San Luis Obispo
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VisitorS Guide
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Getting Here & Getting Around Trains, planes and automobiles all know their way to SLO . . . . . . .
From Farm to Fork Enjoy savoring all the unique flavors SLO has to offer . . . . . . . .57
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Your Passport to Fun Ideas of things to see and do while in SLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ingredients for a Good Time SLO’s legendary Thursday night activities and farmers market . . . . . 15 City with a Mission The legacy of SLO told through a walking tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Fashion Your Own Style Discover your next great find in one of our chic shops or boutiques
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SLO After Dark Great ways to end your day and start your night . . . . . . . . .
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SLO Down, Stay Awhile A weekend or a night, a hotel or B&B – SLO is always the perfect place to stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Meet Me in San Luis Looking for the right place to get together? Look no further . . . . .
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Inspired Education Top-notch colleges with top-flight views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adventure Awaits You Choose your own adventure and decide what comes next . . . .
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SLO Happenings 365 days of events, something for everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Unplug and Recharge Refresh and revitalize your mind, body and spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 County Faire Explore the bounty of what the county has to offer . . . . . . . .
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Hearst Castle A legend in its own . . . . . . . . . .
Family Friendly Fun… for Fido Too Great ideas for kid and pet-friendly activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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From Vines to Wines Sip in the good life and taste the best wines of the Central Coast . .
SLO Crafted SLO is an artist’s delight, check out the arts and crafts scene . . . . . . .
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Maps City of San Luis Obispo . . . . . . 21 SLO Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Paso Robles Wineries . . . . . . . . 55
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Getting Here & Getting Around City population: 44,204 County population: 254,566 Physical city size: 10.5 square miles
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Founded: 1772 Incorporated: February 18, 1856
By Car San Luis Obispo is about 200 miles north of Los Angeles and 220 miles south of San Francisco on U.S. Highway 101. The most direct route from either city is U.S. 101; it’s a drive of about four hours either way. From San Francisco you can also drive to SLO on scenic Highway 1, although the road is slow and winding and subject to closure in bad weather. That takes about six hours. From the east (including Fresno and Bakersfield), take Highway 46 west to Paso Robles, then head south on U.S. 101. By Air San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is served by United Express and US Airways. Passengers can fly non-stop to and from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix. The airport is five miles south of downtown on Highway 227. sloairport.com Aviation Consultants Inc. 782-9722 • acijet.com JetLimo, Inc. 498-9686 • jetlimo.com San Luis Jet Center 782-9722 • sljc.net By Train Amtrak serves San Luis Obispo several times a day via the Coast Starlight from Seattle and the Pacific Surfliner from San Diego. The Amtrak depot is located at 1011 Railroad Ave. 1-800-USA-RAIL. amtrak.com Automobile Rental Fun Ride 547-2225 • myfunride.com Bicycles Bicycle paths thread throughout the city. You can bring your bike on local buses and Amtrak trains. For bike path information, visit rideshare.org. For information on bicycle rental, see page 34 or contact the Chamber of Commerce’s Visitors Center at 781-2777.
Bus & Trolley Service SLO Transit, 541-2877, provides bus service throughout the city. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA), 781-4472, operates buses that connect with SLO Transit downtown and runs throughout the county. Thursday through Sunday, the trolley (50¢) completes a loop of downtown every 15-20 minutes, hours of operation vary; visit slocity.org. For online bus information, visit rideshare.org. Shuttles American Star / Trailways Charters & Tours 543-9999 · americanstartrailways.com Ride-On Transportation 541-8747 · ride-on.org Taxis Yellow Cab Company 543-1234 Tours & Sightseeing Alexis Limousine 545-0080 · alexislimos.com Breakaway Tours & Event Planning 783-2929 or 800-799-7657 breakaway-tours.com California Star Limousine Service, Inc. 544-2233 · bookcalifornialimo.com Elegant Image 772-5390 or 534-1629 elegantimagelimos.com Revel Rides Limousine, LLC 591-9190 · revelrides.com Uncorked Wine Tours 459-4500 · uncorkedwinetours.net The Wine Line – Wine Tasting Tours 610-8267 · hoponthewineline.com Xsperience It 550-3347 · centralcoastbustours.com
All Phone numbers are in the 805 area code unless otherwise noted
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Memories are made in Ride horses through the rolling tides... Share a kiss with your loved one at the end of a pier...
Enjoy a family bike ride through the tree-lined streets of town... Stroll hand-in-hand down the beach at sunset... Cuddle up and enjoy the view from the top of a hiking trail...
San Luis Obispo... Because mem
San Luis Obispo... every day, every hour – some might even say every minute. Memories here can’t be rushed. So, SLO down and savor every moment.
Pack a picnic, buy a bottle and create your own dining experience in the middle of a vineyard... Toast to the good life while dining creek side...
Soak up the bubbles and relax with friends in the hot springs...
mories like this should be savored.
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Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 345 South Halcyon Road Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 489-4261 arroyograndehospital.org French Hospital Medical Center 1911 Johnson Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-5353 frenchmedicalcenter.org
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Your passport to fun
Ideas of things to see and do while in SLO
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loves a vacation filled with great memories and yet will not leave you feeling broke for the ride home. Luckily for you the map puts SLO right in the middle of everything. The Pacific Ocean is a mere 10 minutes away with all the classic beach activities you love. The Oceano Dunes and butterfly grove are close by as well. Or pick a hike from one of the many trailheads in SLO. Explore the Madonna Inn and the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. Oh yeah, and have we mentioned Farmers Market? There are so many memories to create with a very affordable price tag.
Free Attractions Antique Galleries – SLO, AG, CB Apple Farm Millhouse – SLO Art Galleries – ALL Avila Valley Barn – AV Beaches – AV, PB, MB, CB, SS Biking – ALL Botanical Garden – SLO Bubble Gum Alley – SLO Butterfly Grove – PB Cal Poly SLO – SLO Central Coast Veteran Museum – SLO City / County Library – SLO Elephant Seals – SS Elfin Forest – LO Estero Bluffs – CY Farmers Markets – ALL Farms / Farm Tours – ALL Harbor – AV, MB Hiking – SLO, LO, MDO Historic Railroad District / Depot – SLO History Center of SLO Co. – SLO Lo Yo Cheng Park – SLO Madonna Inn – SLO
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Mission Plaza – SLO Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa – SLO Mission San Miguel – SM Montaña de Oro – LO Morro Bay Estuary – MB Morro Rock & Morro Bay Harbor – MB Museum of Art – SLO Oceano Dunes – OC Old Edna Townsite – EV Olive Oil Tasting – SLO Piers & Docks – PB, SS, AV, CY, MB SLO Creek – SLO Trolley – SLO, PB, AV
San Luis Obispo CHAMBER of COMMERCE
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Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
(1039 Chorro St.) Start in the middle of it all. Find out what to do and what’s going on in and around SLO. Pick up everything you need for your trip and maybe even something to remember SLO. Open SunWed 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Thu-Sat 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 805-781-2777; visitslo.com.
Check out what’s happening before you visit. A complete calendar of events is available online at visitslo.com
Memories in the Making
Ticketed Attractions (includes A fee) Beer Tasting – SLO, PB, PR Boat Tours – MB Charles Paddock Zoo – AT Children’s Museum – SLO, PR Chocolate Tastings – SLO Hearst Castle – SS Historic Jack House – SLO Horseback Riding – AV, LO, NP, PB Hot Air Ballooning – PR Hot Springs – AV, PR Lake – AG, PR, SMRG
Cool! AV = Avila Beach
LO = Los Osos
SLO = San Luis Obispo
AG = Arroyo Grande
MB = Morro Bay
SS = San Simeon
AT = Atascadero
MDO = Montaña de Oro
SM = San Miguel
CY = Cayucos
OC = Oceano
SMRG = Santa Margarita
CB = Cambria
PR = Paso Robles
NP = Nipomo
EV = Edna Valley
PB = Pismo Beach
Museum of Natural History – MB Paso Robles Wine Country (tastings) – PR Piedras Blancas Lighthouse – SS Point San Luis Lighthouse – AV San Luis Trolley – SLO Sea Life Center – AV SLO Little Theatre – SLO SLO Wine Country (tastings) – SLO
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STORE HOURS Monday - Sunday 10am-6pm Thursday Farmers Market 10am-9pm PHONE/ON-LINE ORDERS rrussell@weolive.com 805.595.1376
LOCATION 958 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Join us for Lunch or Dinner on our beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Creek & Mission
The first farmers’ market in San Luis Obispo County was established in 1978. This Saturday morning market is now located in the Promenade Many of the best restaurants buy at farmers’ markets. Come find out why.
As one of the chefs said, “You know the people who grow the food, how the food was grown, get suggestions on how to prepare, and what the flavor profile is.” Find your favorite fruits and veggies and discover new ones when they’re in season at the Farmers’ Markets. Everything is Vine ripened, Fresh-picked & Better tasting!
Saturday Mornings 8:00 – 10:30am Promenade/Cost Plus, SLO
Saturday Afternoon 12:00 – 2:30pm City Hall Lot, Arroyo Grande
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Ingredients for a good time
SLO’s legendary Thursday night activities and farmers market
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doesn’t get much more home grown than this. Throw in some off the farm produce with some on the grill tri-tip, add in local artists and musicians then cultivate with a healthy dose of locals and the energy of the college crowd and you’ve got a typical Thursday night in SLO. The weekly Farmers Market has been a staple in the community for nearly 30 years and is only getting bigger and better. A large swath of locally grown fruits and vegetables will help you keep to your New Year’s resolution, the block of barbecue will make your mouth water and the energy of the crowd, accompanied by the wafting music, will make you dance as you move down the street. Yep, just another SLO town Thursday night. Mingle with local farmers, chefs, vendors and locals every Thursday night in downtown San Luis Obispo, where the city meets the farm.
every thursday of the year higuera street between osos n nipomo streets 6-9 p.m. see u there
Every Thursday night SLO’s main street transforms into a weekly festival of farm-fresh produce, local treats, artisan sweets, downhome barbecues, handmade crafts, engaging entertainers and more. Six blocks of Higuera Street, SLO’s main drag, are closed off for this world-renowned extravaganza. Like clockwork, merchants and vendors roll out their tables, booths and oversized barbecue pits on wheels, prepare their produce, products and tri-tip sandwiches, and wait for the whistle signaling the start of the faire. For three hours, from 6 to 9 p.m., you’ll find locals and visitors getting their weeks’ worth of fresh produce, eating a meal that was flame-kissed just moments earlier and enjoying some family-friendly entertainment all in one spot. If you miss Thursday night’s activities, don’t fret, there are still six more days loaded with farmers’ market opportunities.
Save your appetite, the market is a great place to grab dinner – just plan on bringing cash, and dining street-side.
Memories in the Making
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Serving Fresh Mediterranean Italian Cuisine for 23 years! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in a casual atmosphere Award-winning Bread Bowl Clam Chowder Fish & chips, fresh calamari Grilled sandwiches and great salads Famous breakfast sandwich Pastries and artisan breads baked fresh daily Fine chocolates and desserts 1491 Monterey Street
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The BEST bagels and pizza in SLO County Complete line of water bagels, schmears, sandwiches, coffees, smoothies, and our new bagel dough pizza. Available in slices, baked and Take ’n Bake.
Upscale bar and new banquet room that accommodates up to 60 people.
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Farmers Markets in the county Sunday SLO Market on Tank Farm Road Kennedy Club Fitness Parking Lot 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday Baywood / Los Osos Market 2nd & Santa Maria streets by the Bay 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday SLO Market on Broad Street Grange Hall Parking Lot 3-6 p.m. Paso Robles Market City Park 3-6 p.m.
Farmers Market Continued From Previous page
SLO County is known for its access to locally grown foods and we back up that reputation with daily markets operating in communities throughout the county. In SLO alone there are three throughout the week, not counting the Thursday night granddaddy of them all. Although they may not all be the extravaganza witnessed Thursday night you will find that each has something special to offer and each comes with a personality all its own. Avila and Morro Bay offer seafood in abundance. Whether you’re looking for it fresh off the
boat or hot off the grill, it’s available on the water front. Templeton is known as the chef’s market. This is where locals sneak a peek at what their favorite chefs are picking up and get a preview of the menu for the week ahead. The SLO weekend markets are a great place to chat up the farmers and find out directly from the growers themselves what the best cooking tips are for the seasonal produce. So no matter what day you arrive, you are guaranteed to find the freshest foods at one of our many markets or restaurants.
