Cuesta-by-the-Sea Travel Guide
Los Osos
Visit Cuesta-by-the-Sea
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.
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.
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: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Top hotels in Cuesta-by-the-Sea
Edgewater Inn And Suites
"My first time staying here. I must say its a great location. Walking distance to downtown pismo. Walking distance to the beach. The room was clean and spacious. I paid for beach view and it was more of side view. It still was a nice view. I'd stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"The view from my room on the third floor was incredible. Breakfast was good and the hotel staff were very helpful Can't wait to go back!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Enjoyed breakfast"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Madonna Inn
"Excellent stay. The front desk, housekeeping, coffee shop counter, maintenance, and bar staff were all exceptional. The black kitty that escorted me to my room was a nice bonus."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Apple Farm
"The room was clean and comfortable but rather basic for the cost. Some areas of the complex weren’t open or under construction."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Very friendly staff, room was squeaky clean and the location was perfect!"
Reviewed on 22 May 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.
