Local Legend The conductor of the San Luis Obispo Symphony has called this area home for over 20 years.

Maestro Michael Nowak and the SLO Symphony host several amazing local concerts.

Mountain Biking San Luis Obispo has exceptional trails for all experience levels.

With countless trails and road rides, bring your bike when you visit.

Farm fresh vegetables, Live music and much more. Every Thursday 6-9pm

Farmer’s Market offers farm fresh local produce and entertainment.

The people make San Luis Obispo a special place. Learn how Phyllis Madonna helps visitors feel at home.

Phyllis Madonna is a long - time resident and owner of the famous Madonna Inn.

How Will San Luis Obispo Change You?

Experience the best SLO has to offer and you’ll leave a new person.

Events Calendar

San Luis Obispo is home to a world-class Performing Art Center, the San Luis Obispo Symphony, ARTS Obispo, and the Little Theater. Annually, it hosts the International Film Festival and Festival Mozaic. Together, with the Art Center's Plein Air Painting Festival, these events attract exceptional talent each year.

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San Luis Obispo.
Your home base for traveling California’s Central Coast.

Map Experience the beautiful wine country, great restaurants, amazing golf courses and the revamped town center. Hidden in the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang is the “Danish Capital of America.” Come enjoy Danish architecture, food and wine and relive the movie “Sideways.” It’s the home of Hearst Castle, beautiful pristine beaches and the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery. Experience the feeling of discovering California. Moonstone beach, gourmet food, art galleries, live music and whale watching are some of the rich experiences of this beautiful coastal village. A popular tourist destination, this waterfront village is known for friendly locals, fabulous wildlife, and famous Morro Rock. Enjoy surfing, golfing, biking, walking through the Monarch Butterfly Grove, tennis, horseback riding, bowling, hiking, miles of beautiful and clean beaches, exploring tide pools, coves, and caves. Not only is San Luis Obispo filled with amazing culture and activities, it’s also the perfect home base for exploring California’s Central Coast.

Are you looking for a family trip,
a day of wine tasting, a romantic
getaway or an activity packed
adventure? A San Luis Obispo
vacation offers something
for all tastes in one
central location.

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Things to Do

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Outdoor Activities

Camping, surfing, kayaking, hiking, bike riding, golfing and more... Learn More

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Shopping

The combination of modern urban and local culture, make SLO a unique retail experience. Learn More

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Wineries

The Central Coast has become a top wine region – globally. Go wine tasting and enjoy some amazing wine. Learn More

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Local Legends

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Clay and Fredericka Claiborne & Churchill Vintners

Find out how San Luis Obispo’s charms convinced this couple to turn their hobby into a lifelong labor of love. Learn More