Wednesday Arroyo Grande Market Spencer’s Fresh Market Parking Lot 8:30-11 a.m. Atascadero Market Sunken Gardens 3-6 p.m. Thursday Morro Bay Market Spencer’s Fresh Market Parking Lot 2:30-5 p.m. Friday Avila Beach Market Promenade 4-8 p.m. Saturday SLO Market on Madonna Road Cost Plus World Market Parking Lot 8 -10:30 a.m. Arroyo Grande Market City Hall Parking Lot noon-2:30 p.m. Templeton Market Town Park 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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a handcrafted meal eaten in the company of friends a celebration of the local harvest. a creekside setting.
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City with a Mission
The legacy of SLO told through a walking tour
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creek lazily winds its way through town, flowing past the beauty of the nearby peaks and it quickly becomes understood why this location is sought after. It was 240 years ago that Father Junipero Serra Stories! chose San Luis Obispo to found the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the fifth such mission built in California. The bells still ring, children play in the popular Mission Plaza fountain and people come from around the world to walk the path of history in San Luis Obispo. From the native Chumash people and Anglo pioneers to Chinese laborers and Victorian merchants, a diverse and distinct history has shaped the city’s dynamic into what it is today. Use the following map to experience the deep historic character of San Luis Obispo from the steps of the old Mission to SLO’s Art Deco movie palace and on to remarkable homes that to this day help San Luis Obispo celebrate its past. 1. Mission Plaza, 1968 – A gathering spot
for the community as well as many community events and festivals year-round. Through a nearby footbridge, the plaza adjoins to the creekwalk and provides access to shops on Higuera Street.
2. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 1772
Find out a little more by downloading the History Center’s free video cast tour at historycenterslo.org.
Memories in the Making
Considered by many to be the most beautiful in the mission series, this mission was the fifth built of the 21 California missions. Today the mission is still an active Catholic church. 3. San Luis Creek – The mission’s earliest source of water, San Luis Creek can be found in many spots throughout town including at Mission Plaza as well as along the creekwalk in downtown. 4. Judge Walter Murray Adobe, 1849 – At one end of Mission Plaza you will find the adobe home of Walter Murray, an Englishman who came to California with Stevenson’s Regiment of New York Volunteers in 1846. Murray printed the first editions of San Luis Obispo’s local newspaper, The Tribune, in this building.
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5. History Center of SLO County, 1905 – One of the some 3,000 public libraries built worldwide by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie, this building became the County Historical Museum in 1956. 6. The Creamery, 1906 – SLO County once was the largest dairy industry in the United States, this full-service creamery did not close until 1974. It now houses art galleries, shops and restaurants. 7. Jack House, 1875 –Pioneering rancher and banker Robert Edgar Jack built this home, which has been preserved as a museum of Victorian life circa 1880. 8. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1867 – One of the first Episcopal churches in California, St. Stephen’s houses a pipe organ donated by Phoebe Apperson Hearst.
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9. Myron Angel Home, 1883 – This red Victorian was the home of Myron Angel, one of the driving forces behind the establishment of Cal Poly. A publisher of The Tribune in the 1880s, Angel wrote a history of SLO County, published in 1883. 10. Historic Railroad District, 1894 – The Southern Pacific Railroad route connected LA to SF and brought the city into the industrial age. The district is now a busy neighborhood which includes the train station, railroad museum and many restaurants. 11. Dallidet Adobe, 1853 – Pierre Hyppolite Dallidet, who established the first commercial vineyard on the Central Coast, built this home. The adobe contains many original furnishings and is surrounded by gardens. 12. Ramona Depot, 1889 – The Southern Pacific Railroad Company built the depot to serve the luxurious Ramona Hotel. The elegant Victorian burned to the ground in 1905, leaving only the depot, which now shelters the horse-drawn carriage that carried passengers between the hotel and the train station. 13. Kundert Medical Building, 1956 – This is the only building in San Luis Obispo designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. 14. Fremont Theater, 1940 – SLO’s Art Deco movie palace is fully restored, with all of its original features. Its ceiling is entirely painted with sea nymphs on horseback and its marquee is a neon showpiece at night. 15. Andrews Bank Building, 1893 – The bank was built by J.P. Andrews. Andrews donated the land across the street to the county for the site of its courthouse. 16. Fremont Marker, 1846 – A granite column on the corner of Osos and Mill streets marks a spot where the great western explorer John C. Fremont camped overnight. 17. Site of Casa Grande, 1851 – Built by Captain William Dana, this adobe was used as a hotel, saloon, store and courthouse. When the county failed to pay its rent on the courthouse, a lengthy lawsuit ensued; Dana was the county treasurer and so paid himself the amount due. 18. Sinsheimer Bros. Store, 1874 – The only SLO County building with a cast-iron façade, the façade was cast in San Francisco and transported down the coast by ship. 19. Sauer Adobes, 1860 – The pair of adobes across Chorro Street from the mission includes the two-story Monterey-style Sauer-Adams adobe. It was originally a one-story structure similar to its smaller companion. 20. Ah Louis Store, 1884 – Chinese immigrant merchant Ah Louis built this structure of bricks that he made himself. The store, which anchored SLO’s Chinatown, served as a bank, post office
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15 and general merchandise store for the more than 2,000 Chinese laborers who came here to build the railroad. 21. Garden Street Inn, 1887 – The Italianate Queen Anne home built by German immigrants Morris and Helena Goldtree changed hands twice before being configured into eight apartments in 1923. In 1990 it opened as a bed-and-breakfast inn. 22. Presbyterian Church, 1905 – This church is built entirely of gray granite quarried from Bishop Peak, the second in the range of volcanic peaks that lead from San Luis Obispo to the Pacific Ocean.
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13 A guide to Walking Tours in San Luis Obispo
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For more information on these San Luis Obispo landmarks, check out www.visitslo.com.
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Mission Plaza Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa San Luis Creek Judge Walter Murray Adobe History Center of SLO County The Creamery Jack House St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Myron Angel Home Historic Railroad District Dallidet Adobe Ramona Depot Kundert Medical Building (Frank Lloyd Wright Design) Fremont Theater Andrews Bank Building Fremont Marker Site of Casa Grande Sinsheimer Bros., Store Sauer Adobes Ah Louis Store Garden Street Inn Presbyterian Church
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Fashion your own style
Discover your next great find in one of our many chic shops or boutiques keepsake acquired during a trip can often help you recall all of those wonderful memories created every time you look at the souvenir, no matter how big or how small the keepsake might be. Saunter from kitschy local boutiques to the familiar shops as you make your way through our historic downtown. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or putting on an Oscar winning performance convincing your friend you’re shopping for them, there is no better place to find that memory-making merchandise then in SLO.
Downtown
One of the reasons San Luis Obispo is so happy is because of its walkability and friendliness to pedestrians. Downtown San Luis Obispo encompasses about seven blocks and five streets filled with retail and dining tucked into historic buildings. Take a stroll down Higuera Street, the main drag for shopping. But don’t forget about the streets of Monterey and Marsh and all the cross streets in between. You will find that downtown is filled with off-beat boutiques and familiar chain retailers that provide a mixture of affordable and lavish shopping options. Along with the shopping you will discover that downtown is also the dining and entertainment hub of town.
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Farther Afield
If a tour of downtown doesn’t wear out your plastic, there are several other shopping centers conveniently nearby. Just a short drive from downtown will give you your choice of several great shopping centers with many great stores to choose from. You’ll find a number of regional and national chains that offer a variety of shopping options, as well as specialty shops and dining options.
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Searching for a unique gift or keepsake and need a starting point? Check out the Visitors Center, 1039 Chorro Street, give our friendly visitor information specialists a call at 781-2777, or go to visitslo.com.
1129 A Garden St. Downtown San Luis Obispo (805) 781-0722 jules-d.com
Look Sharp. Live Large.
Goorin Bros. Vanson Leather Johnson Motor Inc. Jack Black
Michael Toschi Baxter of California
Renaissance salon & Boutique
45 artists in a gallery setting
Stationery boutique – Delicious food unique papers and gifts and tantalizing drinks
Spa & Salon Services
All cookies are baked fresh daily
A fun, convenient way to experience handmade, exceptional artwork by award-winning artists of the Central Coast.
A fresh collection Lunch or dinner in a patio of stationery setting overlooking and gift-giving fabulousness the creek and Mission. to enchant and inspire Great Food · Great Selection all paper lovers. Food To Go · Quick Service
Amazing hair, skincare, massage, and waxing services for anyone who desires the ultimate luxurious experience.
Gourmet cookies, cookie cakes and lunch specials for those on-the-go quickie meals. Locals’ favorite!
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CREEKSIDE DINING, SHOPPING & MORE 778 Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo Across from Mission Plaza on the creek
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ATMODSPHERE a modern home store
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1119 Chorro St. San Luis Obispo
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SLO crafted
SLO is an artist’s delight, check out the arts and crafts scene
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some, diving in, getting their hands dirty and creating their own art is the only way to go. For others however, it’s best to leave the handcrafting to someone more of the artistic persuasion and just consider their creation your personal find. No matter which side of the artistic fence you’re on, you can find your SLO crafted memories throughout the many galleries, antique shops and jewelry stores in and around town.
See SLO’s art scene come to life at Art After Dark, every first Friday of the month from 6-9 p.m. artsobispo.org
Galleries Art Central Art Supply & Gallery 1329 Monterey St., SLO 747-4200, M-Sat. 10-5 artcentralslo.wordpress.com ARTS Obispo 1123 Mill St., SLO 544-9251, M-F 10-4 artsobispo.org Frame Works 339 Marsh St., SLO, 542-9000 M-F 10-6; Sat. 10-4 other hours by appointment sloart.com Hands Gallery 777 Higuera St., SLO, 543-1921 M-W 10-6; Th. 10-8; F-Sat. 10-7; Sun. 11-5 handsgallery.com Ian Saudé 1003 Osos St., SLO, 784-0967 M-W 10-7; Th. & Fri. 10-9; Sat. 10-7; Sun. 11-5 iansaude.com San Luis Obispo Museum of Art 1010 Broad St., SLO, 543-8562 W-M 11-5; closed Tu. Open every day July 4th - Labor Day and every day in December sloma.org
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Memories in the Making
Jewelry All That Glitters 261 Madonna Rd., SLO 544-GEMS, M-Sat. 10-6. sloglitters.com Caroline Rocha™ 5350 Candelabra Pl., SLO 235-7259 · carolinerocha.com The Gold Concept 740 Higuera St., SLO 544-1088 M, Tu., W., Fri., Sat. 10-5:30, Th. 10-8, Sun. 11-4 thegoldconcept.com Hamilton Estate Jewelry 1128 Garden St., SLO, 541-2065 Tu.-F 10-5:30; Sat. 10-4 estatejewelrysearch.com Kevin Main Jewelry Design & Studio 720 Higuera St., SLO, 547-0662 M-Sat. 10-5:30; Sun. 11-4 kevinmain.com Marshalls Jewelers Since 1889 751 Higuera St., SLO, 543-3431 M-F 9:30-5:30; Th. until 5; Sat. 10-5 info@marshallsjewelers.net Nature’s Precious Metals 790 Higuera St., SLO, 748-4639 M-Sat.10-7, Sun. 10-6 Facebook.com/naturespreciousmetals Serengeti West Fine Jewelers 951 Monterey St., SLO, 546-8706 Tu.-F 10-5:30; Sat. 10-5 serengetiwest.com
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Family friendly fun… for fido too Great ideas for kid and pet-friendly activities
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of the weekend and what to do with the family? Wishing you could return to simpler times and thinking back about those activities you did on vacation as a child? The rocks down at the creek definitely deserved their due diligence. They’re not going to skip themselves. Maybe even switch it up and go with chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream. Share that childish enthusiasm with a family-friendly escape in SLO. Whether it’s fishing, the zoo, the waterpark, the beach or the children’s museum, San Luis Obispo has so many ways to create memories with your kids both classic and modern. SLO also has a very pet-friendly atmosphere so make sure no family member gets left behind.
