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.

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.

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 romantic area.
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.
Valencia Peak Trail
You can take time to visit Valencia Peak Trail during your travels to Los Osos. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

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

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

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Top hotels in Cuesta-by-the-Sea

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Very cute room, very clean. Close proximity to walk to downtown for food, shopping, and mass.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
We would have enjoyed our stay more if the property had been quieter. Doors slamming and loud talking in hallways. Also, we could not get cold water in our sink, only lukewarm which was odd. Staff was great.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Just about everything was done well at this hotel, especially for the price. The location was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The pool and landscaping well taken care of. The breakfast was also decent.We certainly look forward to coming back for another visit!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Staff fine Sink clogged
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Madonna Inn
Really fun and unique
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Shore Cliff Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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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.

