Best of SLO County 2026: Goods

Pesticide-free, organically fertilized, and tucked away on The Pike in Arroyo Grande, the farm stand run by Halcyon Farms is a return to whimsy. Brimming with produce like napa cabbage, avocados, tubers, citrus, corn, strawberries, blackberries, apples, watermelons, and herbs, the stand is the organic one-stop shop for weekly groceries. The Halcyon farm stand also stocks honey, flowers, and loaves of bread and sweet treats from local bakeries like Bread Bike and Little Red Hen Bread. Halcyon Farms prides itself on transparency—the stand is located a stone’s throw away from the land where its fruits and vegetables are grown. With most of its produce harvested on the day of sale, the farm stand is as local as it can get.
—Bulbul

Best Produce Box

Talley Farms Box

(805) 489-5401

freshharvest@talleyfarms.com

talleyfarmsbox.com

@talleyfarmsbox

facebook.com/TalleyFarmsBox

Best Natural Food Store

SLO Food Co-op

2494 Victoria Ave., SLO

(805) 544-7928

marketing@slofood.coop

slofood.coop

@slofoodcoop

facebook.com/SLOFoodCoop

Best Health/Supplement Store

SLO Food Co-op

2494 Victoria Ave., SLO

(805) 544-7928

marketing@slofood.coop

slofood.coop

@slofoodcoop

facebook.com/SLOFoodCoop

SLO Food Co-op is your everyday farmers market. This neighborhood staple stocks fresh, locally grown produce from across SLO County, including unique seasonal finds like cherimoya, loquat, and yellow dragonfruit that keep things interesting. Bread arrives daily from Back Porch Bakery and Bread Bike, filling the store with that just-baked smell. The shelves are packed with every supplement you can think of, alongside wholesome, feel-good groceries that live up to the hype. Staff greet you like a regular—even if it’s your first time. Swing by once, and it’s hard not to start calling it your go-to spot.
—Chloë

Best Antique Shop

The Barn Antiques & Unique

22390 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita

(805) 438-5329

@thebarnantique

facebook.com/thebarnantiquesunique

Best Thrift Store

Thrifty Beaches

876 Higuera St., SLO

thriftybeachslo.com

@thrifty.beaches

Best Consignment

Finders Keepers

1124 Garden St., SLO

(805) 545-9879

slofinderskeepers@gmail.com

@findersboutiqueslo

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085047021069

Best Gift Shop

Ah Louis Store

800 Palm St., SLO

(805) 592-2442

hello@karsonbutlerevents.com

ahlouisstore.com

@ahlouisstore

facebook.com/ahlouisstore

Best Art Supplies

Art Central

1329 Monterey St., SLO

(805) 747-4200

artcentralslo@yahoo.com

artcentralslo.com

@artcentralslo

facebook.com/artcentralslo

Best Music Shop

Boo Boo Records

978 Monterey St., SLO

(805) 541-0657

info@booboorecords.com

booboorecords.com

@booboorecords

facebook.com/booboorecords

Best Home Furnishings (TIE)

Donna’s Interiors

1069 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande

(805) 489-8533

donnasinteriors@gmail.com

donnasinteriors.com

@donnas_interiors

facebook.com/donnasinteriorsAG

Modelhom Furniture + Design

1185 E. Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande

(805) 489-4277

sales@modelhom.com

modelhom.com

@modelhom

facebook.com/Modelhom

Best Appliance Store

Idler’s Home

Paso Robles, SLO

info@idlershome.com

idlershome.com

@idlershome

facebook.com/IdlersHome

Best Mattress Store

Christian’s Mattress Xpress

SLO, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles

info@christiansmattress.com

christiansmattress.com

@christiansmattressca

facebook.com/christiansmattress

Some things you just shouldn’t buy online and that’s where Christian’s Mattress Xpress comes in. This family-owned shop is all about helping you find your perfect night’s sleep, with a wide range of high-quality mattresses built for every comfort level. As a true local staple, they focus on value, quality, and making sure you walk out feeling better than when you came in. It’s the kind of place where you can actually try before you buy. Stop by, and you might finally understand what “sleep like an angel” really means.
—Chloë

Best Solar Company

Sunrun

775 Fiero Lane, No. 200, SLO

(833) 324-5886

sunrun.com

@sunrunsolar

facebook.com/SunrunCC

Best Roofing Company

Wicks Roofing and Solar

2170 Hutton Road, Nipomo

(805) 819-5316

retail@wicksroofingandsolar.com

wicksroofing.com

@wicksroofingandsolar

facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577761870682

Best Glass Company

A-1 Glass

705 Paso Robles St., Paso Robles

(805) 227-6679

info@a1glasswindows.com

a1glasswindows.com

@a1glassco

facebook.com/A1GlassCA

Best Fencing Company

Five Star Fencing

Oceano

(805) 714-1205

5starfencingslo@gmail.com

5starfencingslo.com

@fivestarfencingslo

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089278051430

Best Garage Door Company

Precision Garage Door Service

4106 Vachell Lane, SLO

(805) 250-1875

slo@mydoorteam.com

cagaragedoors.com

facebook.com/PrecisionDoorService

Best Hardware Store

Miner’s Ace Hardware

SLO, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Nipomo

minershardware.com

@miners_ace_hardware

facebook.com/Minershardware

Best Used Car Dealer

McCarthy’s

43 Higuera St., SLO

(805) 544-1900

info@mccarthywholesale.com

mccarthyslo.com

facebook.com/mccarthywholesale

Best New Car Dealer

Sunset Honda

12250 Los Osos Valley Road, SLO

(805) 544-9500

info@sunsethonda.com

sunsethonda.com

@sunsethonda

facebook.com/sunsethonda

Best Local Gas Station

Templeton Market & Deli

390 S. Main St., Templeton

(805) 434-2345

@templetonmarket

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041807246893#

Best Car Wash

Sun Day Carwash

SLO, Atascadero, Paso Robles

(805) 439-3765

hello@sundaycarwash.com

sundaycarwash.com

@sundaycarwash

Sticky sap? Dusty windows? Buggy grills? Sun Day Carwash can fix all that. Give your car a squeaky-clean renewal with a quick drive through the soapy tracks. At Sun Day, employees are proud to offer a little extra pizazz. After paying for your service, don’t forget to take complimentary rags, dash wipes, and, of course, a smiley face air freshener—everyone who’s anyone in town has one. Splurge for the exclusive member’s only lane and earn a beverage on every visit, plus priority passage. With locations in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and Paso Robles, go ahead and add Sun Day Carwash to your next Sunday refresh routine.
—Madison White