Guidebook for San Luis Obispo

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Guidebook for San Luis Obispo

Essentials

This category will include places that are most frequently needed. Laundromats, grocery stores, etc.
This place is the go-to place for dry cleaning. This business has been in business for years and we've used them for years.
Paul's Dry Cleaners & Laundry
214 Higuera St
This place is the go-to place for dry cleaning. This business has been in business for years and we've used them for years.
This place is a great cross between a health food store and a normal grocery store.
38 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3977 S Higuera St
38 locals recommend
This place is a great cross between a health food store and a normal grocery store.
This grocery store is within close driving distance from the home.
40 locals recommend
Ralphs
1240 Los Osos Valley Rd
40 locals recommend
This grocery store is within close driving distance from the home.
This grocery store has a lot of gluten free/vegan products and things for special diets. It's a cross between a grocery store and a health food store.
Sprouts Farmers Market
313 Madonna Rd
This grocery store has a lot of gluten free/vegan products and things for special diets. It's a cross between a grocery store and a health food store.
33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1531 Froom Ranch Way
33 locals recommend

Sightseeing

This is about an hour north of the home but it is worth the drive. The tour of the castle is amazing. The drive is pretty too and while you're up there you should stop and check out the elephant seals at San Simeon.
68 locals recommend
Hearst Castle Visitor Center
700 Hearst Castle Rd
68 locals recommend
This is about an hour north of the home but it is worth the drive. The tour of the castle is amazing. The drive is pretty too and while you're up there you should stop and check out the elephant seals at San Simeon.
This place has a lot of information about the history of San Luis Obispo along with plenty of pictures from the vault!
History Center
696 Monterey St
This place has a lot of information about the history of San Luis Obispo along with plenty of pictures from the vault!

Parks & Nature

This is a great trail to do. It's moderate-strenuous. It's a very popular spot.
30 locals recommend
Bishops Peak Trail Head
Brittany Circle
30 locals recommend
This is a great trail to do. It's moderate-strenuous. It's a very popular spot.
Cerro San Luis (more commonly known as Madonna Mountain) has a few different trails that are great! The trailhead is within walking distance of the home. I love the "M" trail and the Lemon Grove. Hiking to the top is a great workout!
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis Obispo
37 locals recommend
Cerro San Luis (more commonly known as Madonna Mountain) has a few different trails that are great! The trailhead is within walking distance of the home. I love the "M" trail and the Lemon Grove. Hiking to the top is a great workout!

Getting Around

This place is pretty close to the home and is great for renting a car to get around.
13 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2989 Broad St
13 locals recommend
This place is pretty close to the home and is great for renting a car to get around.

Entertainment & Activities

This drive-in is one of the last ones around. It's a fun place to go to, particularly in the summer!
49 locals recommend
Sunset Drive-In Theatre
255 Elks Ln
49 locals recommend
This drive-in is one of the last ones around. It's a fun place to go to, particularly in the summer!