Perfumo Canyon

By Miles Berman

It matters less who you go to watch a sunset with and more where you go… Just off of Los Osos Valley Road is the beautiful hidden oasis of Prefumo Canyon. Somehow this natural escape is not known by many outside of San Luis Obispo, even though it has been voted the Best Sunset Spot for this year’s Poly Picks. Go solo, with a friend, significant other or whomever you choose.

After turning onto Prefumo Canyon Road, sightseers take a drive up through the twists and turns until they reach this utopia.

Upon reaching the top, guests are treated to rolling green hills and a

BEST BEACH Avila Beach

By Trevor Baumgardner

F or Cal Poly students looking for a quick trip to the beach, Avila Beach is an obvious choice for that last-minute beach day.

Located only 15 minutes from Cal Poly, Avila Beach has everything one could want from a quick beach day.

From its row of shops and restaurants to swing sets on the sand, Avila has a wide variety of attractions that allow visitors to relax and take in the view of the water. Unlike some other beaches, Avila usually has a decent amount of free parking available, which factors into what makes it a favorite spot for Cal Poly students.

breathtaking 360-degree view of San Luis Obispo including Morro Rock and the Nine Sisters chain. In between are vistas of grass hills that fade away as the oranges and pinks of the sunset escape behind the horizon.

There is no better spot in all of San Luis Obispo — and maybe California — to see the sunset. The location is second to none. The scenic overlook is tucked right into the city and the sights at the top show all the beauty of the Central Coast from the mountains to the beaches.

Many will take snacks and a blanket to picnic at the top as they watch the day slip away.

Simply put, words cannot describe how incredible Prefumo Canyon is. You must go check it out for yourself!

The main beachfront spans over 2000 feet, leaving plenty of room for people to lay down a towel, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The beachfront also has a pier that stretches 1,685 feet long.

Unfortunately, the pier has been closed for a few years now based on structural engineering recommendations, but visitors can still walk under it during their stroll through the sand.

Avila Beach also hosts a weekly farmer’s market every Friday, where vendors, accompanied by live music, sell local produce.

During most of the year, the weather at the beach is perfect, with sunny weather warm enough to warrant a quick swim in the ocean. Due to the weather and soft sand, many visitors can be seen spending time in the water.