Carpenter Canyon Travel Guide
Arroyo Grande
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Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
Kynsi Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Kynsi Winery during your travels to Arroyo Grande. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Heritage House Museum and Gardens
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Heritage House Museum and Gardens in Arroyo Grande. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly 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

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
Top hotels in Carpenter Canyon

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Clean and very beautiful view!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
We love to stay here with our family! The staff is friendly, rooms are clean, amenities are great.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Very clean! And close to everything very convenient
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Spyglass Inn
I had a nice room with a balcony and a partial view of the ocean, which was beautiful. The staff was friendly and courteous. The only issue I had was beach access. Because the hotel is on the cliffs, the beach access was about a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and you had to climb down about 80 steps ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
The room was clean and the bed was soooo comfortable. I love the grounds - the courtyard with the pool, foliage, sitting areas and fire pits.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
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Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
