Known by locals as "SLO" or "San Luis," the city of San Luis Obispo serves as the cultural and commercial hub of California’s scenic Central Coast. Centered around one of California's historic missions the city offers modern amenities and historic architectural beauty. The Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, is one of the best-preserved examples of 18th century Spanish architecture. SLO has long been recognized as one of the best stopovers of the “one-tank trips” between Los Angeles (200 miles south) and San Francisco (230 miles north).

The city is home to California Polytechnic State University, which is most regularly referred to as “Cal Poly,” and Cuesta College. The city's relationships with these two communities helps maintain a freshness and intellectually fertile climate, and also bring a consistent stream of big name speakers and entertainers to the area. Besides its wine country surroundings, the city attracts visitors will to trek here for its weekly farmers market. If you want to experience one of the more unconventional attractions in the area, take a stroll down the famed Bubble Gum Alley.

House of Another Tyme,
Arroyo Grande
Bed and Breakfast on hillside with gardens modified to allow sunlight in and create a tranquil retreat

Kaleidoscope Inn, Nipomo
This Bed and Breakfast Inn is located just off Highway 101, near Pismo Beach, Edna Valley wineries, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Solvang, Hearst Castle, and several missions.