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Last updated: May 1, 2021
Maybe it’s because I went to college in San Luis Obispo or maybe it’s because I got married there – regardless, I love visiting SLO! Joe and I both attended Cal Poly SLO and are always nostalgic when we visit. If you want a peek at this cute town, check out my travel guide video – this was shot during our trip in December. I also want to share a few more recommendations here.
Restaurant Recommendations
Breakfast:
Sally Loos, Louisa’s Place, Apple Farm, and Novo
Coffee Shops:
Linnaea’s Cafe, Nautical Bean Coffee, and Black Horse
Lunch/Dinner:
Splash Cafe, Big Sky Cafe, High Street Deli, Gus’s Grocery, Firestone Grill, and Woodstock’s
Dessert:
SloDoCo Donuts, Cowboy Cookie, and Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab
Bars:
Creeky Tiki, SLO Brew, and Black Sheep
*Note: several new spots have popped up recently & I’ll be sure to update this list as I try new restaurants
Things To Do in San Luis Obispo
Hiking:
Bishop’s Peak, Madonna Mountain, and Bob Jones Trail (Avila)
Beaches:
Avila, Pismo, and Pirate’s Cove
Wine Tasting:
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, Edna Valley Vineyard, and Sextant Wines
Around Town:
Downtown farmer’s market (Thursday nights), Sycamore Mineral Springs, Bubblegum Alley, and Avila Valley Barn
Please leave your recommendations in the comments!
