The Harford Pier is home to recreational and commercial fishing, as well as two restaurants and a seafood market. Perhaps the most notable feature of the Harford Pier, which was previously used by horse-drawn cars, is that it's still open to vehicles.

The Bob Jones "City to the Sea" Trail is a hiking, walking, jogging and biking route that winds through the forested valley alongside San Luis Obispo Creek towards Avila Beach. From the trail are views of bridges spanning the wide creek, the Avila Beach Golf Course, the town of Avila and the Pacific Ocean.

Bishop Peak is a prominent and picturesque mountain located near San Luis Obispo, California. It is one of the Nine Sisters, a chain of volcanic peaks that stretch along the Central Coast of California. Bishop Peak is situated in the Santa Lucia Mountains, just west of San Luis Obispo, a charming city known for its college town atmosphere and outdoor recreational opportunities.

South Hills Open Space contains several natural habitat types and 8 sensitive and rare plant species located on the property. Serpentine bunchgrass and rock outcrops, annual grasslands, wetland seeps and several ephemeral drainage systems are found on the property.

Johnson Ranch Open Space is a 3.7-mile loop that explores the rolling hills of San Luis Obispo, conveniently located off the 101 Freeway. It accommodates both mountain bikers and hikers with a connection to the Irish Hills Open Space, too.

Islay Hill Open Space is a small hill located in San Luis Obispo, California offering a 360 degree views of the surrounding areas at the peak.

Irish Hills Natural Reserve is a geographically discrete 720-acre riding area, yet it contains over 8 miles of trails. Many loops are possible on mostly single-track trails. The rocky, serpentine landscape contains chaparral, oak, grasslands, and riparian habitats.

The district provides opportunities for boating recreation and coastal access to beaches, piers and the historic Point San Luis Lighthouse and public safety and boater education. Port San Luis is a harbor on the central coast of California, approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) west of Avila Beach in San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo is a city located on the Central Coast of California, in San Luis Obispo County, approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is nestled in the scenic Central Coast region and is about 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. As of 2019, the population was 47,459.