San Luis Obispo Beach Vacation Home Rentals
Stay in luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the lakeshore. Many feature a piece of history. Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.

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This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

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San Luis Obispo (pop. 42,000) is located on Hwy 101 about 75 miles north of Santa Barbara. It dates back to 1772, when the Mission was built. It didn't become a town until the arrival of the railroad in 1894.

This mission town presents a classic image of early california with graceful, centuries-old adobe/stone church fronted by a town plaza, and surrounded by a handful of restaurants and hotels with architecture resembling that magical time period.

Today it is best know as the home of California Polytechnic State University. The famous Hearst Castle is located only 60 miles north. To the west are long beaches and to the northeast is an emerging wine region.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Old Spanish Mission founded 1772.

Farmers Market
Every Thurs - 6:30 to 9PM. 600-900 Blocks of Higuera Street.
Every thursday evening the area is closed to traffic and large street festival begins. Food, meals, produce, barbecues for sale. Entertainment includes puppet shows, jugglers, and bands. Free Admission.

Apple Farm
2015 Monterey St.; (805) 544-2040;
Open Daily: 9AM-6PM; Free Admission;
Working replica of 19th-century millhouse, including gristmill, ice cream maker, cider press and 14-foot waterwheel.

San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum
696 Monterey St; (805) 543-0638;
Open Daily: 9AM-6PM; Free Admission;
Housed in the historic Carnegie Library, with exhibits on local history and the native Chumash and Salinan Indian tribes.

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
1010 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 94301; (805) 544-6212;
More than 25 interactive exhibits available for youngsters to play and explore. Includes children's theater and fire-fighting exhibit.

Edna Valley Vineyard
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 94301; (805) 544-5855;
Guided tours to winery - Mon-Fri noon and Sat-Sun every hour 11AM-4PM.

Cuesta College
150-acre campus is known stateside for its ongoing adult education programs.

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (805) 756-2787
Located on the CalPoly Campus, this modern 91,500 sq.ft. facility features the 1,350-seat Harman Concert Hall, one of the best in the world. Features world-class performing artists.

Jack House
536 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 94301; (805) 781-7308;
Historic Victorian mansion built in the 1870's is today a living museum giving visitors a taste of life at the turn of the century.

Lake Santa Margarita
18 miles northeast of San Luis Obispo, use SR-58. (805) 438-5485;
[ Fishing / Boating / Camping ]

Old Railroad Depot
Restored train depot located at the south end of Santa Rosa Street.

Art Galleries and Antique Shops:


Amnesia Art & Sol - 952 Chorro St, SLO, 543-4323 - Gallery of fine art
Antique Center - 6 S. Higuera St, SLO, 541-4040 - Collections of 30 dealers
August Editions - 385 Higuera St, SLO, 781-3150 - Contemporary fine art studio
Dayight Gardens - 1234 Monterey St, SLO, 547-1234 -
Frame Works - 75 Higuera St, SLO 542-9000 -
Hands Gallery - 777 Higuera St, SLO, 543-1921 -
John Ramos Gallery - 385 Higuera St, SLO, 545-5979 - art gallery
Just Looking Gallery - 746 Higuera St, SLO 541-6663 - art gallery
Luna Rustica - 940 Chorro St, SLO, 542-0825
Palm Street Antiques - 863 Palm St, SLO, 541-5408 - Antique collections
Plaza Gallery - 746 Higuera St, SLO 543-5681 - Fine art gallery
San Luis Obispo Art Center - 1010 Broad St, SLO, 543-8562 - Largest gallery in SLO.
Tarnished Treasures - 1301 Carmel, SLO, 783-1301 - Antique collections

Other San Luis Obispo, CA services:

San Luis Obispo Restaurants - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
San Luis Obispo Hotels - Room search and reservation service.
Air San Luis - Aerial Tours (805) 541-1038
Alamo Bicycle Touring - Bike rentals (800) 540-BIKE
Beach Cycle Rentals - Bikes and surf boards (805) 773-5518
Cuesta Park - Scenic county park (805) 781-5930
El Chorro Regional Park - Scenic park with botanical gardens and ballfields (805) 781-5930
Meadow Park - City Park (805) 781-7222
Claiborne & Churchill Winery - Vineyards (805) 544-4066
Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard - Vineyards (805) 549-WINE
Edna Valley Vineyard - Vineyards (805) 544-5855
Harmony Cellars - Vineyards (805) 927-1625

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Chorro and Monterey Sts; San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; (805) 543-6850
Open: Daily 9AM-4PM; Donations;

Founded in 1772 and named after a 13th-century saint, The Bishop of Toulouse. It is widely considered as the most beautiful of the California Mission system. If is one of only six missions that still rings its bells regularly today.

The mission's lush garden has gnarled grape vines and the original 200 year old olive trees overhead.

Today it serves as a parish church and contains a small museum displaying Chumash Indian artifacts and memorabilia from early settlers.

Rose Garden Inn San Luis Obispo
1585 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo CA 93401
The Rose Garden Inn of San Luis is the perfect stop for your next central coast visit. Our hotel is where groups, family, and tours are always welcome. Enjoy spacious rooms, a heated pool, Margie's Diner, and easy access to Highway 101. We look forward to serving you with great Central Coast hospitality.

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California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; (805) 756-5734;

CalPoly is the largest school of engineering and architecture in the West and has a reputation known worldwide.

Call for info about Free Guided Tours that cover the following university highlights.


Shakespeare Press Museum
Christopher Cohan Center for Performing Arts - cultural events (805) 756-2787.
Poly Canyon
Horse and Dairy research units
Intercollegiate Sports Programs

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Local Events

Mission Plaza
This urban oasis and scenic wooded creek is where the city will sponsor special events during the year (805) 544-2040. At other times the plaza is and idyllic setting for a great sculptured water fountain with walking paths that follow San Luis Creek.

Mozart Music Festival
- Late July / Early August.

Central Coast Wine Festival
- September.

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City to the Sea Mini Marathon - San Luis Obispo CA [OCT]
Half Marathon point to point course - starts in quaint downtown San Luis Obispo and heads south, continuing on beautiful country roads to picturesque Shell Beach Road. The last two miles are slightly downhill with a stunning ocean view. The race finishes in Pismo Beach at Dinosaur Caves Park.

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San Luis Obispo Youth Sports
Local sports programs including youth and adult leagues in soccer, baseball little league and travel teams, pop warner football and cheer, volleyball, basketball, golf, hockey and much more.

San Luis Obispo Youth Groups
Young people can discover their talents and have fun through participation in local performing arts, sports, dance and ballet groups. Learn more about self-improvement opportunities with local boys and girls clubs, YMCA facilities, boy scout troops and more.

San Luis Obispo Schools

There are lots of business and employment opportunities available in this region at the many area hotels, schools, industrial enterprises, and tourism theme parks.

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