Cara’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Every Thursday night there is an open-air Farmer's Market in downtown SLO. Enjoy entertainment, fresh produce, shopping, BBQ, street foods and more!
150 locals recommend
Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera StreetEvery Thursday night there is an open-air Farmer's Market in downtown SLO. Enjoy entertainment, fresh produce, shopping, BBQ, street foods and more!
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StCalifornia Polytechnic University
1 Grand AvenuePismo Beach
Downtown
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
1940 Santa Barbara AveMadonna Inn
100 Madonna RdLaguna Lake
Coffee and tea
There are multiple Starbucks in SLO--this one is just a 2 minute drive away from our home. Within walking distance is a local coffee shop called Lucy's at 1279 Laurel Lane.
8 locals recommend
Starbucks
3970 Broad StThere are multiple Starbucks in SLO--this one is just a 2 minute drive away from our home. Within walking distance is a local coffee shop called Lucy's at 1279 Laurel Lane.
Scout Coffee
1130 Garden StCoastal Peaks Coffee
3566 S Higuera StEntertainment
The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
1863 Front StPerforming Arts Center San Luis Obispo
1 Grand AveDowntown Centre 7 Cinema
888 Marsh StFremont Theater
1035 Monterey StreetPalm Theatre
817 Palm StAlternative movie house where you can get popcorn for $1!
Charles Paddock Zoo
9100 Morro RdClark Center for the Performing Arts
487 Fair Oaks AveHarold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CPAC) at Cuesta College
California 1One of the few remaining drive in theatres. Enjoy double features under the night sky.
49 locals recommend
Sunset Drive-In Theatre
255 Elks LnOne of the few remaining drive in theatres. Enjoy double features under the night sky.
Hiking
With parking on Bishop Street, this short hike gives a lovely view of the city and also offers a pretty sunset view.
21 locals recommend
Terrace Hill
With parking on Bishop Street, this short hike gives a lovely view of the city and also offers a pretty sunset view.
About a 30 minute drive from our place, Montana De Oro offers a unique view of the ocean along with tidepools, picnic area, and a scenic landscape.
341 locals recommend
Montaña de Oro State Park
3550 Pecho Valley RdAbout a 30 minute drive from our place, Montana De Oro offers a unique view of the ocean along with tidepools, picnic area, and a scenic landscape.
Another great view of the city from this mountain top. Right below is the famous Madonna Inn.
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Another great view of the city from this mountain top. Right below is the famous Madonna Inn.
Elfin Forest
17th StreetMorro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
660 Ramona AveMorro Bay
Shell Beach
Oso Flaco Lake
3098 Oso Flaco Lake RdShopping
Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities DrDowntown
Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
255 El MercadoTarget
11990 Los Osos Valley RdFood scene
Apple Farm
2015 Monterey StShalimar Restaurant
3820 Broad StKumi Ko
3830 Broad StThai-rriffic
208 Higuera StLe Ciel Crepes Cafe
3211 Broad StGroceries
Trader Joe's
3977 S Higuera StVons
3900 Broad StSprouts Farmers Market
313 Madonna RdDollar Tree
3520 Orcutt RdSLO Natural Foods Co-Op
2494 Francis Ave