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San Luis Obispo Academy of Dance 3422 Miguelito Ct., 544-1230 academyofdanceslo.com Apple Farm Mill House 2015 Monterey St., 544-2040 applefarm.com Botanical Garden 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., 541-1400 slobg.org Bubble Gum Alley On Higuera St. between Chorro & Broad
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Central Coast Gymnastics Sports Center 21 Zaca Ln., #100, 549-8408 iflipforccg.com City /County Library 995 Palm St., 781-5775 General Info.: 781-5991 · slolibrary.org Crux Climbing Center 1160 Laurel Ln., 544-2789 cruxslo.com Dance Obispo 672 Higuera St., Ste. 200, 439-2100 danceobispo.com EcoBambino 863 Monterey St., 540-7222 shopecobambino.com Naturally Jennifer’s Beads & Gallery 2322 Broad St., 547-1578 naturallyjennifer.com Performance Athletics 4484 Broad St. 547-1GYM · performanceathleticsslo.com San Luis Creek In front of Mission San Luis Obispo; entrance on Chorro Street at Monterey SLO Children’s Museum 1010 Nipomo St., 544-5437 slocm.org
SLO Creek Farms 6455 Monte Rd., 702-245-3135 slocreekfarms.com SLO County YMCA 1020 Southwood Dr., 543-8235 sloymca.org Avila Beach Avila Beach Sea Life Center 50 San Juan St., 595-7280 sealifecenter.org Avila Valley Barn 560 Avila Beach Dr., 595-2816 avilavalleybarn.com Atascadero Charles Paddock Zoo 9305 Pismo Ave., 461-5080 charlespaddockzoo.org Arroyo Grande Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab 114 W. Branch St., 474-4068 docburnsteins.com
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Los Osos Elfin Forest – El Moro Natural Area Trailheads at 11th and 17th St., 528-0392 elfin-forest.org Montaña de Oro State Park & Spooner’s Cove Visitor Center Los Osos Valley Rd. west through Los Osos to the park entrance Morro Bay Central Coast Natural History Association 20 State Park Rd., 772-2694 ccspa.info Paso Robles The Children’s Museum at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse 623 13th St., 238-7432 pasokids.org The Ravine Waterpark 2301 Airport Rd., 237-8500 ravinewaterpark.com Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove Half mile south of Pismo Beach on Hwy. 1 monarchbutterfly.org San Simeon Friends of the Elephant Seal Office & Visitor Center 250 San Simeon Ave., Ste. 3B 924-1628 · elephantseal.org Childcare Services Brightstar Homecare, 548-8811 San Luis Nannies, 904-3237 Savvy Sitters, (800) 805-5707
Don’t forget to check out Bubble Gum Alley, over 1.7 million pieces of gum and counting.
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SuMMER MuSIC FESTIvAL JuLy 11-22, 2012
Musical Masterpieces Come Alive on the California Central Coast.
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SLO after dark
Great ways to end your day and start your night
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it’s the spotlight and a stage or a pub and the light from a neon moon, San Luis Obispo plays host to all after hour’s entertainment aficionados. Enjoy a night of lavish world-class entertainment at the Performing Arts Center or toss the peanut shells on the floor at The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville. Revel in a one-night-only show with a band passing through town at a downtown club or escape with a concerto by the SLO Symphony. SLO’s diverse nightlife is the foundation for savored memories. Theater Cal Poly Arts SLO, 756-2787 (PAC box office) calpolyarts.org Featuring world-class performing artists Clark Center for the Performing Arts Arroyo Grande, 489-9444 clarkcenter.org Venue for world-class, professional performing arts The Great American Melodrama Oceano, 489-2499 americanmelodrama.com Professional entertainers perform melodrama and vaudeville revue
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Sing! Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA Theaterfest) Santa Maria, 922-8313 pcpa.org Regional professional theater company performing year-round in Santa Maria and Jun-Sept in Solvang Performing Arts Center (PAC) SLO, 756-2787 (box office) pacslo.org Featuring world-class performing artists SLO Little Theatre SLO, 786-2440 slolittletheatre.org Local productions Fri., Sat. nights; Sat., Sun. matinees Sorcerer Productions SLO, 458-2080 clarkcenter.org Professional quality theatre on the Central Coast
Movies Downtown Centre Cinema SLO, 546-8600 themovieexperience.com Fair Oaks Theatre Arroyo Grande, 489-2364 fairoakstheatre.net Hearst Castle Theater (at Hearst Castle) 927-6811 hearstcastletheater.com Palm Theatre SLO, 541-5161 thepalmtheatre.com Musical Performances Opera San Luis Obispo 541-5369 operaslo.org Professional regional opera company The QuieT Knights 543-9393 thequietknights.com Entertaining Cabaret group playing The Great American Songbook tunes San Luis Obispo Symphony 543-3533 slosymphony.com Classical and chamber concerts throughout the year
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SLO After Dark Musical Performances Continued from previous page
San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble 541-6797 vocalarts.org Choral performances during the year San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra 456-3333 slowinds.org Outstanding wind band
Music, Dancing & Entertainment Cambria Pines Lodge Cambria, 927-4200 cambriapineslodge.com Live nightly entertainment Creeky Tiki SLO, 544-2200 creekytiki.com Live music and DJ Th-Sat., both indoor and outdoor on creekside patio Eureka!Burger SLO, 903-1141 eurekaburger.com Live music every Thursday
Pappy McGregors SLO, 543-5458 pappymcgregors.com Live Irish band Wed. night and DJ Th. Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse Paso Robles, 226-4925 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Madonna Inn SLO, 543-3000 madonnainn.com Live music Wed.-Sat.; DJ Sun. & Mon. MoTav SLO, 541-8733 motherstavern.com Music and Dancing Tu.-Sat. Karaoke Sun. & Mon. SLO Brew SLO, 543-1843 slobrewingco.com Live music or DJ nightly and dancing
Pismo Beach, California
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Inspired education
Top-notch colleges with top-flight views
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year the nation’s best and brightest congregate on campuses in San Luis Obispo and are guided toward their future. For the past 19 years, California Polytechnic State University has been rated the best public-master’s university in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Cuesta College (the local community college) offers 64 degree programs and 119 certificate programs. The small-town feel of SLO offers what so many students desire when away at school, that home away from home atmosphere. Pair SLO’s wealth of outdoor activities with its abundance of sun-filled days and the true test becomes how to focus on the books. California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is world-renowned for its distinctive learn-by-doing approach to education. Long respected for its agricultural programs, it now has the largest schools of engineering and architecture in the West. Approximately 18,000 students study in its 60-plus undergraduate and 20-plus graduate degree programs. The Performing Arts Center on campus hosts theatrical and musical productions by local, regional and touring performers. Guided walking tours of the campus are offered as well as suggestions for self-guided tours are online; call the campus tour hotline at 756-5734 for information. Enter the Cal Poly campus via Grand Avenue, north of downtown. 756-1111; calpoly.edu.
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Cuesta College is known for its excellence as a community college and dedication to lifelong learning. Cuesta’s main campus is located on scenic Highway 1, not far from San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly. In addition to the main campus, Cuesta has a long history of teaching at off-campus instructional sites in order to extend its services throughout the region. The college is not only used by students but also by local families and community groups on an extended-day and year-round basis. Cuesta offers 64 degree programs and 119 certificate programs to 11,500 students. Campus tours are available. Cuesta College is five miles west of SLO via Highway 1 north. 546-3100; cuesta.edu.
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Don’t miss the amazing talent and world-class performances that come through these college campuses.
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Adventure awaits you
Choose your own adventure and decide what comes next
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an average of 300 days of sunshine a year combined with a moderate Mediterranean climate locals tend to spend a good amount of time outdoors. The rolling hills, sun-kissed beaches and 30 miles of hiking trails in SLO alone, one starts to feel bad for wasting any day indoors. The waves at Pismo Beach are 10 miles one way, the fish at Santa Margarita Lake are 20 miles the other way. Kayaks in Morro Bay are equally as close and Montaña de Oro State Park is just down the street from there. That’s not to mention the miles of challenging country roads to bike as well as the bouldering and single track accessible from your hotel room. Up for an adventure to remember? ATV Rentals BJ’s ATV Rentals 197 Grand Ave., Grover Beach 481-5411 · bjsatvrentals.com Beach Rentals Beach Butlerz Avila, Pismo, Cayucos and Grover beaches 878-4283 · beachbutlerz.com Biking & Transports Art’s SLO Cyclery 181 Suburban Rd., SLO 540-7969 · artscyclery.com Foothill Cyclery 767 B Foothill Blvd., SLO 541-4101 · foothillcyclery.com Wally’s Bicycle Works 306 Higuera St., SLO 544-4116 · wallysbicycleworks@yahoo.com Campgrounds & Parks Atascadero Lake Park 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero 461-5000 · atascadero.org Cuesta Park 2400 Loomis St., SLO 781-5930 · slocountyparks.org
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El Chorro Regional Park 5 mi. N. of SLO, on State Hwy. 1 at Dairy Creek, 781-5930 · slocountyparks.org Laguna Lake 504 Madonna Rd. between Los Osos Valley Rd. and Hwy. 101, SLO 781-7222 or 781-7300 · slocity.org Lopez Lake 6800 Lopez Dr. - 15 mi. S. of SLO Reservations: 781-5930 · slocountyparks.org Meadow Park 2333 Meadow, SLO 781-7222 or 781-7300 · slocity.org Monarch Butterfly Grove at Pismo State Beach, 489-2684 · parks.ca.gov Montaña de Oro State Park & Visitors Center at Spooner’s Cove Los Osos Valley Rd. west through Los Osos, 528-0513 · parks.ca.gov Morro Bay State Park 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay 772-7434 · parks.ca.gov Morro Bay Natural History Museum in Morro Bay State Park 772-2694 · ccspa.info
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Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area 3 miles S. of Pismo Beach 473-7223 or 473-7220 · parks.ca.gov Oceano Memorial Park & Campground 1330 Dewey Dr., Oceano 1/4 mile S. of Pismo Beach 781-5930 · slocountyparks.org Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area 10 mi. S. of Pismo Beach 473-7220 · parks.ca.gov Pismo Coast Village RV Resort 165 S. Dolliver St., Pismo Beach; 773-1811 or 888-782-3224 · pismocoastvillage.com Port San Luis Harbor District P.O. Box 249, Avila Beach 595-5400 · portsanluis.com San Simeon State Park 5 mi S. of San Simeon on Hwy. 1 927-2020 · parks.ca.gov
Santa Margarita Lake Campground 4765 Santa Margarita Lake Rd., Santa Margarita 438-5618 · koa.com Santa Rosa Park 190 Santa Rosa St. at Oak St., SLO 781-7222 or 781-7300 · slocity.org Sinsheimer Park 900 Southwood Dr., SLO 781-7222 or 781-7300 · slocity.org Climbing Crux Climbing Center 1160 Laurel Ln., SLO 544-2789 · cruxslo.com
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Golf Avila Beach Golf Resort 6464 Ana Bay Dr., Avila Beach 18 Holes · 595-4000 · avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort 1490 Golf Course Ln., Nipomo 27 Holes · 343-1214 · blacklake.com Chalk Mountain Golf Course 10000 El Bordo Rd., Atascadero 18 Holes · 466-8848 · chalkmountaingolf.com Cypress Ridge Golf Resort 780 Cypress Ridge Pkwy., Arroyo Grande 18 Holes, 474-7979 · cypressridge.com Dairy Creek Golf Course 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., SLO 18 Holes · 782-8060 · centralcoastgolf.com Monarch Dunes 1606 Trilogy Pkwy. Nipomo 18 Holes (12 Par 3) · 343-9459 monarchdunes.com Morro Bay Golf Course 201 State Park Rd., Morro Bay 18 Holes · 782-8060 · centralcoastgolf.com Fishing, Whale Watching & Boat Tours Chablis Cruises 1215 Embarcadero, Morro Bay 772-2128 · chabliscruises.com Lost Isle Adventures 1001 Front St., Morro Bay · 440-8170 Onboard Nautical Events “O.N.E.” Morro Bay 771-9916 · onboardnauticalevents.com Virg’s Sportfishing & Whale Watching & Tackle Shop 1169 Market Ave., Morro Bay 772-1222 · virgs.com HorseBack Riding Avila Beach Vista Riding Avila Beach 801-3948 · avilabeachvistariding.net Outback Trail Rides Highway 1, Cambria 286-8772 · outbacktrailrides.com Central Coast Polo Club 2320 Clark Valley Rd., Los Osos 801-9410 · centralcoastpolo.com
Watersports Momentum Paddle Sports 723-4009 · momentumpaddlesports.com Shooting Facilities SLO Sportsmen’s Assn. / Shooting Range 3270 Gilardi Rd: off of Hwy. 1, N. of Cuesta College, SLO 541-5755 · slosa.org Sky Diving Skydive Pismo Beach 201 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach 481-5867 · skydivepismobeach.com Sporting Equipment/Apparel Central Coast Surfboards 855 Marsh St., SLO 541-1129 · ccsurf.com Four Seasons Outfitters, Inc. 432 Higuera St., SLO 544-5171 · fourseasonsoutfitters@gmail.com Moondoggies Beach Club 837 Monterey St., SLO 541-1995 · moondoggiesbeachclub.com Mountain Air Sports 667 Marsh St., SLO 543-1676 · mountainairsports.com SLO Camp N’ Pack 341 Higuera St., SLO 541-8006 · sloarmynavy.com
