Easter Dining & Activities in SLO CAL

San Luis Obispo

A festive destination no matter the occasion, the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo serves a decadent Easter brunch buffet from 9am to 2pm. Choose from a wide spread of delicacies, like fresh pastries, fruit, bacon, sausages, omelets, biscuits and sausage gravy, and more. Breakfast includes fresh-squeezed juices and coffee. Best of all? The buffet includes slices of Mrs. Madonna’s world-famous cakes. Drink specials available. 

At Piadina restaurant inside Hotel SLO, Chef Ryan Fancher has currated a mouthwatering selection of seasonal sweet and savory delights from lamb loin with mind chimichurri to morning bun french toast and eggs benedict with ham steak and béarnaise. This Easter brunch buffet menu will be served in the Garden Courtyard on Sunday from 10 am-3:30 pm. Brunch can include mimosas, bloody marys and bellinis for an additional charge.

Head to the intimate Granada Bistro for a two-course prix fixe Easter Brunch from 10am-3pm. The special menu features brunch favorites such as lemon ricotta pancakes, veggie frittata, chicken & waffles and more! Don't forget to add on dessert - choose from Granda's carrot cake cupcake or famous peanut butter and ganache pie. Reservations recommended. 

North

Enjoy Easter Bunch poolside at River Lodge's Ciao Papi Restaurant. The Easter menu, served from 10 am-3 pm is two course prix fixe (with the option to add dessert). Take a bite out of dishes like acai bowl or brown butter deviled eggs to start and enjoy your choice of mushroom toast, spring pea pesto pasta or florentine flatbread as a main. For dessert you can indulge in an affogato, bread pudding or strawberry shortcake cookies. 

For stunning vineyard views and an exquisite Easter feast head to the Tuscan-inspired Allegreto Vineyard Resort to celebrate. From 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Cello Ristorante will be offering a wide range of dishes featuring an eggs benedict station, a seafood station, a carving station, and a sweets station amongst others. Don’t forget mimosas to round out the meal. Adults can expect to pay $95 and $25 for children under 12.

In the heart of Paso Robles wine country, Thomas Hill Organics serves brunch every Sunday, and Easter Sunday is no exception. Tuck into savory dishes like red flannel hash or huevos rancheros; or take the sweet route with french toast topped with chantilly cream and syrup. Don’t miss the local bread service served with butter and berry compote or the cheese and charcuterie board to share with the table. This is a true farm-to-table affair, sourced entirely with organic ingredients. 

North Coast

Order up oysters and champagne at Mirazur in Los Osos this Easter. Serving brunch from 9 am-2 pm, their extensive menu consists of brunch specials, mimosa specials, margarita flights and more. Some brunch items include omelettes, eggs benedict, breakfast burrito, sweets (such as dulce de leche pancakes) burgers. Reservations are strongly recommended!

Enjoy a delightful Easter Brunch in the Garden at Cambria Pines Lodge from 12-3 pm for an Easter brunch. The spread includes salmon, shrimp cocktail, prime rib, assorted quiches, homestyle potatoes, fresh-cut fruit and bottomless mimosas. For the kiddos 6 and under, the Easter egg hung starts at 10:30 am with another at 11:30 am for 7 and older. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos at 11:30 am. 

South Coast

For a festive Easter Brunch head to Pequín Coastal Cocina from 7 am-2 pm. Savor the flavors of spring with made-to-order omelets with farm fresh ingredients, authentic chilaquiles with your choice of protein and house-made salsas and prime rib carved to perfection. After brunch, the kids can enjoy face painting, Easter Egg Hunts for two age groups and a visit from the Easter Bunny on the Starlight Lawn.

Over at Dolphin Bay Resort, make Easter extra special with a three-course prix fixe brunch at Lido Restaurant, followed by an egg hung on the oceanfront lawn at noon. The Easter Bunny will be there from 11 am-1 pm for photos and adults will enjoy festive lattes to complete the experience. 

Sip on bubbly while soaking in the ocean views at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa's Cheers & Hops event, where each table gets a bottle of champagne and fresh orange juice. Life acoustic music and a visit from the Easter bunny round out this brunch experience. Reservations are required. 

Looking for Easter brunch with a view? Celebrate Easter in style with a lavish seaside brunch buffet featuring prime rib, fresh spring salads and more. The oceanfront setting, festive activities and Easter Bunny visit make Vespera Resort the perfect holiday gathering spot. 

Cypress Beach House is hosting their annual rooftop Easter Brunch complete with omelet action station, eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, pastries, breakfast classics and delicious desserts. Serving on Easter Sunday from 11:30 am-3 pm. 

South Coast

There’s an activity for everyone on Easter in SLO CAL. Kids will love hunting for Easter eggs all along the coast. (Just remember to BYOB: Bring Your Own Basket!) Visit Nipomo Community Park on April 19, 2025 from 11am to 2pm for a free Easter egg hunt. Kids are separated into age groups to make it fair for everyone. There will also be a inflatables, a magic show, carnival games, vendor booths and BBQ. 

The Egg Hunt & Festival takes place in Arroyo Grande’s Elm Street Park from 10am to 1pm on April 19. Chow down on free barbecued hot dogs (while supplies last), compete in the egg toss and take on the bunny hop race. The Festival will also include carnival games, face painting, bounce houses and more.

Every year, Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach offers a free Easter Egg-stravaganza. This year's event is on April 19 from 10am to 1pm. Kids can join in on age-specific egg hunts. Come for the hunt, stay for the bounce castles, games, crafts and festive fun in the sunshine.

San Luis Obispo

Over at Meadow Park, join Mr. Bunny for a hippity hoppity EGGciting adventure. Kick off on your Easter celebrations early on April 12 with an egg hunt for ages 0-10 as well as fun face paintings! Parents can enjoy food from food trucks, shop from local vendors, live music and more! Plus enjoy the new inclusive hunt area this year.

Join Downtown SLO for the annual Bunny Trail at the Thursday night Farmer’s Market. This year’s event will be held on April 17 from 6:00-8:00 PM in downtown San Luis Obispo. Follow the bunny trail to collect treats from various downtown businesses as free treat bags and trail maps will be available at the check-in booth on the corner of Chorro and Higuera. 

Head to the winery to enjoy Easter in SLO CAL! On Saturday, April 19, Biddle Ranch is celebrating Easter with a fun Easter Egg Hunt of their own. Those over 21+ can enjoy wine by the glass and bottle while kids 8 and under hunt. Or partake in the Spring Family Field Day at La Lomita Ranch. There will be Easter Egg Hunts (of course), crafts, lawn games, farm animals, professional family photo op, gourmet BBQ lunch, ice cream from Harmony Valley Creamery and more.

North

The California Lavender Honey Farm is holding an Easter Tea party on April 12 from 11 am-12:30 pm. Taste tea, honey and lavender cookies while putting together a tea gift box (or Easter craft for the kids). This is a great way to celebrate Easter with the family on the farm with beautiful surroundings, fresh air, singing birds and a lot of delicious things to try!

Looking for fun for all ages? Tolosa is celebrating spring with wine, music and family fun! The Garden Party on April 13 is from 11 am-1 pm. Everyone is invited to hunt for hidden treasures filled with delicious treats and special surprises. Tickets include a welcome glass of Tolosa wine, light bites at the dessert buffet and live music. Snacks will be available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring a small picnic and relax in the Tolosa Olive Grove.