inn was absolutely incredible! This place has been on our bucket list for years, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, the beautiful landscape and unique architecture made it feel like we stepped into a dream. The heated 85-degree pool was perfect for relaxing, ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Madonna Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿4,878 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
฿4,878
฿5,595 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,463 reviews)
Did not book but they charged my card

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Spyglass Inn
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