Tennis Cuesta College 546-3100 ext. 2712 French Park 1040 Fuller Dr., SLO 781-7222 Sinsheimer Park 900 Southwood Dr., SLO 781-7222 Templeton Tennis Ranch 345 Championship Ln., Templeton 550-4826 · templetontennisranch.com Ziplining Margarita Adventures 22720 El Camino Real, SMRGA 438-3120 · margarita-adventures.com
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SLO happenings
365 days of events, something for everyone
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it’s culinary, culture or outdoors you’re looking for, there is an event to fit your interest. Festivals, celebrations, tours, performances, concerts are among just a small number of events that create a population swell on the weekends in SLO. Wine? Check. Beer? Check. Running? Check. Cycling? Check. Car show? Check. Random rugby tri-tip tournament? Check. Here are just a few of the events planned in and around San Luis Obispo for 2012. January
Restaurant Month Jewish Film Festival Sharing the Dream Celebration February
SLO Culinary Carnival Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo March
Paso Robles Wine Zinfandel Festival SLO International Film Festival Canzona Women’s Ensemble Cayucos Sea Glass Festival April
Hospice du Rhône Wine Weekend Children’s Day in the Plaza Cal Poly Open House Earth Day Celebration Seven Sisters Quilt Show Walk a Mile in her Shoes Benefit SLO Marathon May
Paso Robles Wine Festival Weekend SLO Architectural Tour June
SLO Vintner’s Roll Out the Barrels Downtown SLO Concerts in the Plaza Vocal Arts Ensemble Spring Concert Cal Poly Graduation Remnants of the Past Concours d’Elegance Car Show
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Downtown SLO Concerts in the Plaza Festival Mozaic Summer Series Pride in the Plaza SLO Triathlon Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration California Mid State Fair Central Coast Wine Classic Renaissance Festival
Central Coast Railroad Festival Central Coast Bioneers Remnants of the Past SLO Granfondo Opera SLO Open Studio Artist Tours Sea Fare in Avila
August
SLO Vintner’s Harvest Festival SLO Poetry Festival Canzona Women’s Ensemble Straight Down Fall Golf Classic Festival Mozaic’s WinterMezzo SLO Veteran’s Celebration
Central Coast Cancer Challenge Downtown SLO Concerts in the Plaza Pallet to Plate September
San Luis Obispo Symphony’s Pops by the Sea Rugby Tri Tip 7’s Tournament I Madonnari Street Painting Festival Central Coast Writer’s Conference Bravo SLO SLO Jazz Festival Central Coast Book & Author Festival Cal Poly WOW week Open Studio Artist Tours Sunset’s Savor the Central Coast October
Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend CRAVE City to Sea Half Marathon The SLO Museum of Art’s Plein Air Festival
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December
Cal Poly’s Winter Graduation Santa’s House in the Plaza SLO Holiday Parade Vocal Arts Ensemble Christmas Concert Ballet Theatre Holiday Performance Mission Prep Christmas Classic Ongoing
Art After Dark Farmer’s Market Find a continuously updated calendar of events on www.visitslocom.
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County Faire
Explore the bounty of what the county has to offer
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it all comes down to it, San Luis Obispo County’s landscape is as diverse as it is breathtaking. From its green hills, majestic ancient oaks and row upon row of vines stretching into the distance to the ragged cliffs, sun baked beaches and hidden coves, you could spend years and still find new things to discover. That’s some great appeal and that’s why we love the SLO life. Located in the heart of it all, San Luis Obispo is the perfect jumping off point and here are some tastes to whet your pallet as you decide where you want to go today. San Simeon The home of Hearst Castle, ginormous elephant seals, ragged cliffs jutting out into the ocean and the lighthouse namesake of the 1959 movie The Monster of Piedras Blancas. There is no-better ending point for a SLO coastal tour. Cambria The village of Cambria is chock-a-block with artist studios, antiques, locally made crafts and a growing number of winery tasting rooms. Round that off with a house made completely of rubbish and it’s a good day trip destination.
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Harmony With a population of 18, Harmony can’t even register as a Hamlet. Harmony is home to a pottery shop, a glass works studio and, being located in SLO County, a winery which when the tasting room is full exceeds the population of the town. Cayucos If ever there was a place to wax up the long board, strap it to the top of a woodie wagon and cruise over for a weekend at the beach, Cayucos would be it. This small beach town looks as if it was plucked from the 1950s and strategically placed on a stretch of the Central Coast’s finest real estate. Morro Bay Morro Bay comes complete with a fisherman’s wharf and in turn one of the best fresh fish markets in the county, deep sea fishing tours, kayak rentals, antique shops, bayside dinning and one very large namesake rock alerting everyone that they have arrived in one of California’s most iconic locations. Los Osos / Montaña de Oro Looking for outdoors? Los Osos is home to the Elfin Forest, a 90-acre natural area for hiking, and is the gateway to Montaña de Oro State Park which offers camping, hiking, mountain biking, surfing, beaches, beautiful vistas as well as equestrian trails and campsites. Avila Beach The small town of Avila Beach is tucked out of the way and is often referred to as the local’s beach. This is in no way a reflection of what it has to offer. With miles of beach, boutique shopping, gourmet restaurants and a beautifully restored lighthouse the only thing Avila lacks is the crowd. Pismo Beach / Shell Beach These two beach cities are the quintessential classic California beach towns. Full of kitschy local shops, a range of eateries, some of the most popular surf spots in the county as well as one huge Fourth of July party, it’s amazing what fun you can have on this stretch of coastline. Arroyo Grande Be sure to make the village of Arroyo Grande one of your destination stops. This charming downtown is filled with boutique shops, local restaurants, parks and chickens which mosey around the streets. Oceano / Grover Beach The finest and most extensive coastal sand dunes in California provide an impressive playground for off-highway enthusiasts as well as surfers, campers, surf anglers and campers. Oceano is also home to one of the most entertaining old school melodramas in California.
Exploring the surrounding towns can make for an adventure to remember.
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Nipomo This rural community on the southernmost edge of San Luis Obispo County offers all the fun of rural life with horseback riding through beautiful eucalyptus groves, hiking through peaceful dunes and one of the most popular barbeque joints in the area. On top of that it is home to lush world-class golf courses. San Miguel Anchored by the late 1700’s San Miguel Arcangel mission on its southern border, the rural town of San Miguel is not as sleepy as it may appear. Among the many cattle ranches in the surrounding area numerous wineries have started populating the rolling hillsides. Paso Robles This is wine country. With more than 180 wineries ranging from the big global players to the boutique cellars pouring in tasting rooms or one of the signature wine festivals, this is what you came here for. That is unless you came for the California Mid-State Fair, world-class bicycle rally, massive equestrian events or the plethora of other events. Templeton One of the biggest farmers markets in the county belongs to the rustic town of Templeton. And why not, this rich agricultural land is loaded with grain, almond, cherry and apple farms not to mention ranches, prestigious horse shows and, being located in North County, local wines. Atascadero Visit over 100 animals in San Luis Obispo County’s only zoo and take a paddle boat out on Atascadero Lake all in one stop. Play a round of disk golf on your way to the links or head over for some wine tasting as well as some of the county’s best south of the border cuisine all in the heart of Atascadero.
Santa Margarita Stoplights? There isn’t even a stop sign slowing your cruise through this town. Santa Margarita may look like a one horse town but between the beer and wine tasting, the lake just up the road and the ziplining, these cowboys have a lot to offer. Edna Valley The heart of San Luis Obispo wine country sits here in quaint Edna Valley. Surrounded by coastal hills and blanketed with miles of vineyards with tasting rooms hidden down dirt roads this is where your wine country tour begins, just five miles from downtown SLO. For suggested driving tours check out visitslo.com or scan this QR code.
A Fun Place for the Whole Family! We have something for everyone to enjoy–from our home-grown, fresh-picked produce and yummy, fresh-baked goods and treats like fresh-roasted corn on the cob, homemade ice cream and fudge, visiting our farm pets, shopping for gourmet foods and gifts, that perfect pie for dessert, to free hay rides on weekends to our u-pick fields and orchards–we just know you and your family will have a great time! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Open 7 days a week Open 7 days a week May thru December May thru December 9:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m.
9-6 pm summer and 9-5 pm fall
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to a state of complete relaxation where your worries and cares fade away. Melt into a massage at a local spa or dissolve yourself in one of the many natural hot springs. Relax every muscle in your body, from your toes to your fingertips. Close your eyes, float off daydreaming of the best memories you have savored. Day Spas, Swimming & Hot Tubs American Laser Skincare 310 James Wy., Ste. 280, Pismo Beach 773-7600 · americanlaser.com The Bladerunner Salon Spa Store 894 Monterey St., SLO 541-5131 · thebladerunner.com Cuesta College Hwy 1, SLO; 546-3950 · cuesta.edu Faces ala Mode 1601 Osos St., SLO 544-5729 · facesandalamode.com Hep Kat 785 Higuera St., SLO 547-0777 · hepkatclothing.com La Bonne Vie Spa 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach 773-5003 · thedolphinbay.com Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Rd., SLO 543-3000 · madonnainn.com Renaissance Salon & Boutique 778 Higuera St., Ste. F, SLO 784-0110 · renaissanceslo.com Salon Lux 1040 Court St., SLO 781-6188 · salonlux.com SLO Swim Center 900 Southwood Dr., SLO 781-7288 · slocity.org Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort 1215 Avila Beach Dr., SLO 595-7302 · sycamoresprings.com The SKINstop 645 Main St., Ste. H, Morro Bay 459-3792 · theskinstop.com Tigerlily Salon & Spa 678 Higuera St., SLO 541-9911· tigerlilysalon.com Vino & Therapy Studio 5990 Entrada, Atascadero 466-VINO · vinotherapystudio.com Health & Fitness Facilities Assets 853 Monterey St., SLO 242-3566 · sloassets.com Avila Bay Athletic Club 6699 Bay Laurel Pl., Avila Beach 595-7600 · avilabayclub.com
Bikram Yoga San Luis Obispo 570 Higuera St., Ste. 195, SLO 545-5951 · bikramyogaslo.com Downtown Pilates 793 Higuera St., Ste. 3, SLO 546-1050 · downtownpilatesslo.com Equilibrium Fitness 3930 Broad St., SLO 541-1100 · eqclubs.com Five Seasons Pilates 1236 Los Osos Valley Rd., Ste. L, Los Osos 528-4572 · fiveseasonspilates.com GYROTONIC® San Luis Obispo 3591 Sacramento Dr., Ste. 125 594-1061 · gyrotonic-sanluisobispo.com MZR Fitness 75 Higuera St., Ste. 210/220, SLO 543-9800 · MZRFitness.com Rev 755 Alphonso St., SLO 264-4531 · revslo.com Sukha Wellness Center 6615 Bay Laurel Pl., Avila Beach 801-8088 • sukhawellnesscenter.com Smiling Dog Yoga 1227 Archer St., SLO 546-9100 · smilingdogyoga.com World Gym SLO 1050 Osos St., SLO • 547-2230 YMCA 1020 Southwood Dr., SLO 543-8235 · sloymca.org Yoga Flirt 3592 Sacramento Dr., Ste.170, SLO 835-1725 · yogaflirt.com
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Massage Therapists Apeiro Bodywork SLO · 704-8282 · apeirobodywork.com Apple Farm Inn 2015 Monterey St., SLO 544-2040 · applefarm.com Dr. Backman.com Chiropractic & Massage 1171 Toro St., Ste. C, SLO 544-0237 · drbackman.com Massage Villa 1211 Marsh St., SLO • 489-8810 Tui Na Massage & Acupressure 545 Croyden Ln., Cambria 927-0699 • cambriamassages.com
Treat Yourself Spa Packages Massage Aromatherapy Facial Manicure/Pedicure Waxing Airbrush Tanning Full Salon Open 7 Days Daily 9-5 · Wed - Fri Late Sunday 11-4 Earlier or later appointments upon request
Celebrating Our 25thAnniversary! 894 Monterey Street · SLO
805-541-5131 www.TheBladerunner.com
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Hearst Castle A legend in its own
For publishing baron William Randolph Hearst, happiness was a sprawling castle atop a hill overlooking extensive ranchlands and the rugged coast north of San Luis Obispo. Hearst Castle was a place “where Hollywood stars and the San Francisco elite were brought together by perhaps the only man colossal enough to stand astride both worlds,” according to Sunset magazine. It was designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan, built over 28 years and filled with Hearst’s prodigious collection of art and antiques from around the world. At once elegant and outlandish, the 250,000acre estate consists of four homes, 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, 41 fireplaces, two pools and even a private zoo.
