Getting There -- U.S. 101, one of the state's primary north-south roadways, runs through San Luis Obispo; it's the fastest land route here from anywhere. If you're driving down along the coast, Highway 1 is the way to go for its natural beauty and oceanfront cliffs. If you're entering the city from the east, take Highway 46 or 41 to U.S. 101, then go south. Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL; www.amtrak.com) offers daily service into SLO from Oakland and Los Angeles.
Visitor Information -- At the San Luis Obispo Visitors Center, 1039 Chorro St. (tel. 805/781-2670; www.visitslo.com), downtown between Monterey and Higuera streets, you can pick up the colorful, comprehensive Visitors Guide and self-guided Points of Interest Walking Tour. It's open Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm.
Orientation -- San Luis Obispo is about 10 miles inland, at the junction of Highway 1 and U.S. 101. The downtown is laid out in a grid, roughly centered on the historic mission and its Mission Plaza . Most of the main tourist sights are around the mission, within the small triangle created by U.S. 101 and Santa Rosa and Marsh streets.
San Luis Obispo Travel Experiences
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Exploring the Hearst Castle
When I woke up this morning, it was to the sound of my hostel roommates complaining about the rain. I knew it was going to rain...the ne... Continue reading »
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Hearst Castle
We left Carmel and headed farther south to see Hearst Castle in San Simeon. What is there to say about the size and weal... Continue reading »
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Riding on buses with no apparent destination
I am better at walking. I know that. Somehow, I allowed myself to believe that staying twelve miles from the coast in a well-known hostel... Continue reading »
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Pacific Coast Highway
The next day we went back to Budget rental car to get a new car. The Pontiac Grand Prix we had was teriffic, it had seat warmers, electri... Continue reading »
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Independance day on the central coast
Here's a tip - Don't ever go to Morro Bay, it's a dump! there's a really really big rock there - right out in the bay. it's huge.....alth... Continue reading »
Popular San Luis Obispo Hotels
- Avila Lighthouse Suites
- Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
- Avila La Fonda Hotel
- Embassy Suites Hotel� San Luis Obispo
- Apple Farm Inn
- Best Western Royal Oak Hotel
- Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
- Super 8 San Luis Obispo
- LA Cuesta Inn
- Vagabond Inn
Popular San Luis Obispo Things to Do
- Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center
- The Producers
- Farmers Market
- Thursday Market Night
- Ah Louis Store
