San Luis Obispo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
About San Luis Obispo
About half way between Los Angeles (200 miles / 320 km to the south) and San Francisco (230 miles / 370 km to the north), nine small but impressive volcanic peaks march down a valley of the Santa Lucia range to the Pacific Ocean. Nestled around two of these peaks is San Luis Obispo ("SLO", "slow", or "San Luis" to locals), a small college town that also is one of California's oldest communities. San Luis and its neighboring communities boast extraordinary resources for hiking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, swimming and surfing; outstanding natural beauty; a carefully preserved and thriving 19th-century downtown centered around a meticulously restored 18th-century mission; a small but thriving art gallery scene; and a large and growing collection of top-quality wineries. San Luis Obispo is
Top Attractions in San Luis Obispo
Explore the best things to see and do in San Luis Obispo:
- ★Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
- ★Fremont Theater
- ★Go wine tasting in Edna Valley
- ★History Center of San Luis Obispo County
- ★Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
- ★Palm Theatre
- ★Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
- ★San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Where to Eat in San Luis Obispo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bliss Café
- 🍴Eureka! San Luis Obispo
- 🍴Firestone Grill
- 🍴F.McLintock Saloon & Dining
- 🍴Koberl at Blue
- 🍴Kreuzberg California
Where to Stay in San Luis Obispo
- 🏨Apple Farm
- 🏨Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel
- 🏨Camping
- 🏨Courtyard San Luis Obispo
- 🏨Embassy Suites
- 🏨Garden Street Inn
San Luis Obispo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: