San Luis Ranch Farms, Market, and walk, SLO
San Luis Ranch Farms and Marketplace, or SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace, is a fun, attractive place to visit. There is an abundance of outdoor public space here, with a fire pit, and chairs and tables both in the sun and shade. Lucy's Coffee has outdoor seating and a tractor kids can climb. A large market that is mostly a gift shop is pleasant to stroll around. You can get freshly baked apple pies from Bramble Pies in Atascadero here- all the deliciousness without the long drive! There is also a macaron and a sheep milk ice cream shop. The adjacent farm has some games for kids, like cornhole, face-in-hole photo board, toy trucks, hula hoops, and stacks of hay. They hold events sometimes, such as a pumpkin patch, and on Tuesdays at 10am there is sometimes a playgroup for parents and toddlers.
The greenhouses grow organic blueberries, and the SLO City Farm is also organic. The farm with pumpkins and corn usually does not spray.
After, cross the roundabout and walk past the homes on San Luis Ranch Road, across a pedestrian bridge, and then to the left on a walkway along a eucalyptus forest. There is a little playground here for kids with a twig-shaped balance beam, bowl-shaped climby, and large disc swing for two, plus a workout station- the atmosphere is lovely because of the light shining through the tall trees. Bring a jacket in case there is a cold wind.
There's a park with a playground by a blue lake across Madonna Road called Laguna Lake Park.
There is a lot of shopping nearby, including Madonna Plaza and SLO Promenade Center. This is a three minute drive away.
A four minute drive away is the pretty Irish Hills neighborhood, with De Vaul Park and a hike up steep Irish Hills.
SLO Ranch market entrance.
Lucy's Coffee has a picnic table and umbrella outside.
Tractor with plantings.
The cute SLO Ranch sign.
The back of the market, and a huge outdoor public space with seating.
Chairs and tables in the shade, under an awning.
Chairs and table outside the ice cream shop.
People sitting outside Lucy's Coffee.
Chairs and tables in the large public space.
Firepit.
Ice cream shop.
Table with umbrella.
Stack of hay, and cornhole.
Windmill.
Tables in the shade.
Tractor ride area by the farm.
Trucks to play with, and face-in-hole photo booth.
Kids can practice riding on a saddle.
Hula hoops.
Table in the shade, and macaron shop.
Inside the market there are kitchenware presents.
Dried flowers.
Inside the market there is some local produce.
Seating inside Lucy's Coffee.
Firepit and rust red building behind.
Purple flowers on San Luis Ranch Road, in the neighborhood.
Walkway along the creek bed.
Bridge over the creek bed toward the apartments.
Walkway behind the townhouses, leading to the eucalyptus forest.
Benches by the eucalyptus forest.
Walkway between the townhouses.
Benches and brick walkway.
Walkway between the townhouses and the eucalyptus forest.
I like this walkway next to the eucalyptus forest.
Playground with bowl-shaped climby and disc swing, next to the eucalyptus forest.
Giant twig tightrope, bowl-shaped climby, and disc swing at the playground near the townhouses and the eucalyptus forest.
Lovely walkway beside the eucalyptus forest.
Light shining on a palm in the eucalyptus forest.
Condo building on Madonna Road with views of the morros.
Workout station and bench by the eucalyptus forest.
Shady walkway along the creek bed, behind the apartments.
Bridge over the creek bed.
Wooden stepping stones at the Winter Wonder event.
Ponies to pet at the Winter Wonder event.
Petting zoo at the Winter Wonder event.
A brewery is coming.
Giant snowman bouncy at the Winter Wonder event.
Christmas trees and lights at the Winter Wonder event.
Pumpkins, Christmas trees, and food truck stands.
Snowman bouncy, carousel bouncy, and hay to climb on.
Decorations at the farm.
Pony rides at the Winter Wonder event.
Pumpkin slingshot. Quite a good idea when October is long over!
SLO Ranch Express hay wagon rides.
Pony rides.
SLO Ranch Farms and Marketplace is located at 871 Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. There is a large parking lot.
Last Updated: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:23:31 GMT
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