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Locals call the town "SLO", some say "San Luis" with the Luis pronounced as "Lewis". Whatever it is called, it is a beautiful American City with a little bit of everything for everyone. From the early beginnings as a California Mission stop, "Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa" still sits proudly in the center of town, since the late 1700's, as the beacon of peace and tranquility next to the San Luis Creek at the Mission Plaza.
The town is modern and upbeat, yet relaxed and mellow. The climate is ideal for outdoor activities and one of the premiere events is the Thursday Night Farmers Market that draws the locals as well as those hundreds of miles away. Wineries dot the Edna Valley area and the beaches are nearby. California Polytechnic State University, "Cal Poly", in town and Cuesta College, nearby on Hwy 1, brings a vibrant youthful presence to the town. The scenic Highway 1, the "Pacific Coast Big Sur" road that goes from SLO to Monterey starts right in town on Santa Rosa Street going north, or off of Highway 101 at the CA-1 N exit toward Morro Bay/Hearst Castle. It is about 144 miles of spectacular costal scenery.
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WATCH OUT FOR HWY 1 TURNOFF (Hearst...
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Taking Hwy 101 north into San Luis Obispo, all the offramps come up very quickly. If you are looking for the turnoff for... more travel advice
AMTRAK COAST VIEW TRAIN RIDE
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San Luis Obispo is a jewel in the central coast area. Worth visiting if you are in the Los Angeles or San Francisco... more travel advice
THE BEST STEAK AROUND
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Heading for the coast of California near Pismo Beach or San Luis Obispo? Well, right in the midst of the ocean and sand... more travel advice
WHERE THE COLLEGE CROWD HANG OUT
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San Luis Obispo is a college town that does blend well with a beach town and fits in with a laid back population. One of... more travel advice
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A cultural TV show called Divine Life featured this the other day. YOu have done a splendid job of showing the sites and describing how nice the place is to visit.
Lovely tips. Great advice. We'll be in SLO on first Thursday this September (first time in America-someone pinch me I am so excited!!!) and I can't WAIT for the Farmer's Market etc!! Great pics...I can almost taste the strawberries
Lovely - especially the vino - I do remember Edna. Can only pray Italian teens don't hear about Bubble Gum Alley - God forbid! Ciao, <(•¿•)>
Wow, I want to go through this alley!!! BUBBLE GUN ALLEY...awesome place...hehehe....
Bubble Gum Alley....LMAO!! Wow, my boys would think this wall rocks. Yeah yuck factor is right, yet you gotta love customs. Still, SLO is charming. Nice page!
The balloon man is also a physics teacher at Cal Poly
Hi, Larry ! Thanx for you good page..... Great!