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    Exploration Discovery Center

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Main room featuring a variety of play houses and other hands-on games, toys, and activities
    Jeff G.

    Absolute gem! Stumbled across the yelp page looking for a fun kids activity near Pismo Beach to entertain my 4 year old son and decided to check it out. Amazing! There are tons of different hands-on activities for the kids, including: legos & tinker toys, play houses, play kitchens, arts & crafts, a huge front patio with cars (some motorized, some manual) / water tables / bubbles and an even bigger back patio complete with a 2-story fortress, music hut with real drums / guitars / keys, a digging area, functioning aquaponic garden, and a whole lot more tucked in here/there/everywhere. Go check this place out! Perfect for the 2-5 year old demographic, workable for those slightly older or slightly younger too, and you'll need at least a couple of hours (and could spend all day). They give ins/outs also so you can grab lunch nearby and circle back for round 2 (pro tip: take your food to go and dine al beach-o!).

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    We love coming to the Discovery Museum! It's always fun, engaging, and perfect for kids to explore and learn.

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    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

    San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

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    The San Luis Obispo Children's Museum was honestly one of the unexpected highlights of our entire…read morethree-day stay in Pismo Beach. My 5-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter both had a great time, which is not always easy with that age difference. There are three floors with so much to do. The first floor has science activities, and the second floor was probably our favorite, with a fire station, medical station, theater stage, police motorcycle, dress-up costumes, building activities and plenty of hands-on exhibits. The third floor has a train station and more activities geared toward younger kids and toddlers. There's also a small outdoor water-play area, which was a nice bonus. One thing I really appreciated as a parent is how thoughtfully the museum is set up. There are bathrooms on every floor, so you don't have to drag everyone up or down the building every time someone needs to go. It's also very accessible and clearly designed with families in mind. It was educational, interactive, affordable and kept both of my kids entertained for a long time. If you're staying in Pismo Beach or anywhere nearby and looking for something fun to do with kids, I highly recommend making the drive to San Luis Obispo. We would absolutely come back.

    This museum is so neat! As you enter and pay for admission, you'll find a craft area, a small gift…read moreshop, and the museum's first floor, which includes an outdoor water table and some play-and-explore areas. Then there is a second floor with all the make-believe establishments, where kids can explore different jobs, etc. There is so much to do and discover for kids! We took our 5- and almost-3-year-olds here, and they both loved it so much! They were a little sad when it was time for us to go. It is also worth noting that there are a couple of single-room bathrooms on each floor, which is great for kids, as they can easily access them and then go back to exploring! The bathrooms were maintained well and kept clean.

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    They were bought by another company who has thankfully renovated everything and deep cleaned the…read moreentire museum. Every display has been refreshed and redone. They only bummer is that they completely got rid of and painted over the Murals by Mr. Fast and they don't seem to do Nat Fast Day anymore. But they do tons of events, everything is run so well now. They added a gate by the front entrance, so you don't have to worry about your kids running out the front door anymore, and they fenced in the garage door on the sides opening so kids can't just run into the parking lot from there either. They are doing daycare again, summer camps. They have snacks and drinks for sale at the check in desk, they added outside picnic tables with umbrellas out front so you can pop out there to each lunch. There is a Security Guard in the parking lot now which makes things feel a lot safer! All in all this place is absolutely worth the membership fees now, and we happily renewed last year after the change over and seeing all the work they were doing immediately to fix the issues. The AC is fixed, they added seating for parents, so you're not just milling around aimlessly while your kids play. Definitely go here and check it out. They do fun birthday parties too

    This place is adorable and perfect for kids to discover, imagine, and explore. There are so many…read morehands-on exhibits where kids can pretend to be a banker, chef, grocery store clerk, astronaut, veterinarian, and more. They can also play in themed areas like kayaking, the beach, fishing, and the Wild West. There's a huge arts and crafts section with tons of materials to create with, and kids can even plant a small plant to take home. The museum also has an air station and an outdoor play area with water chutes, which adds even more fun. The price is very reasonable, and the snacks available for purchase are affordable as well. A thoughtful bonus was that they even offered free formula. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for families with young kids.

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    Moxi

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    (230 reviews)

    Took the kids here today and it was 100% worth the 1.5 hour drive from LA. MOXI is super hands-on…read moreand perfect for kids to just explore and play without getting bored. Every exhibit actually keeps them engaged not just looking, but doing. The interactive tables (like the spinning drum and dice games) were a hit. My kids didn't want to leave and kept going back to the same stations. It's also really clean, organized, and easy to navigate even with little ones. Pricing was reasonable for what you get abbout $25 for adults, $20 for kids, and under 2 is free, which is nice. Staff was friendly and everything felt well-maintained. You can tell they designed this place with kids in mind but adults still have fun too. Definitely a solid family day trip spot from LA. Would come back again

    Pros: Close to the train stop…read more Lots of interactive activities Sensory cave to help battle overstimulation Cons: Not good for infants and toddlers. The lactation pod was super loud and not a great place to pump, luckily had the sensory cave. Their infant and toddler room is for walkers only because they don't close it off and make people take their shoes off so definitely not okay for babies like they claim who need a clean environment. Also very little toys. Better if you can already climb and walk. Expensive! They have a 90 mile rule for using reciprocal kids museums and Pasadena's Kidspace is 89 miles away. $25 an adult is not worth it for the parents of a non crawler.

    Exploration Discovery Center - childrensmuseums - Updated August 2026

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