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San Luis Obispo

 

San Luis Obispo

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San Luis Obispo is 200 miles north of Los Angeles and 230 miles south of San Francisco. The current population is about 45,000. Local citizens call it "SLO" and "San Luis".  San Luis Obispo is on the California Central Coast. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is at the center of town. 

 

 

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About San Luis Obispo 

San Luis Obispo is the home to two colleges, California Polytechnic State University  and Cuesta College.  The thriving wine industry and endless acres of picturesque vineyards located only minutes from downtown, natives celebrate the harvests of each season with world-class wines and innovative, cosmopolitan-inspired cuisine.

One of the most popular attractions in the area is SLO's weekly farmers market which takes place on Higuera and adjoining streets downtown. This event is how the locals kick off each weekend of the year (except Thanksgiving) and it goes from 6-9 p.m.

San Luis Obispo
Chamber of Commerce
Visitor Center
1039 Chorro Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781-2777

Lodging in San Luis Obispo 


San Luis Inn
404 Santa Rosa St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: (805) 544-0881

Vagabond Inn
210 Madonna Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: (805) 544-4710

Villla Motel
1670 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 543-8071

Hearst Castle 

Hearst Castle


The Hearst Castle is located near San Luis Obispo on California Highway 1.

Directions:

From Los Angeles - Take U.S. Highway 101 north to San Luis Obispo, then California Highway 1 north about 39 miles. (approximately 4.5 hours).

From San Francisco - Take U.S. 101 south to California Highway 46, then west on 46 to California Highway 1 and north about 13 miles (250 miles total, approximately 5 hours).

From Monterey - Take California Highway 1 South (about 93 miles) to Hearst Castle. Please allow extra time for Highway 1 which is windy and narrow. Or take Highway 68 East to Highway 101 South then Highway 46 West to California Highway 1 North to the Castle, about 130 miles total.

San Luis Obispo climate 

San Luis Obispo is lucky to have a very moderate, Mediterranean style climate. You can expect temperatures to stay in the 70's (F) for much of the summer and in the 60's F for the winter days. The rainy season in the area runs from November through April. In rare years you can see the snow on the ground.

Because most of Coastal and Southern California is a desert water useage is now a very important issue. Town meetings often have water as a point of discussion and water rates are starting to rise significantly.

San Luis Obispo population growth 

The San Luis Obispo County has exerienced fast growth for 20 years. However, the city has a slow growth policy that is doing a good job of controlling growth there.

San Luis Obispo is a very desireable are to live in due to its mild climate and the proximity to the Pacific ocean. Add to that a vibrant university like Cal Poly and you have the making of high housing costs. Rents are high near the university, of course.

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