Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande is a city of 18,372 people in San Luis Obispo County, California, founded in 1862.
Why visit Arroyo Grande
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 90 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fair Oaks Theatre, Regal Cinemas, Arroyo Grande IOOF Hall and John Price House.
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 72°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Arroyo Grande
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande (Spanish for "Big Creek") is a city in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It lies on the Central Coast, about 2 miles (3.2 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean, and is part of the Five Cities area. Its population was 18,441 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Arroyo Grande, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Great American Melodrama Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
1863 Front Street, Oceano
Museums and landmarks12
Arroyo Grande IOOF Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in California, United States
John Price House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Pismo Beach, California
Ruby House
Museum · 0.5 mi
134 South Mason Street, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Fr 13:00-17:00
Santa Manuela Schoolhouse
Museum · 0.4 mi
127 Short Street, Arroyo Grande
Sa 12:00-15:00, Su 13:00-15:00
The Barn Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
127 Short Street, Arroyo Grande
Sa[2,4],Su[2,4] 13:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes90
Ember
Restaurant · Steak, Pizza, Fine Dining · 0.9 mi
1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Izakaya Raku
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.0 mi
953 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach
11:00-14:15,17:00-21:00
Jaffa Cafe
Restaurant · Middle Eastern, Mediterranean · 0.4 mi
206 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Su 10:30-20:00
Mason Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Country, Gastropub, Local · 0.4 mi
307 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Palo Mesa Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
150 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Th 12:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Red Dirt Coffee House
Cafe · Hawaiian, Coffee · 1.2 mi
1452 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Rooster Creek Tavern
Restaurant · Pizza, Grill, Nachos, American, Wine, Cocktails · 0.4 mi
200 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
Virtjuice
Restaurant · Juice · 0.9 mi
1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
Mo 08:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off
Vix Creek Saloon
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.4 mi
133 Bridge Street, Arroyo Grande
We-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su-Mo 08:00-20:00
ManRock Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
1750 El Camino Real, Grover Beach
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-19:00
78 more on the map.
Where to stay17
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
325 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
Grand Avenue Mobile Home Park
Campground · 1.9 mi
1168 West Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande
House of Another Tyme Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
227 Le Point Street
Churches and places of worship27
Shopping29
Outdoor Supply Hardware
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
825 Oak Park Boulevard, Pismo Beach
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare10
Ken Starr MD Wellness Group Addiction Medicine & NAD Therapies
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
107 Nelson Street
Passport Health Grover Beach Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
910 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach
Map of Arroyo Grande
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 51°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 70°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 71°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 44°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pismo Beach (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Luis Obispo County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Grover Beach 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Nipomo 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- San Luis Obispo 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Santa Maria 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Los Osos 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Orcutt 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Morro Bay 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Atascadero 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Lompoc 33 mi south, about 52 min by car
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ArroyoGrandeVillage2012, Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0
- Price House - 200204-06, Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I.O.O.F. - Arroyo Grande, CA, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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