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 mint chimichurri to morning bun french toast and eggs benedict with ham steak and béarnaise. The Easter brunch buffet menu will be served in the Garden Courtyard on Sunday from 10 am-3 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 brisket hash, chilaquiles, french boast bread pudding 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 at The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn. Brunch is served from 7 am - 2 pm with a menu filled with favorites such as eggs benedict, huevos rancheros and their signature Reuben sandwich. Savor your meal indoors or on the patio accompanied by a famous Bloody Mary or handcrafted espresso beverage. 

For stunning vineyard views and an exquisite Easter feast head to the Tuscan-inspired Allegreto Vineyard Resort to celebrate--reservations are required. From 10:30 am-2:30 pm, Cello Ristorante will be offering a wide range of dishes featuring an eggs benedict station, a carving station, omelet studio and a sweets station amongst others. Don’t forget mimosas to round out the meal. Adults can expect to pay $85, $49 for age 12 -20 and $20 for children under 12.

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 5 and under, the Easter egg hung starts at 11:30 am with another at 11:45 am for 6 and older. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos at 11:15 am. 

South Coast

For a festive Easter Brunch head to Pequín Coastal Cocina from 9 am-2 pm. Savor the flavors of spring with seasonal dishes, oceanside dining and family activities. 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 can enjoy festive lattes to complete the experience. 

Sip on bubbly while soaking in the ocean views at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa's Extravagant Oceanfront Easter Brunch Buffet 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. 

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 March 28, 2026 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 4. 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 4 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. The egg hunt will begin at 11:45 am for ages 0-8 (bring your own basket) 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 2 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 4, 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

Enjoy California Lavender Honey Farm's annual Easter Tea party. 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? Rava Wines is celebrating Easter with a free, family-friendly event. Enjoy a fusion food truck, mimosa bar and wine by the glass, as well as live music on the vineyard lawn. Reservations required for the egg hunt. 

For Easter fun with your furry-friend, head to Cayucos for the annual Easter Dog Parade on the Saturday of Easter weekend. Dress up your dog in festive attire and have them strut their stuff along the Cayucos Pier.