Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Food Scene
The best cakes and pies in town. Perfect after lounging at their high end pool (guests welcome for a fee) or spa day!
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Madonna Inn
100 Madonna RdThe best cakes and pies in town. Perfect after lounging at their high end pool (guests welcome for a fee) or spa day!
One of dozens of wine tasting rooms in the Edna Valley, just minutes from San Luis Obispo. Ride your bike, take tour or drive (carefully!) slowine.com
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Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch RdOne of dozens of wine tasting rooms in the Edna Valley, just minutes from San Luis Obispo. Ride your bike, take tour or drive (carefully!) slowine.com
The Range Restaurant
22317 El Camino RealNY quality, country servings, reasonable price.
Peet's Coffee
1075 Court StBlackHorse Espresso & Bakery
3590 Broad StStarbucks
3970 Broad StEverything Else
Perfectly maintained historic Spanish mission. Tranquil courtyard garden and operating chapel.
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StPerfectly maintained historic Spanish mission. Tranquil courtyard garden and operating chapel.
Farmers’ Market on Higuera St./Downtown takes place every Thursday (except Thanksgiving Day or if it’s raining). 6pm to 9pm. BARBECUED RIBS, FRESH PRODUCE, LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
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Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
Higuera StreetFarmers’ Market on Higuera St./Downtown takes place every Thursday (except Thanksgiving Day or if it’s raining). 6pm to 9pm. BARBECUED RIBS, FRESH PRODUCE, LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.
Arts & Culture
Wine tasting and the most impressive Zip Line / Nature tour in California, possibly the US. Hwy 58, 12 minutes from San Luis Obispo.
Santa Margarita Ranch
9000 Yerba Buena AveWine tasting and the most impressive Zip Line / Nature tour in California, possibly the US. Hwy 58, 12 minutes from San Luis Obispo.
Alma mater of the owner. Campus is 3 blocks from the boutique rental tucked into the hills. Bowling alley open to public! Trail access to acres of hiking, mountain biking & running.
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California Polytechnic University
1 Grand AvenueAlma mater of the owner. Campus is 3 blocks from the boutique rental tucked into the hills. Bowling alley open to public! Trail access to acres of hiking, mountain biking & running.
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadHistoric and cultural landmark
Naturkundemuseum
20 State Park RdRight on Morro Bay, great views and a huge whale skeleton
Sightseeing
Discovery Channel like estuary, vast undeveloped beaches and sand dunes. Abundant wildlife viewing by tour boat, kayak, stand up paddle board or maintained trails.
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Morro Bay State Park
60 State Park RdDiscovery Channel like estuary, vast undeveloped beaches and sand dunes. Abundant wildlife viewing by tour boat, kayak, stand up paddle board or maintained trails.
Geologic Formations, Lookouts, Nature. Hiking & running. Named because it resembles a bishop's hat. The climb to the top will take anywhere from one to two hours depending on your fitness level.
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Bishop Peak
Geologic Formations, Lookouts, Nature. Hiking & running. Named because it resembles a bishop's hat. The climb to the top will take anywhere from one to two hours depending on your fitness level.
Located in the center of the city. This peak rises more than 1,292 feet and is marked by a big "M". The base of the mountain is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing.
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Cerro San Luis Obispo
Located in the center of the city. This peak rises more than 1,292 feet and is marked by a big "M". The base of the mountain is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking and sightseeing.
Starts just off Hwy 101 (north end/town) with a walk to a waterfall. The course is relatively flat for a short time before a steep climb. Amazing views of SLO, the coast, Edna Valley and the hills.
Reservoir Canyon Trail
Starts just off Hwy 101 (north end/town) with a walk to a waterfall. The course is relatively flat for a short time before a steep climb. Amazing views of SLO, the coast, Edna Valley and the hills.
Open-air hillside mineral spring tubs, restaurant, spa, pool, cabanas, hiking trails, outdoor garden ... On-site access to the Bob Jones “City to the Sea” Trail to Avila Beach.
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach DrOpen-air hillside mineral spring tubs, restaurant, spa, pool, cabanas, hiking trails, outdoor garden ... On-site access to the Bob Jones “City to the Sea” Trail to Avila Beach.
The City to the Sea bike trail follows the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way along San Luis Obispo Creek to Avila Beach. Starts at the parking lot right off the 101 freeway and ends at the beach.
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Bob Jones Trail
Bob Jones TrailThe City to the Sea bike trail follows the Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way along San Luis Obispo Creek to Avila Beach. Starts at the parking lot right off the 101 freeway and ends at the beach.
242 acres of old ranch land just south of San Luis Obispo. The 3.7-mile Johnson Ranch Loop explores the municipal open space, which is dominated by rolling grassy hills accented by serpentine rocks.
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Johnson Ranch Open Space
Johnson Ranch Loop 242 acres of old ranch land just south of San Luis Obispo. The 3.7-mile Johnson Ranch Loop explores the municipal open space, which is dominated by rolling grassy hills accented by serpentine rocks.
"Mountain of Gold" park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills.
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Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley Rd"Mountain of Gold" park is located six miles southwest of Morro Bay and 2 miles south of Los Osos. It has 8,000 acres (32 km²) of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills.
National and California Historical Landmark mansion, "La Cuesta Encantada." Architect Julia Morgan created Hearst Castle: 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways.
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Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle RoadNational and California Historical Landmark mansion, "La Cuesta Encantada." Architect Julia Morgan created Hearst Castle: 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways.
Shopping
Think mini Knott's Berry Farm. Barnyard animals, fruit picking, pumpkin patch, roasted corn, tractor/hay rides, flower bouquets, fresh bakery & yummy candies. Near the beach & hot springs.
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Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach DrThink mini Knott's Berry Farm. Barnyard animals, fruit picking, pumpkin patch, roasted corn, tractor/hay rides, flower bouquets, fresh bakery & yummy candies. Near the beach & hot springs.
Costco Wholesale
1540 Froom Ranch WayTarget
11990 Los Osos Valley RdOpposite Costco and Home Depot
The Home Depot
1551 Froom Ranch WayNext to Costco
Getting Around
San Luis Obispo
Close to town with an extension stop at Cal Ply
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
975 Airport Dr10 minutes from town
Entertainment & Activities
Palm Theatre
817 Palm StWorld's first net zero energy efficient theater
Many options including one of the biggest and longest zip line tours in the United States.
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Margarita Adventures
22719 El Camino RealMany options including one of the biggest and longest zip line tours in the United States.