Must-see shopping in Central Coast

Located on a pleasantly winding back road in Paso Robles wine country, Pasolivo's olive-oil tasting room features bold and earthy oils flavored with basil…

Drop into Martinelli's for excellent apple juices and (non-alcoholic) ciders, and learn about the company's interesting local heritage. In cooler weather,…

Stock up on picnic provisions such as California-made pistachio butter, fresh local baguettes, fruit jams and more, plus home goods like lavender soap…

Taking over a cozy sea-view house, more than 30 local artists sell plein-air paintings and sketches alongside contemporary works in all media.

Vast selection of new books, a few used ones, popular and unusual magazines, and ‘Keep Santa Cruz Weird’ bumper stickers.

Tall shelves of new, used and antiquarian books, including rare first editions, California titles and John Steinbeck's works.

Interesting jewelry, homeware and bowls from a well-regarded Californian glass company founded more than 30 years ago.

The Willy Wonka of Santa Cruz makes stratospherically priced chocolates on par with the big city. Try the cardamom or chipotle truffles. Pricey, but worth…

Brightly lit downtown shop sells vibrant contemporary pieces by California artisans, including jewelry, fiber arts, sculptures, ceramics and blown glass.

Seriously stylish secondhand women’s fashions that match SLO’s breezy, laid-back coastal lifestyle, plus hand-picked handbags, coats and jewelry.

Step right up to the tasting bar to sample local growers' olive oils and fruit-infused balsamic vinegars. Also in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Sells bottled water, snacks and sundries and also contains the NPS visitor center.

Inside a historic 1920s cannery building, two floors are stacked high with beguiling flotsam and jetsam from decades past.

At this local outdoor outfitter, pick up anything from campstove fuel and tents to brand-name clothing and hiking boots.