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09/20/2018

Art is everywhere here on the central coast. Wherever you go, don't forget to look up!

09/07/2018

All aboard! Looking for a mix of both adventure and leisure this weekend? Hop a train to San Luis Obispo! Amtrak serves San Luis Obispo several times a day via the Amtrak Coast Starlight from Seattle and the Pacific Surfliner from San Diego.

With the Amtrak depot located walking distance to downtown and a connection bus service that is offered to the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) campus, convenience is just the beginning.

Book your next adventure on Amtrak.com.

08/10/2018

Did you know that Visit Avila Beach hosts a farmers' market every Friday from 4-8p.m., during the months of April - September?

If you haven't been, it's time to check it out. Don't forget to bring your reusable bags!

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08/08/2018

We love these ideas! Sabrina Paparella with MyDomaine highlights places to see, eat and stay in San Luis Obispo on her road trip down California's Coast.

No central California road trip is complete without a few key destinations. Read our guide to the central coast, and see what to do, eat, and stay.

06/15/2018

Alright, time for lunch 🍴

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06/13/2018

Talk about a perfect day to play in the vineyards!





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06/05/2018

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06/01/2018

Tips and tricks on how to channel the "California cool" with these essentials for every travelers bag...

California attracts more than 250 million tourists each year, many of whom are eager to swim, ski, hike, and of course, sample local wines. Others map out memorable road trips that lead them from ocean breezes in the morning to snowy trails by nightfall.

05/10/2018

Did you know that Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was the fifth of the 21 California missions to be built?
Take a guided tour (most days) at 1:15 p.m. or Sundays at 2 p.m. Call (805) 543-6850, for more information.

05/03/2018

Looking for ideas to fill your weekend? Check out this itinerary!

Hip and historic, San Luis Obispo ("SLO" to locals) is both a college and mission town, featuring open spaces perfect for hiking and mountain biking just a few minutes from a highly walkable downtown. Plus, its location in California's beautiful SLO County makes it the perfect starting point for awe...

04/10/2018

Woohoo! San Luis Obispo ranked the top 3rd most active city in America!

03/23/2018

The calm after the storm..... it’s a beautiful day out here in Montaña de Oro State Park!

03/01/2018

For all who are evacuating the Montecito area, we want to help. Just call our Visitor Center at (805) 781-2777 and we will help find you a place to stay and any other resources you might need.

San Luis Obispo is extending special rates and discounts to evacuees impacted by recent fires, mudslides, and subsequent weather evacuation orders.

02/03/2018

Tonight's sunset was absolutely stunning. Thanks for the incredible view, South Hills Open Space!

View a map of South Hills Open Space including trail lengths and levels of difficulty, here: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=16674

01/31/2018

Visit Cambria is in the running for Coastal Living's Happiest Seaside Town! Place your vote before Feb. 6.

See the top 10 finalists for our seventh-annual list of the top places to live on the coast. Now YOU decide the winner!

01/26/2018

They're the smiling faces greeting you at the door, the helpful voices on the other end of the phone and the friendly experts who can answer all your SLO-related queries.

Visit us at 895 Monterey St. in downtown San Luis Obispo | 805.781.2777

09/27/2017

Did you know that the Monday Club in San Luis Obispo was designed by Julia Morgan, the same architect as Hearst Castle?

The Monday Club is one of two Morgan designed buildings in San Luis Obispo County, the other is the famous Hearst Castle.

09/20/2017

2017 La Guitarra California Festival begins this weekend!

The 2017 Festival is dedicated to American maestro Christopher Parkening.

08/18/2017

Upcoming community event!

Picnics are welcome, as are non-alcoholic beverages. Spirits, beer and wine are available for purchase onsite from the Madonna Inn.

07/28/2017

It's not too late to experience Festival Mozaic! Visit their page for information on their upcoming events!

Piazzolla - Primavera Porteña, arr. Leonid Desyatnikov Scott Yoo, violin and conductor Festival Mozaic Orchestra July 24, 2017 Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

07/06/2017

06/26/2017

Looking for things to do this weekend? Check out these ideas..

Road Trip! Even though we live in paradise here in San Diego, there are other fun trips to take just up our coastline. Here are a few suggestions for a trip as far up as San Luis Obispo.

06/08/2017

Finding light in hidden places ~

06/06/2017

Good Deed Seats includes San Luis Obispo among the Best College Towns with the Best Music Scenes!

A list of all the best college towns (or cities) that you may not have known that have awesome music scenes!

06/01/2017

Make your next vacation to San Luis Obispo a car free trip! Why go car free? You can save the earth, your wallet, and your health, all by leaving your car.

Cars are the root of all evil, and we’re going to prove it. (OK not really, but stick with us for a second as we try to be funny.)

05/30/2017

Allison Day, a blogger, cookbook author, food photographer and nutritionist chronicles her coffee-fueled California road trip through California including San Luis Obispo on Yummy Beet!

Where do you find inspiration? I find it outside of work, the city, the house. This can take the form of emotionally, rather than physically escaping through a good cookbook, novel or magazine. A day trip to the country, where I grew up; the city, where I feel increasingly more comfortable as I grow...

05/25/2017

"One of my new favorite areas in California is SLO County. Located in this beautiful county is the historical town of San Luis Obispo, which almost halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountains." - MELSAYS

Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo is a must-visit town in Southern California. Read my top 5 things to do in the area.

05/25/2017

Well hello there, San Luis Obispo!

's open space and hiking/biking trails on visitslo.com!

05/24/2017

According to Thrillist, San Luis Obispo is the best small town to visit in the State of California!

Admit it: We nailed the best tiny town in your state.

05/18/2017

It's going to be a beautiful and sunny weekend!
Explore the open space opportunities below, prior to hitting the trail!

Open Space and Trails in the City of San Luis Obispo, CA