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William Randolph Hearst was creating a publishing powerhouse in San Francisco, competing with Joseph Pulitzer in the highly competitive newspaper business in New York and jet setting (ok, maybe prop plane setting) around the world, he chose SLO County to build his dream home. There is a reason it’s not called Hearst Cottage. This castle is located on the opposite side of the spectrum from quaint summer homes. It comes fully loaded with golden swimming pools, guest houses and gardens over– looking extensive ranchlands and a rugged coastline. You can count the resident zebras as bonus black and white striped memories. 44
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At La Encantada (the Enchanted Hill), as he called it, Hearst entertained the celebrities of his era. Politicians, journalists, movie stars and European royalty frolicked in the pools, dined in the tapestry-hung dining room, played at lavish costume parties and watched films in the Castle’s theater. Today, Hearst Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in California. Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument includes a large visitor center with an exhibit about the Hearsts, a National Geographic movie theater with a five-story screen, a gift shop and food service. You can choose from five guided tours of the castle all rated by the number of steps included, or take a self-guided tour through the gardens; reservations are strongly recommended. Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument is 43 miles north of San Luis Obispo via Highway 1. Open daily except New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Tours leave at regular intervals from 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., later in summer. Spring and fall also feature an evening tour that allows guests to experience the castle as one of Hearst’s guests would have. During the winter holidays, the castle and its docents are decked out for the occasion.
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From Vines to Wines
Sip in the good life and taste the best wines of the Central Coast
The San Luis Obispo Wine Region
produces award-winning wines that are known around the globe for quality, craftsmanship and distinctiveness. Wine lovers recognize this area, as well as the nearby Paso Robles Wine Region, as ideal for producing superior Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah and Rhône varietals. More than 30 wineries and tasting rooms are near SLO. The area’s advantageous microclimate makes it perfect for cultivating grapes and producing wine. Some varietals demand the cooler air of the San Luis Obispo Wine Region, while others need the warmer daytime feel of Paso Robles. Take a day, weekend or even longer while you’re visiting to taste the distinction, and then bring a bottle (or more) of happiness home as the perfect souvenir.
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sniff, sip and savor. On the really warm days in SLO, when the mercury breaks into the 80s, sometimes the best workout is to do just that… swirl, sniff, sip and savor. Maybe followed with a little cheese and baguette just to savor all the flavors. Every year more people are discovering what so many have known for decades. The wine offerings from San Luis Obispo County are as exceptional and unique as the Central Coast itself. Visitors are often surprised to see the winemaker pouring and chatting up patrons about everything from the mornings surf break to directions to a tasting room they suggest just down the road. Honestly, we love that it still surprises and intrigues the visitors and that often it is one of their best memories of SLO. San Luis Obispo and South County Wineries Includes San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Avila Beach Autry Cellars 5450-B Edna Rd., SLO 546-8669 • Fri.-Sun. 11-6 or by appt. autrycellars.com Baileyana & Tangent Wineries 5828 Orcutt Rd., SLO 269-8200 • Daily 10-5 baileyana-tangent.com Chamisal Vineyards 7525 Orcutt Rd., SLO 541-9463 • Daily 10-5 chamisalvineyards.com Claiborne & Churchill Winery 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd., SLO 544-4066 • Daily 11-5 claibornechurchill.com Domaine Le Mieux 2885 See Canyon Rd., SLO 706-0411 • by appt. dlmunicorn.com
Edna Valley Vineyard 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd., SLO 544-5855 • Daily 10-5 ednavalley.com Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards 1947 See Canyon Rd., SLO 595-9700 • Daily 11-5:30, Summer 11-6 kelseywine.com Kynsi Winery 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd., Arroyo Grande 544-8461 • Th.-Mon. 11-5 kynsi.com Laetitia Vineyard & Winery 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr., Arroyo Grande 481-1772 • 888-809-VINE • Daily 11-5 laetitiawine.com Per Bacco Cellars 1850 Calle Joaquin, SLO 787-0485 • Daily 11-5 perbaccocellars.com Saucelito Canyon Vineyard & Winery 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd., SLO 543-2111 • Daily 10-5 saucelitocanyon.com
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Sextant Wine / 10 Knots Cellars 1653 Old Price Canyon Rd., SLO 542-0133 · Mon.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. and Sun. 10-5 sextantwines.com Stephen Ross Wine Cellars 178 Suburban Rd., SLO 594-1318 • Fri.-Sun. 11-5 stephenrosswine.com Talley Vineyards & Bishop’s Peak Wines 3031 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande 489-0446 • Daily 10:30-4:30 talleyvineyards.com Tolosa Winery 4910 Edna Rd., SLO 782-0500 • Daily 11-5 tolosawinery.com North County Wineries Includes Paso Robles, Templeton and San Miguel Castoro Cellars 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton 238-0725 • 888-DAM-FINE Daily 10-5:30 castorocellars.com Cellar 360 7000 Hwy. 46 East, Paso Robles 226-7133 • Fri.-Sun. 10-5 cellar360.com Clayhouse Wines 849 13th St., Paso Robles 238-7055 • Daily 11-6 clayhousewines.com Derby Wine Estates 5620 Hwy. 46 East, Paso Robles 238-6300 • Fri.-Mon.11-5 or by appt. derbywineestates.com Halter Ranch 8910 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles 226-9455 • Daily 11-5 halterranch.com J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 6169 Airport Rd., Paso Robles 239-8900 • Daily 10-5 jlohr.com Justin Vineyards & Winery 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles 238-6932 ext. 300 - receptionist Daily 10-5 • justinwine.com Lone Madrone 2485 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles 238-0845 Daily 10:30-5 Niner Wine Estates 2400 Hwy. 46 West, Paso Robles 239-2233 • Daily 10-5 ninerwine.com Opolo Vineyards and Winery 7110 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles 238-9593 • Daily 10-5 opolo.com
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Pear Valley Vineyard, Inc. 4900 Union Rd., Paso Robles 237-2861 • Daily 11-5 pearvalley.com Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery 5036 S. El Pomar Rd., Templeton 238-9940 • Th.-Mon. 11-5 pomarjunction.com RiverStar Vineyards 7450 Estrella Rd., San Miguel 467-0086 • Th.-Mon. 12-5 riverstarvineyards.com San Antonio Winery 2610 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles 226-2600 • Daily 10-6 sanantoniowinery.com Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles 226-8881 • Daily 10-5 or by appt. sculpterrawinery.com Treana & Hope Family Wines 1585 Live Oak Rd., Paso Robles 238-4112 • Fri.-Sat. 10-4 hopefamilywines.com Veris Cellars Winery 1266 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton 434-0319 Daily 11 – 6 Villa San Juliette 6385 Cross Canyon Rd., San Miguel 467-0014 · Open July 2012 Vina Robles 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles 227-4812 • Daily 10-5 vinarobles.com Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards 1437 Wild Horse Winery Ct., Templeton 788-6300 · Daily 10-5 wildhorsewinery.com
Cheers! Take a bottle home with you to savor the taste (and the memory) a little longer.
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LAETITIA VINEYARD & WINERY
Open Daily from 11am-5pm Sustainably-produced estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Sparkling Wines for over 25 years. 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr.|Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Fine wines since 1983
Aromatic, flavorful & delightfully different!
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Wine Organizations Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance 530 10th St., Paso Robles 239-8463 • Mon.-Th. 8-5, Fri. 8-4 pasowine.com San Luis Obispo Vintners Association 5828 Orcutt Rd., SLO 541-5868 • slowine.com Specialty Shopping & Tastings Alegria Wine and Ware 942 Chorro St., SLO 596-0200 W. &Th. 12-9, Fri. & Sat. 12-10, Sun. & M. 12-7 alegria-slo.com Crushed Grape Wine & Gifts 319 Madonna Rd., Ste. 2, SLO 544-4449 • 800-29-BASKET Daily 9-5:30 • crushedgrape.com Fermentations 4056 Burton Dr., Cambria 927-7141 • Mon.-Th. 11-7, Fri.-Sun. 10-10 fermentations.com
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Paso Wine
Many wineries are just minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo
Domaine Le Mieux
Autry Cellars
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Making “Dam Fine Wine” since 1983 Tasting daily 10-5:30 Extensive wine selection Beautiful gardens & picnic area Indoor & outdoor concerts Dinners & Special Events Gift shop
1315 N. Bethel Rd. Templeton (off Hwy 46 West) (888) Dam-Fine • www.castorocellars.com
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines celebrates its 2010 American Winery of the Year award from Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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Granada Bistro 1126 Morro St., SLO 556-4211 • Mon.-Th. 4-11, Fri. & Sat. 4-1:30 am, Sun. 10-9 granadabistro.com Luis Wine Bar 1021 Higuera St., SLO 762-4747 M.,W., Th. 3-11, Fri. 3-12, Sat. 12-12, Sun. 12-11 luiswinebar.com Meze Wine Café & Market 1880 Santa Barbara St., Ste. 130, SLO 548-8070 • Mon.-Sat. 10-9:30, Sun. 11:30-8:30 mezemarket.com Wine Shed 3590 Broad St., Ste. 100, SLO 543-WINE Tu.-Th. 3-10, Fri. 3-12, Sat. 12-12, Sun. 12-10 wineshed-slo.com Vino & Therapy Studio 5990 Entrada, Atascadero 466-VINO • Daily 10-8 vinotherapystudio.com Vintage 1255 1255 A Monterey St., SLO 541-1255 Mon.-Sat. 1:30-9, Sun. 1:30-6 vintage1255.com Wine Country - Pack and Ship 6305 Buena Vista Dr., Ste. 104, Paso Robles 227-7117 • Mon.-Th. 9-5; Fri. 9-4:30 winecountrypackandship.com
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SAVOR the Central Coast September 27-30, 2012 • Join us this fall to savor the finest food and wine San Luis Obispo County has to offer at this four-day extravaganza. The third annual Savor the Central Coast weekend includes unique winemaker dinners, Sunset’s Wine Awards Dinner, culinary and harvest day tours, and a Pavilion which will be centerstage for all the restaurants and wineries from throughout the area. savorcentralcoast.com Paso Robles Wine CountRy Harvest Wine Weekend October 19-20, 2012 • Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is an essential experience that brings visitors to the vines. Harvest Wine Weekend offers a wealth of activities unique to the season and is the idyllic wine country getaway. Over 130 wineries will host more than 150 individual events throughout the weekend. pasowine.com CRAVE October 2012 • Satisfy your craving with this unique wine tasting experience as the Paso Robles Wine Country comes to San Luis Obispo. Music, food pairings and plenty of Paso Robles wine are sure to instantly delight visitors. pasowine.com San Luis Obispo Vintners’ Harvest Festival November 2-4, 2012 • Celebrate harvest SLO-style with a weekend full of wine and food events. The weekend includes winemaker experiences, passport trips through the wine country and the biggest party of the year, where more than 50 wineries and restaurants pair up to feature wine tasting, food samples, music and more. slowine.com Paso Robles Wine CountRy Zinfandel Festival March 2013 • During Zinfandel Festival Weekend, Paso Robles wineries come together to celebrate Zinfandel, Zinfandel blends and all things Zin. pasowine.com Paso Robles Wine CountRy Wine Festival Weekend May 2013 • Paso Robles Wine Country celebrates with a packed weekend of events. The signature event on Saturday afternoon hosts more than 90 wineries in downtown Paso Robles to showcase more than 400 wines. Attendees can move to live music, taste artisanal foods and watch chef demonstrations showcasing the diversity that Paso Robles Wine Country has to offer. pasowine.com San Luis Obispo Vintners’ Roll Out the Barrels Spring 2013 • Enjoy the first wine celebration of the year as the local winemakers roll out their barrels and release the fruits of their labor for all to enjoy. Experience a weekend full of wine events throughout the SLO Wine Region. slowine.com
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Beer Tasting Whether you are new to the brew or a full-blown hop head, beer tasting in SLO is always a laid back, easy going and unique experience. Simply kick back, relax and take in the diverse flavors that these local artisans can produce with the simple combination of barley, hops, yeast, water and, of course, a little touch of the SLO life. Central Coast Brewing 1422 Monterey St., Ste. B100, SLO 783-BREW (2739) Mon.-Fri. 2-9, Sat. 12-8, Sun. 12-4 centralcoastbrewing.com Creekside Brewing Co. 1040 Broad St., SLO 542-9804 Sun.-W. 11am-midnight, Th.-Sat. 11am-2am creeksidebrewing.com Eureka!Burger 1141 Chorro St., SLO 903-1141 11am-midnight eurekaburger.com Pismo Brewing Company 355 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach 295-6434; 295-6200 Sun. 11-6, M.-W. 11-9, Th.-Sat. 11-10 pismobrew.com SLO Brew 1119 Garden St., SLO • 543-1843 Tu.- Sun. 11:30 - Close; Mon. 4 - Close slobrewingco.com Spike’s Pub 570 Higuera St., #2, SLO • 544-7157 Daily at 3:00 · spikespub.com Tap It Brewing Co. 625 Clarion Ct., SLO 545-7702 Mon.-Wed. by appt. and Th.-Sat. 12-6 tapitbrewing.com
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Salad Bar and Hot Food Bar Themed ethnic food days,
comfort food. Items change daily. Try our Breakfast Bar from 8-11 a.m.
