Welcome to Las Playas!
Northern California’s Best-Kept Secret™
A Message from Mayor Arlo Jackson
Friends, visitors, future residents: welcome! Las Playas is a jewel of the California coast, where charming Victorian streets meet golden beaches and small-town hospitality meets world-class opportunity. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime, Las Playas has a place for you.*
*Rental availability not guaranteed.
Our Famous Weather
Las Playas enjoys a mild coastal climate all year round. Mornings are wrapped in our signature marine layer, a soft, romantic mist that the locals affectionately call “the fog.” It usually burns off by the afternoon.
It does not usually burn off by the afternoon.
Things to Do
Surf Our World-Class Breaks
Las Playas sits in the heart of the beautiful Red Triangle, home to some of the most majestic marine life on the Pacific Coast. Bring a wetsuit. The water is refreshing!
Please do not search “Red Triangle” on the internet.
Stroll the Historic Pier
Our working pier offers fishing charters, whale-watching tours, and breathtaking views. Sightings of whales, dolphins, and sea lions are common!
Sightings of other things are less common, but not unheard of. See above.
Explore Main Street
Independent boutiques, cozy cafés, and lovingly restored Victorian architecture. Perfect for an afternoon of browsing!
Discover Estero Row
Just a short drive from downtown, Estero Row is a vibrant, up-and-coming community hub with something for everyone:
- Iron Tide Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: get fit, have fun, learn to defend yourself. Ask about the intro class!
- La Cocina de Marisol: authentic, family-made, and legendary. Some locals receive the tamales as currency.
- Last Call Bar and Karaoke: live karaoke! Every Thursday with specialty nights listed on the website!*
- Wash This Way Laundromat: clean clothes, warm dryers, and the best people-watching in town.
- Grounds Zero Coffee, SeaWeed Dispensary, a dollar store, and Gulliver’s Pet Supply Shop: all your essentials, one convenient parking lot!
*Upstairs residents recommend noise-cancelling headphones and a strong tolerance for “My Heart Will Go On.”
Where to Eat
The Anchor & Fry: classic diner food, bottomless coffee, and friendly service.
Where to Stay
Las Playas offers a range of charming B&Bs and boutique accommodation. For those looking to stay permanently, our thriving real estate market welcomes you!*
*Median rent figures available on request. Please be seated before requesting.
Safety Tips for Visitors
- Always swim near a lifeguard.
- Check surf conditions before paddling out.
- If you see a tall, unsmiling woman standing very still on the beach, staring at the water and muttering numbers, she is not a lifeguard. She is, however, watching.
LAS PLAYAS: Come For the Views. Stay Because You Can’t Afford to Leave.
LAS PLAYAS IS A FICTIONAL TOWN. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO VISIT.
