Best Local Grocery Store
California Fresh Market
555 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach
771 E. Foothill Blvd., SLO
(805) 250-1425
socialmedia@californiafreshmarket.com
californiafreshmarket.com
@californiafreshmarkets
facebook.com/CaliforniaFreshMarkets
Best Farmers’ Market
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Higuera Street, SLO
(805) 541-0286
farmers@downtownslo.com
downtownslo.com
@downtownslofarmersmarket
facebook.com/DowntownSLOFarmersMarket
Best Farm Stand
Halcyon Farms
1075 The Pike, Arroyo Grande
halcyonfarms@gmail.com
halcyonfarmsag.com
@halcyon_farms
facebook.com/HalcyonFarmsAG
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
Best Tire Store
The Tire Store
252 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 541-8473
tirestoreslo.com
Best Auto Detailer
West Coast Detailing
723 Woodbridge St., SLO
(805) 543-9274
westcoastdetailslo@gmail.com
westcoastdetailslo.com
facebook.com/WestCoastDetailingSLO
Best Flower Shop
Open Air Flowers
1003 Osos St., SLO
(805) 541-1417
openairflowers@gmail.com
openairflowers.com
@openairflowers
facebook.com/openairflowersslo
Best Nursery
Miner’s Ace Hardware
SLO, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Nipomo
minershardware.com
@miners_ace_hardware
facebook.com/Minershardware
Best Place for Landscape Products
Central Coast Landscape Products
445 Prado Road, SLO
(805) 595-3478
sales@cclandscapeproducts.com
cclandscapeproducts.com
@cclandscapeproducts
facebook.com/centralcoastlandscapeproducts
Best Local Lumber Yard
Hayward Lumber
236 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 543-0825
haywardlumber.com
@haywardlumber
facebook.com/HaywardLumberSLO
Best Flooring Company
Templeton Floor Company
734 S. Main St., Templeton
(805) 434-2848
info@templetonfloorcompany.com
templetonfloorcompany.com
@templetonfloorcompany
facebook.com/templetonfloorcompany
Best Eyewear Store
Urban Optics
719 Higuera St., suite E, SLO
(805) 543-5200
info@urbanoptics.com
urbanoptics.com
@urbanopticsslo
facebook.com/UrbanOptics
Best Jewelry Store
Bella Jule Fine Jewelry
1224 Pine St., Paso Robles
(805) 238-2231
info@bellajule.com
bellajule.com
@bella.jule.fine.jewelry
facebook.com/BellaJuleFineJewelry
Best Place to Buy/Sell Gold & Silver
Mid State Precious Metals
6907 El Camino Real, suite B, Atascadero
(805) 464-2718
midstatepreciousmetals@gmail.com
midstatepreciousmetals.com
@mid_state_precious_metals
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583462634710
Best Bridal Shop
Moondance Bridal
1880 Santa Barbara Ave., suite 130, SLO
(805) 788-0811
hello@moondancebridal.com
moondancebridal.com
@moondancebridal
facebook.com/moondancebridal
Best Shoe Store
Mike’s Shoes
487 Madonna Road, No. 3, SLO
(805) 547-9593
mikesshoes@sbcglobal.com
mikesshoessanluisobispo.com
@mikesshoesslo
facebook.com/MikesShoes
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Patrick James
641 Higuera St., suite 100, SLO
(805) 549-9593
customercare@patrickjames.com
patrickjames.com
@shoppatrickjames
facebook.com/shoppatrickjames
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Jayde Boutique
823 12th St., Paso Robles
(805) 238-3337
andrea@jaydeboutique.com
jaydeboutique.com
@jayde_boutique
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057684398738
Best Children’s Clothing Store
Calico Kids
445A Madonna Road, SLO
(805) 439-9920
calicotradingcompany.com
@calicokidsresale
Best Toy Store
Tom’s Toys
682 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 541-2896
tomstoystore.com
@therealtomstoys
facebook.com/slotoms
Best Pet Supply Store
Lemos Feed & Pet Supply
Arroyo Grande, SLO, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Morro Bay, Los Osos, Nipomo
(805) 489-9243
info@lemospet.com
lemospet.com
@lemospet805
facebook.com/lemospet805
Best Cannabis Dispensary
Megan’s Organic Market
280 Higuera St., SLO
(805) 592-1420
hello@megansslo.com
megansorganicmarket.com
@sayhighmom
facebook.com/SayHighMOM
Best Cannabis Delivery
The Source
Nipomo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Avila Beach, SLO, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles
(805) 550-5092
contact@thesourceslo.com
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This article appears in Best of SLO County 2026.