Fresh-baked Pizza Hand crafted & delicious Hot Wok Make your own stir fry Soups • Salads • Sandwiches • Fresh Sushi Gourmet Bakery • Coffee Bar • Fresh Juice • Smoothies Rotisserie Chicken • Hot & Cold Entrees
1531 Froom Ranch Way, SLO (Los Osos Valley Rd. near Home Depot) 805.785.0194 • Open Monday-Sunday, 8am-9pm www.newfrontiersmarket.com
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more than 11,000 acres dedicated to organic fruits and vegetables, over 300 wineries, a wealth of fresh seafood and an abundance of locally raised beef, local chefs don’t have to travel far for quality ingredients or inspiration. Dine creekside with a historic 240 year-old mission as a backdrop or get intimate in a tiny bistro over a glass of wine partnered with local artisan cheese.
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San Luis Obispo Alex Madonna’s Gold Rush Steak House 100 Madonna Rd., 543-3000 · madonnainn.com Oak-pit barbecue, “World’s Best Steaks” and delicious seafood dinners. Outstanding service and wine list. $-$$$$ DWBPEr Apple Farm Restaurant 2015 Monterey St., 544-6100 · applefarm.com Traditional homestyle food served with country charm and hospitality. Decadent desserts and more. $$$ WBPRVHOr Big Sky Café 1121 Broad St., 545-5401 · bigskycafe.com Fresh market cuisine featuring local produce, seafood, and a wine bar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. $-$$$ WHod Bon Temps Creole Café 1000 Olive St., 544-2100 bontempscreolecafe.com Serving the area’s finest Cajun and creole cuisine. Try the Fat Tuesday omelet, catfish po-boy, crawfish etouffee, shrimp and andouille jambalaya and seafood gumbo. $- $$$ B E o The Broad Street Grinder Sandwich Shop 1901 Broad St., 543-6700 · giantgrinderslo.com The Broad Street Giant Grinder features “giant,” quality, East Coast style sandwiches at a fair price. This is a true family business with a welcoming charm. $ RHO
Budget Café 3121 S. Higuera St., 543-5024 Breakfast lunch café serving homestyle daily specials like Rhonda’s famous chile verde omelet and Asian entrées including Lokomoko. $-$$ HOr Buona Tavola 1037 Monterey St., 545-8000 · btslo.com Exquisite Northern Italian cuisine and wines. Top ranking in Zagat and Wine Spectator magazines. Professionally trained chef/owner. $$$ WRHOrd Café Roma 1020 Railroad Ave., 541-6800 · caferomaslo.com Rustic Italian cuisine, award-winning wine list – Best of San Luis Obispo. $-$$$$ WBVPRHOr California Pizza Kitchen 876 Marsh St., 784-0790 · cpk.com Hearth-baked pizzas, pasta, salads, sandwiches and delicious desserts. $-$$ WBPd Ciopinot 1051 Nipomo St., 547-1111 ciopinotrestaurant.com Seafood and oyster bar restaurant with the most extensive and affordable wine list on the Central Coast. $-$$$$ WBRlhor
All restaurants listed here are members in good standing with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
Creekside Brewing Co. 1040 Broad St., 542-9804 creeksidebrewing.com Hand-crafted beer, lunch, dinner, patio dining, local wines, full bar and banquet room with catering available. $-$$ WBPRVElHord Creeky Tiki Bar & Grill 782 Higuera St., 544-2200 · creekytiki.com Patio and creekside dining with outdoor entertainment. Pizza, Italian sandwiches, salads and mexican-style food. $ EOl Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 799 Foothill Blvd., Ste. A, 996-0005 dickeys.com Texas style smoked barbecue with 8 juicy meats and 11 delicious sides. All meals come with free ice cream. $ W Enzo’s East Coast Eatery 733 Higuera St., 547-1207 · eastcoasteatery.com Bringing East Coast favorites to SLO town including Philly cheesesteaks, New York hot dogs and pizza. $-$$$ WlHod Eureka!Burger 1141 Chorro St., 903-1141 · eurekaburger.com Burger bar serving Angus chuck beef burgers, gourmet salads & American craft beers and whiskey. $-$$ WBREl F. McLintocks Saloon 686 Higuera St., 541-0686 · mclintocks.com Where the locals go for great vittles and genuine down-home service. Specials everyday! $$-$$$$ WBO Fat Cats Café 1085 Higuera St., 545-2202 · fatcatscafe.com Breakfast, lunch, dinner and kids menu. Specials, homemade desserts, eggs, omelets, seafood, burgers, shrimp, and fresh fish. $ Vo
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FARM FRESH FLAVORS SINCE 1994 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DAILY
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Fatte’s Pizza of SLO 2161 Broad St., 543-2457 · fattesslo.com Serving the Central Coast for over 20 years and known for their everyday 2 for 1 deals! $-$$$$ ld Frank’s Famous Hotdogs 950 California Blvd., 541-3488 Hot dogs, burgers, chicken, salads and other stuff. Open for breakfast, too. $ O Gennaro’s Grill and Garden 450 Marsh St., 782-9999 gennarosgrillandgarden.com Located in a delightful old Victorian setting. Serving Northern Italian cuisine with a Continental flair. Homemade pasta, breads and desserts prepared daily. $-$$$$ Wphord Granada Bistro 1126 Morro St., 556-4211 · granadabistro.com Enjoy wine, tapas and panini at this stylish slice of hipster heaven. $ WREld Greenhouse Grill & Café Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo 333 Madonna Rd., 549-0117 sanluisobispo.embassysuites.com Serving fresh California cuisine featuring appetizers, pastas, salads, sandwiches and sustainable seafood. Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. $-$$$$ WBPRHr Gus’s Grocery 1638 Osos St., 543-8684 facebook.com/gussgrocery San Luis Obispo’s favorite sandwich shop located the Rail Road District. Serving award winning sandwiches with a huge selection of beer and local wines and house-made deserts. $ WVHo High Street Market & Deli 350 High St., 541-4738 · highstdeli.com Small locally owned deli serving sandwiches, soups and salads made from scratch. $ RVHo House of Bagels Central Coast 158 A. Higuera St., 594-1818 houseofbagelscc.com Specializing in water bagels, fresh pastries, juice smoothies, great coffee, teas and bagel pizza dough. $ IHOP 212 Madonna Rd., 547-9140 · ihop.com Serving San Luis Obispo for breakfast (all day), lunch and dinner. Open 24 hrs. Fri. and Sat. $-$$ Phr Japanese Restaurant Goshi 570 Higuera St. 543-8942 · goshis.com Offers very traditional and authentic Japanese food in a cozy location at the SLO Creamery. $$-$$$$ WVor
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Koberl at Blue 998 Monterey St., 783-1135 · epkoberl.com Specializing in Wine Country Dining. $$$-$$$$ WBRVlr Kona’s Deli 977 Foothill Blvd., #301, 546-0369 Fresh quality sandwiches made with hand sliced meats and cheeses for each order. $ Ho Le Ciel Crépe Café 3211 Broad St., #121, 783-2013 · lecielcrepes.com Lunch, dinner and dessert crépes, fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, bagels and gelato. Served in a warm casual setting. $ WHO Louisa’s Place 964 Higuera St., 541-0227 · louisasplace.net Downtown SLO diner since the 1950s. Awardwinning breakfast served until 3 p.m. Catering available. $ O Luna Red 1023 Chorro St., 540-5243 · lunaredslo.com Luna Red offers unique tapas, house-cured meats and European-style dining. $$$ WBRElOrd Madonna Inn Copper Café & Pastry Shop 100 Madonna Rd., 784-2437 · madonnainn.com Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Leave room for our fabulous desserts! $-$$$ WBVHr Mama’s Meatball 570 Higuera St., Ste. 130, 544-0861 mamasmeatball.com Authentic Italian cuisine and chefs, serving fresh home-made pasta, pizza and more. Available for dine-in, take-out and catering. $-$$ WRHd McDonald’s 275 Madonna Rd., 543-3550 · mcstate.com Featuring our dollar value menu, happy meals, McGriddle breakfast sandwiches, chicken salads, desserts and specialty coffees. $ Mo’s Smokehouse Barbecue 1005 Monterey St., 544-6193 mosbarbecue.com Finest barbecue restaurant in the west. First place winner for best pork ribs 15 years running. $-$$$$ d MoTav 725 Higuera St., 541-8733 · motherstavern.com A full service family restaurant featuring house made salads, gourmet burgers and tavern classics. Open for lunch and dinner. MoTav also provides a vibrant night spot with bottle service and dancing. $ DWBpEh
The Neon Carrot 3536 S. Higuera St., Ste. 206, 545-0000 theneoncarrot.com Market fresh local ingredients used to develop dishes in the California rustic tradition. $-$$ Wp Novo Restaurant 726 Higuera St., 543-3986 · novorestaurant.com Innovative global cuisine. Tapas, lunch and dinner. Patio dining. $-$$$$ WbPRVHOr Oasis Moroccan Mediterranean Cuisine 675 Higuera St., 543-1155 Moroccan Mediterranean cuisine; tagines, couscous, kabobs, vegan, family dining and catering. $-$$$ d Palazzo Giuseppe 1010 Court St., 541-9922 · palazzogiuseppe.com Casually elegant, made from scratch, contemporary Southern Italian cuisine. Chef owned & operated. $$$-$$$$ WBPRlord Panera Bread 299 Madonna Rd., 547-1800 · Panerabread.com We are an everyday oasis for their customers. $ Ho Pappy McGregor’s Pub & Grill 1865 Monterey St., 543-5458 pappymcgregors.com Gourmet pub grub, lively Irish pub atmosphere, free parking, additional location in Paso Robles. $-$$$ WBpVEor Pepe Delgado’s Mexican Restaurant 1601 Monterey St., 544-6660 Voted best Mexican restaurant. Great margaritas, famous fajitas! Reasonable prices and lunch specials. Carry-out for large parties. $ Br Petra 1210 Higuera St., 439-1999 · petraslo.com Gyro, Shawarmas, Greek salad and pizzas are all freshly made with local grown vegetables and imported spices. $ WPRVElHOrd Pita Pit 858 Foothill Blvd., 543-7488 · pitapitusa.com Takeout delivery, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian, lunch, dinner, late night, catering. $ lHOd Pizza Solo 891 Higuera St., 544-8786 · pizzasolo.com Pizza restaurant in the heart of downtown SLO. Yelp us please. $ WOd Popolo Rotisserie & Catering 1255 Monterey St., Ste. B, 543-9543 popolocafe.com Catering, barbecue, rotisserie, office parties, take out, salad, desserts and daily dinner specials. $ HO Raku Japanese Fusion Cuisine 857 Higuera St., 544-7258 rakuusa.com Specializing in Japanese cuisine with influences from all around the world. Yakitori grill and best selection of Japanese sake and beers! Kanpai!! $-$$ WRlHOr Round Table Pizza 3971 S. Higuera., 544-5551 roundtablepizza.com “The Last Honest Pizza” offering the best quality pizza in town. $-$$$$ od
Sal’s Sandwiches & Beer 1028 Chorro St., 541-1300 slosals.com Fun, creative sandwiches in downtown. Come down and enjoy a sandwich and drink in our patio, or take one to go and sit in the park! $-$$ W o Shalimar Indian Restaurant 2115 Broad St., 781-0766 · shalimarslo.com Vegetarian/non-vegetarian, vegan, naan, garlic naan, tandori chicken specialties, mango lassi, Indian wine and beer. $-$$ WpehrOd Sidecar 1127 Broad St., 540-5340 sidecarslo.com Rustic French Italian cuisine. Serving farm to table cuisine and source locally wherever possible. Local and international wine, craft beers, and full bar of artisan spirits. WBlROr SLO Brew 1119 Garden St., 543-1843 · slobrewingco.com Micro brewery restaurant, multi-level sports bar, 14 flat screens, live music, billiards and dancing. $$ DWBPEr SloCo Pasty Co. 1032 Chorro St., 540-7278 · slocopastyco.com Made popular by Cornish tin miners in the 1700s, pasties (pronounced “pass-tees”) are a full meal of your favorite foods baked in a pastry crust. $-$$ WO Spike’s Pub 570 Higuera St., #2, 544-7157 spikespub.com One of the longest running restaurants and pubs in downtown SLO, specializing in over 50 beers – on tap or bottled. Open daily at 3 p.m. $ Wvlh Spirit of San Luis 925 Airport Dr., 549-9466 Fine dining overlooking the airport. A delight for aviators and non-aviators alike. $-$$$ BRVOr Splash Café – Artisan Bakery 1491 Monterey St., 544-7567 splashbakery.com Famous clam chowder, seafood, breakfast, pizza, catering, salads, bakery, espresso, sandwiches, desserts. $ Wod Tahoe Joe’s Famous Steakhouse 485 Madonna Rd., Ste. 2, 543-8372 (hostess) 543-8388 (to-go) · tahoejoes.com Award-winning steaks grilled over a real almond wood fire. $$$-$$$$ WBRd Taj Palace Cuisine of India 795 E. Foothill Blvd., 543-0722 · 543-0584 (fax) tajpalaceslo.com Elegant and gourmet Indian cuisine. Special curry and tandoori dishes with lamb, chicken, vegetables, or vegan dishes. Open major holidays. $$ WRHdr Urbane Cafe 952 Higuera St., 541-5100 urbanecafe.com Gourmet sandwiches and salads made with hearth-baked bread, lean meats, organic greens and homemade sauces. $ Ho Upper Crust Trattoria 11560 Los Osos Valley Rd., 542-0400 uppercrustslo.com Local favorite for 22 years. Italian and Mediterranean dining and catering. $$-$$$ WPod
