Hike, bike and frolic in the fresh air—San Luis Obispo has more than 6,500 acres of open space for outdoor activities, not to mention abundant Pacific Ocean escapes such as Avila Beach. You can savor regional wines in local restaurants or visit the vineyards a short drive from your hotel in San Luis Obispo.
Our accommodations are also minutes from the historic downtown area, perfect for a walking tour. Make a mandatory stop at the 18th-century Spanish church, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, and save time to smell the roses at the historic Dallidet Adobe Gardens.
After your history fix, check out the city’s unusual utility boxes, painted by local artists. Take quirky to the next level at Bubble Gum Alley, which is adorned with the gum of generations past and present, and make your sticky contribution for a quarter. Slurp up some signature clam chowder at Splash Cafe on Monterey St before hitting up the city’s Thursday evening Farmers’ Market, where you can sample local produce and listen to live music before returning—undoubtedly with a grin—to your San Luis Obispo accommodations.
