Guidebook for San Luis Obispo

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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 Rd
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The 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 Rd
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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
NY quality, country servings, reasonable price.
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The Range Restaurant
22317 El Camino Real
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NY quality, country servings, reasonable price.
Peet's Coffee
1075 Court St
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BlackHorse Espresso & Bakery
3590 Broad St
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Starbucks
3970 Broad St
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Everything Else

Perfectly maintained historic Spanish mission. Tranquil courtyard garden and operating chapel.
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm St
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Perfectly 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 Street
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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.

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 Ave
Wine 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 Avenue
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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.
Historic and cultural landmark
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Il-Kastell ta 'Hearst
750 Hearst Castle Road
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Historic and cultural landmark
Right on Morro Bay, great views and a huge whale skeleton
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Museum of Natural History
20 State Park Rd
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Right 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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Park tal-Stat ta 'Morro Bay
60 State Park Rd
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Discovery 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
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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
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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 Dr
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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.
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 Trail
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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.
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
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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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Park ta 'Montaña de Oro
3550 Pecho Valley Rd
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"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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Il-Kastell ta 'Hearst
750 Hearst Castle Road
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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.

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 Dr
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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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Costco Wholesale
1540 Froom Ranch Way
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Opposite Costco and Home Depot
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Target
11990 Los Osos Valley Rd
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Opposite Costco and Home Depot
Next to Costco
The Home Depot
1551 Froom Ranch Way
Next to Costco

Getting Around

Close to town with an extension stop at Cal Ply
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San Luis Obispo
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Close to town with an extension stop at Cal Ply
10 minutes from town
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San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
975 Airport Dr
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10 minutes from town

Entertainment & Activities

World's first net zero energy efficient theater
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Palm Theatre
817 Palm St
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World'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 Real
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Many options including one of the biggest and longest zip line tours in the United States.