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Vallartas Cantina Mexican Restaurant 1761 Monterey St., 543-0777 Homemade and authentic. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities, lunch specials, full bar, award-winning salsa. $-$$ WBPH Vieni Vai Trattoria 690 Higuera St., 544-5282 vienivai.com Family owned since 1982 treat yourself to an authentic Italian dining experience. $$ DWBPRVHOrd Woodstock’s Pizza 1000 Higuera St., 541-4420 · woodstocksslo.com Voted county’s best pizza 24 years! Big groups welcome. Dine-in, take-out, catering & delivery. $-$$$$ Lrd Yanagi Sushi 1203 Marsh St., 541-5282 Only the freshest sushi and sashimi; soup, salad and dinner entreés: tempura, beef, chicken, salmon, teriyaki. Oriental beer, wine, sake. Special events, lunch and dinner to go. $-$$$$ WHRr
Arroyo Grande Grover Beach / Nipomo Adelina’s Bistro 1645 Trilogy Pkwy., Nipomo, 343-7510 adelinasbistro.com Hand-crafted meals featuring Farmers’ market fresh produce and local wines. $$-$$$ WBPRVr Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab 114 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, 474-4068 docburnsteins.com Best ice cream experience. Hand-crafted on site in an old-fashioned parlor. $
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Fat Cats Café 3920 Harford, 595-2204 · fatcatscafe.com Breakfast, lunch, dinner and kids menu. Specials, homemade desserts, eggs, omelets, seafood, burgers, shrimp and fresh fish. $$ WVo Gardens of Avila 1215 Avila Beach Dr., 595-7365 (800) 234-5831 · sycamoresprings.com Innovative wine country and eco-friendly cuisine. Dine in our intimate dining room or century-old patio. $-$$$$ WBPRHEOr Mulligans Bar & Grill 6464 Ana Bay Dr., 595-4001 · avilabeachresort.com Bar & grill with ocean-front dining and golferfriendly food. $-$$ WBPVEo
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Pete’s Pierside Café 3985 Avila Beach Dr., 595-7627 petespiersidecafe.com Serving fresh seafood and authentic Mexican food seven days a week. Now featuring an ice cream shop! $-$$$ WRVEHo
Cambria / San Simeon Aramark Hearst Castle Visitor Center P.O. Box 210, San Simeon, 927-8601 hearstcastleretail.com Breakfast and lunch. Espresso bar. Catering available. WRVlO Cavalier Restaurant 9415 Hearst Dr., San Simeon, 927-3276 cavalierresort.com Located on scenic Highway 1, three miles south of Hearst Castle. Banquet room available. $-$$$$ WBVHOr The Restaurant at Cambria Pines Lodge 2905 Burton Dr., 927-4200 cambriapineslodge.com California cuisine featuring daily specials and house-made desserts. Lounge with nightly entertainment. $$$-$$$$ WBPRVEor Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill 6550 Moonstone Beach Dr., 927-3859 moonstonebeach.com Ocean front dining. Fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, and pasta, offering a full bar and patio seating serving lunch and dinner. Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$ WBVHO
Los Osos Morro Bay / Cayucos Cass House Restaurant 222 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos, 995-3669 casshouseinn.com The restaurant features a daily changing, seasonally driven and locally sourced menu as well as an award-winning wine list. $$$$ WPRVr Dorn’s Original Breakers Café 801 Market Ave., Morro Bay, 772-4415 dornscafe.com Fresh fish, seafood, steaks, chicken and vegetarian meals. Spectacular view of Morro Rock. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and full bar. Pet friendly. Open at 7 a.m. $-$$$$ WBPRVHOr Orchid At The Inn at Morro Bay 60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay, 772-5651 innatmorrobay.com The California Central Coast dining room features fresh seafood and grilled meats with a Mediterranean flair. The lounge offers cocktails, appetizers and live entertainment. $$-$$$$ WR
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Paso Robles / San Miguel Deborah’s Room at Justin Winery 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles 800-726-0049 238-6932 ext.3224 (reservations) justinwine.com Winery restaurant serving sumptuous, five-course menu with optional wine pairing, and weekend lunches. $$$$ RPVHOr Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse 1103 Spring St., Paso Robles, 226-4925 pasoroblesinn.com Great steaks, locals hot spot, local wine, beautiful patio, great views. $-$$$$ DWBPRVEOr
Pismo Beach / Shell Beach Cracked Crab 751 Price St., 773-CRAB (2722) crackedcrab.com Serving the finest seafood available in a most casual style. $$$$ W Lido Restaurant 2727 Shell Beach Rd., 773-8900 thedolphinbay.com Ocean view dining featuring seasonal cuisine designed to pair with local wines. $$-$$$$ WBPRVEor Marie Callendar’s 2131 Price St., 773-0606 Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out the banquet facilities and have your rehearsal dinner, wedding, reception or family reunion here. Sunday Brunch every week from 8 a.m. -2 p.m. $-$$ WpRVord Marisol at The Cliffs 2757 Shell Beach Rd., 773-2511 · cliffsresort.com All dishes are prepared with a soulful touch by Chef de Cuisine Gregg Wangard, featuring produce from local farmers, local seafood, and naturally raised meats and poultry. $$-$$$$ DWBRVEOr SeaVenture Restaurant 100 Oceanview Ave., 773-3463 · seaventure.com Five-star romantic dining with spectacular views. Fun tapas bar, Sunday breakfast and lunch. $-$$$$ WBPRVOHr
All locations are in the city of San Luis Obispo unless noted otherwise Avila Valley Barn 560 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach, 595-2816 avilavalleybarn.com Open-air market, bakery, homemade ice cream and fudge. Gourmet foods. $-$$$$ VEHO Black Horse Espresso & Bakery 1065 Higuera St., Ste. 101, 783-1300 3590 Broad St., Ste. 150, 439-1300 796 Foothill Blvd., 541-9300 blackhorsecoffee.com Free wireless Internet. Specialty coffees and bakery. Where the locals go. $ O Cowboy Cookie n’ Grub 778 Higuera St. , Ste. A, 788-0212 cowboycookie.net Specialty cookies and other desserts. Lite fare featuring local produce for lunches and now serving ice cream. $ H The Crushed Grape 319 Madonna Rd., Ste.2, 544-4449 (800) 29-BASKET · crushedgrape.com Serving hot pastrami, turkey melts, try our wine ice cream! Yumo! $ WRVHo Hearst Ranch Hwy. 1, San Simeon, (866) 547-2624 hearstranch.com Grass-fed free range all natural beef from the Hearst Ranch in San Simeon. Jamba Juice 17 Chorro St., 549-0637 890 Marsh St., 549-0733 · jambajuice.com Jamba Juice provides quick, delicious and nutritious food and beverages from breakfast through dinner. $ hO Joe Momma’s Coffee 310 Front St., Avila Beach 627-1500 joemommascoffee.com Single origin coffees, extracted to perfection on the Central Coast. Epresso drinks created from award-winning roaster, Intelligenstia. $ VO Kreuzberg California 685 Higuera St., 439-2060 kreuzbergcalifornia.com A European style coffee house with an urban flair. $-$$ Rl Madonna Inn Classic Gourmet & Wine Shop 100 Madonna Rd., 543-3000 · madonnainn.com Gourmet snacks, Moonstruck Chocolates, local wines, wine accessories, and custom gift baskets. $-$$$$ W Nautical Bean 11560 Los Osos Valley Rd., 543-3559 nauticalbean.com Specialty coffee, salads, sandwiches, and pastries. $o New Frontiers Natural Marketplace 1531 Froom Ranch Wy., 785-0194 newfrontiersmarket.com Proudly offering products free of artificial ingredients, hormone and antibiotic-free meats, gourmet deli with natural and wholesome ingredients and specialty items. Mon.-Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m
SLO Creek Farms 6455 Monte Rd. (702) 245-3135 U-pick apples, pumpkins, flowers and vegetable garden that are all pesticide free. Weekend events that are fun for the whole family! $ o Rocket Fizz 699 Higuera St. 543-7632 rocketfizzslo.com One stop shop for all of your soda pop and candy cravings. Featuring thousands of bottled soda pops and candies. $ Snofari 1352 Madonna Rd., 787-0190 snofarifrozenyogurt.com Soft-serve yogurt charged by weight. We have over 60 different toppings! $ O Starbucks 885 Higuera St., 547-0465 · starbucks.com 17 Chorro St., Ste. D, 547-9054 3971 S. Higuera St., Ste. 110, 787-0389 253 Madonna Rd., Ste. 120, 595-3482 3970 Broad St., #1, 542-0813 Specialty coffee and tea shop. $ O Sweet Earth Chocolates 1445 Monterey St., 782-9868 sweetearthchocolates.com A local artisan chocolate shop that is dedicated to using and selling 100% organic and fair trade chocolate. $ We Olive 958 Higuera St., 595-1376 · weolive.com Everything Olive. Specialize in California extra virgin olive oil with 85% of products coming from SLO County. Gourmet foods and gift items. Olive oil tasting daily. $-$$$
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COMFORT INN & SUITES LAMPLIGHTER 805-547-7777 · 866-SLO-REST 1604 Monterey St. 77 Rooms 13 Suites comfortinnslo.com
HAMPTON INN & SUITES 805-594-1445 · 800-HAMPTON 1530 Calle Joaquin 84 Rooms 26 Suites sanluisobisposuites.hamptoninn.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 805-544-8600 · 800-HOLIDAY 1800 Monterey St. 95 Rooms 5 Suites hisanluisobispo.com
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INN AT MORRO BAY 805-772-5651 · 800-321-9566 60 State Park Rd. 98 Rooms innatmorrobay.com
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ANDERSON INN 805-772-3434 · 866-950-3434 899 Embarcadero 8 Rooms andersoninnmorrobay.com
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1 23 4 5 6 780-=h 1 3 5 0 = EL COLIBRI BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA 805-924-3003 5620 Moonstone Beach Dr. 34 Rooms elcolibrihotel.com
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23456780-h SEA OTTER INN 805-927-5888 · 800-966-6490 6656 Moonstone Beach Dr. 23 Rooms 2 Suites seaotterinn.com
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BLUE SAIL INN 805-772-2766 · 888-337-0707 851 Market Ave. 46 Rooms 2 Mini-Suites bluesailinn.com BREAKERS MOTEL 805-772-7317 · 800-932-8899 780 Market Ave. 26 Rooms morrobaybreakers.com EL MORRO MASTERPIECE MOTEL 805-772-5633 · 800-527-6782 1206 Main St. 28 Rooms 5 Suites masterpiecemotels.com
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BW TRADE WINDS 805-772-7376 225 Beach St. 24 Rooms bestwesterntradewindsmorrobay.com
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PASO ROBLES INN 805-238-2660 · 800-676-1713 1103 Spring St. 98 Rooms 6 Suites pasoroblesinn.com
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PISMO BEACH & SHELL BEACH BEACHCOMBER INN 805-773-5505 541 Cypress St., Pismo Beach 7 Rooms beachcomberinn.net
