Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Sightseeing
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StOne of the historic missions of California
This is an iconic spot downtown. Generations of students have stuck their bubble gum here
48 locals recommend
Bubblegum Alley
734 Higuera StreetThis is an iconic spot downtown. Generations of students have stuck their bubble gum here
You can climb this peak in around an hour if you drive to the trailhead. Take water if you're going to leave during the heat of the day.
90 locals recommend
Bishop Peak
You can climb this peak in around an hour if you drive to the trailhead. Take water if you're going to leave during the heat of the day.
Arts & Culture
California Polytechnic University
1 Grand AvenueCrown jewel of the California State University
Palm Theatre
817 Palm StThe best local movies
Parks & Nature
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdStunning walks along the Pacific Ocean
Kayak on Morro Bay and see one of the great estuaries of California
25 locals recommend
Morro Bay State Park
60 State Park RdKayak on Morro Bay and see one of the great estuaries of California
Morro Rock
Coleman DriveThe Gibraltar of the Central Coast
Food Scene
TASTE! craft eatery
2550 Broad StNear the house. Excellent sliders and fusion food.
Great beer and atmosphere. It's a real beer garden near the house
9 locals recommend
Beda's Biergarten
3230 Broad StGreat beer and atmosphere. It's a real beer garden near the house
Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad StExcellent menu, good wine, and nice atmosphere
Coastal Peaks Coffee
3566 S Higuera StMy favorite coffee shop. Have the blended Mexican mocha on a hot day.
Kreuzberg California
685 Higuera StHip cafe. See if you can identify the writers on the murals
Drinks & Nightlife
Central Coast Comedy Theater
2078 Higuera StBest wine tastings in town
Central Coast Brewing
1701 Monterey StFor those who like real beer
Essentials
Vons
3900 Broad StA mile from the house
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2989 Broad StRight near the house