Things to Do with Toddlers

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Nipomo Regional Park

Nipomo Regional Park

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Strother Park

Strother Park

Family park with 2 playgrounds & grills. Local park & popular gathering spot with 2 play structures, a picnic area, BBQ grills & restrooms.

Swinging Bridge

Swinging Bridge

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Exploration Discovery Center

Exploration Discovery Center

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Grover Heights Park

Grover Heights Park

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Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.

Chumash Park

Chumash Park

Play equipment, basketball court & trail. Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.

Mustang Waterpark

Mustang Waterpark

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Price Historical Park

Price Historical Park

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Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

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Pismo Beach Pier

Pismo Beach Pier

Relaxed spot for fishing & sightseeing. 1,200-foot oceanside pier offering space for fishing, walking & viewing the sunset.

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

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Dinosaur Caves Park

Dinosaur Caves Park

Oceanfront park atop rocky bluffs. A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.

Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

Oceanside park with a gazebo. Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access.

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Oceanfront park with steps to the beach. Grassy oceanfront park with picnic tables & benches, easy parking & access to the beach via stairs.

Avila Valley Barn

Avila Valley Barn

Farm with pony rides, BBQs & a hay maze. Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce.

Central Coast Aquarium

Central Coast Aquarium

Local marine life exhibits & touch tanks. Quaint, longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species.

Hop's Bounce House

Hop's Bounce House

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Stow Grove Park

Stow Grove Park

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South Coast Railroad Museum

South Coast Railroad Museum

Historic depot, exhibits & rides. History & technology of railroading explored at a historic depot offering short rides & exhibits.

Downtown City Park

Downtown City Park

Central area popular for local events. Festivals & other town happenings are held in this central green space with a gazebo & playground.

Paso Robles Children's Museum

Paso Robles Children's Museum

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Pioneer Museum

Pioneer Museum

Historical buildings & exhibits. Museum with a 1-room schoolhouse, 2-cell jail replica & other exhibits of life during pioneer days.

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