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2340= BW PLUS SHELTER COVE LODGE 805-773-3511 · 800-848-1434 2651 Price St., Pismo Beach 52 Rooms bwsheltercove.com
2345790-=h EMBARCADERO INN 805-772-2700 · 800-292-7625 456 Embarcadero 33 Rooms 4 Suites embarcaderoinn.com
PASO ROBLES HAMPTON INN & SUITES 805-226-9988 212 Alexa Ct. 24 Studio-Suites hamptoninn.com
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234580=h UNION HOTEL 805-344-2744 362 Bell St. 12 Rooms 2 Suites 1880unionhotel.com
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23480=h SHORELINE INN ...on the beach 805-995-3681 · 800-549-2244 1 North Ocean Ave. 29 Rooms cayucosshorelineinn.com
BW SAN MARCOS INN 805-772-2248 · 800-772-7969 250 Pacific St. 32 Rooms sanmarcosinn.com
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23456780h THE DOLPHIN INN 805-995-3810 · 800-540-4276 399 South Ocean Ave. 17 rooms 2 Suites thedolphininn.com
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2570-h FOGCATCHER INN 805-927-1400 · 800-425-4121 6400 Moonstone Beach Dr. 60 Rooms 9 Suites fogcatcherinn.com
BAYFRONT INN 805-772-5607 · 877- 772-0072 1150 Embarcadero 16 Rooms bayfront-inn.com
LA SERENA INN 805-772-5665 · 800-248-1511 990 Morro Ave. 34 Rooms 4 Suites laserenainn.com
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23456780=h BW PLUS SHORECLIFF LODGE 805-773-4671 · 800-441-8885 2555 Price St., Pismo Beach 94 Rooms 6 Suites shorecliff.com
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12346790=H CLIFFS RESORT 805-773-5000 · 800-826-7827 2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell Beach 165 rooms 27 Suites cliffsresort.com
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DOLPHIN BAY RESORT & SPA 805-773-4300 · 800-516-0112 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach 63 Suites thedolphinbay.com
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BLUE WHALE INN $$$-$$$$ 805-927-4647 · 800-753-9000 6736 Moonstone Beach Dr., Cambria 6 Rooms 1 Suite bluewhaleinn.com
1 34 5 6 7 890-=H 2 3 4 5 8 0 - h EDGEWATER INN & SUITES 805-773-4811 · 800-634-5858 280 Wadsworth, Pismo Beach 99 Rooms 20 Suites edgewater-inn.com
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BRIDGE CREEK INN 805-544-3003 5300 Righetti Rd., San Luis Obispo 2 Rooms bridgecreekinn.com
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OXFORD SUITES 805-773-3773 · 800-982-7848 651 Five Cities Dr., Pismo Beach 132 Suites oxfordsuitespismobeach.com
CASITAS OF ARROYO GRANDE 2655 Lopez Dr., Arroyo Grande 805-473-1123 casitasag.com
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23467890-=h PISMO LIGHTHOUSE SUITES 805-773-2411 · 800-245-2411 2411 Price St., Pismo Beach 70 Suites pismolighthousesuites.com
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HERITAGE INN BED & BREAKFAST 805-544-7440 978 Olive St., San Luis Obispo 7 Rooms heritageinnslo.com
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23560 CASS HOUSE LUXURY INN & RESTAURANT 222 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos 805-995-3669 6 Rooms casshouseinn.com
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SEACREST OCEANFRONT RESORT $$-$$$ 805-773-4608 · 800-782-8400 2241 Price St., Pismo Beach 154 Rooms 4 Suites seacrestpismo.com
DUNNING RANCH GUEST SUITES 805-602-8646 · 800-893-1847 1945 Niderer Rd., Paso Robles 2 Suites dunningranch.com
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SEAVENTURE RESORT 805-773-4994 · 800-662-5545 100 Ocean View Ave., Pismo Beach 50 Rooms seaventure.com
GARDEN STREET INN 805-545-9802 · 800-488-2045 1212 Garden St., San Luis Obispo 9 Rooms 4 Suites gardenstreetinn.com
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J. PATRICK HOUSE 805-927-3812 · 800-341-5258 2990 Burton Dr., Cambria 8 Rooms jpatrickhouse.com
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235 JUST INN 805-238-6932 ext. 3224 800-726-0049 11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles 4 Suites justinwine.com
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12345670-= ON THE BEACH 805-995-3200 · 877-995-0800 181 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos 14 Rooms californiaonthebeach.com
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123470-=h VALENTINA INN & VILLAS 773-1234 · 877-SEE-PZMO 371 Pismo St., Pismo Beach 9 Suites valentinapismobeach.com
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134560-=h SAN SIMEON BW PLUS CAVALIER OCEANFRONT RESORT 805-927-4688 · 800-826-8168 9415 Hearst Dr. 90 Rooms cavalierresort.com
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Your vacation should not include waiting in line at the ER. Hold your place in the ER online at Sierra Vista.
1357890-=h SANTA YNEZ THE CHUMASH CASINO RESORT 805-686-0855 · 800-248-6274 3400 E. Highway 246 89 Rooms 17 Suites chumashcasino.com
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156790BED & BREAKFAST INNS BAYWOOD INN 805-528-8888 1370 2nd St., Baywood Park 7 Rooms 11 Suites baywoodinn.com
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Simply register online for a designated treatment time for non life-threatening emergencies. Fill out a brief form and be seen by a healthcare professional within 15 minutes of your projected treatment time.
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Meet me emories
are best savored with friends and family, and even the occasional coworker. Next time you’re planning a celebration, milestone moment, family reunion, company retreat or organized conference, set it apart by bringing everyone together in SLO. B = Banquet C = Classroom O = Outdoor Banquet T = Theater
BO = Break-out Rooms CF = Catering/Food Service K = Kitchen Facilities Q = Barbecue
All facilities listed here are members in good standing with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
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Apple Farm Inn
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2015 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo 544-2040 · applefarm.com 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach 627-1997 · avilabeachcc.com
6450 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach 595-4000 · avilabeachresort.com
550 Front St., Avila Beach 627-1900 · avilalighthousesuites.com
Beach Butlerz Avila, Pismo, Grover and Cayucos Beaches 878-4283 · beachbutlerz.com
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214 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo 544-4410 · royaloakhotel.com
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Cass House Inn & Restaurant
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Cellar 360
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Coastal Gateway Conference Room at Port San Luis
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2905 Burton Dr., Cambria 927-4200 · cambriapineslodge.com 222 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos 995-3669 · casshouseinn.com
7000 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles 226-7133 · cellar360.com 3900 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach 595-5400 · portsanluis.com
1605 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo 786-4200 · mariott.com/sbpcy
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The Monday Club
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Mountainbrook Community Church
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Officers Club – Camp San Luis Obispo
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2585 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo 544-5855 · ednavalleyvineyard.com 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo 549-0800 · sanluisobispo.embassysuites.com 9010 W. Front Rd., Atascadero 462-0200 · hiexpress.com
60 State Park Rd., Morro Bay 772-5651 ext. 2500 · innatmorrobay.com 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo 543-3000 · madonnainn.com 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo 543-9119 · california-west.com/mondayclub 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo 543-3162 · mountainbrook.net
10 Sonoma Ave., Bldg. C53, San Luis Obispo 541-6168 · calguard.ca.gov/cslo
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Meeting and Conference Facilities Continued from previous page B = Banquet C = Classroom O = Outdoor Banquet T = Theater
BO = Break-out Rooms CF = Catering/Food Service K = Kitchen Facilities Q = Barbecue
LP = Lawn/Patio Area AV = Audio Visual VC = Video Conferencing TC = Teleconferencing
AC = On-site Accommodations (please note: many amenities are available only with advance reservations.)
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Pear Valley Vineyard, Inc.
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1010 Court St., San Luis Obispo 541-9922 · palazzogiuseppes.com 1103 Spring St., Paso Robles 238-2660 · pasoroblesinn.com 4900 Union Rd., Paso Robles 237-2861 · pearvalley.com 2411 Price St., Pismo Beach 773-2411 · (800) 245-2411 pismolighthousesuites.com
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Rancho El Chorro Conference & Retreat Center
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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
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San Luis Obispo Country Club
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Sands Inn & Suites
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3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo 541-1400 · slobg.org
255 Country Club Dr., San Luis Obispo 543-3400 · slocc.net 1515 Fredricks St., San Luis Obispo 543-7580 · sloumc.com
1930 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo 544-0500 · sandssuites.com
2241 Price St., Pismo Beach 773-4608 · (800) 782-8400 · seacrestpismo.com 100 Ocean View Ave., Pismo Beach 773-4994 · (800) 662-5545 · seaventure.com 1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo 595-7302 · sycamoresprings.com 3700 Mill Rd., Paso Robles 227-4812 · vinarobles.com
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Vacation Rental Properties
Vacation Rental Companies
Beachbum Holiday Rentals & Management Pismo Beach · 773-7194 · 866-737-7367 · beachbumholidayrentals.com
Morro Bay Luxury Rentals Morro Bay · 704 -1169 morrobayluxuryrentals.com
Cottontail Creek Ranch Cayucos · 995-1787 · cottontailcreek.com Flying Caballos Guest Ranch San Luis Obispo · 704-9634 · flyingcaballos.com The Lodge at Oak Creek Ranch Santa Margarita · 964-6790 · oakcreeklodge.com Pismo Beach Vacation Rentals Pismo Beach · 773-9702 · 800-549-2322 · gotopismo.com Valentina Inn & Villas Pismo Beach · 773-1234 · valentinapismobeach.com
Paso Robles Vacation Rentals Paso Robles · 423-9174 pasoroblesvacationrentals.com Pedersen Realty & Property Management Morro Bay · 772-5657 pedersenrealty.com Scenic Coast Property Management Cambria · 927-6163 · 800-927-6163 cambriacoastrentals.com
All phone numbers are in the 805 area code unless otherwise noted
Stay in historic elegance at the Flying Caballos guest ranch. Authentic.Artistic.Unique. Plan your special event or private getaway and experience the beauty and tranquility of the Edna Valley, just 5 minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo. • Five-bedroom historical ranch house • Cozy two-bedroom farm house • Elegant and private studio
805.801.5234 • www.flyingcaballos.com • www.vrbo.com/174490
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