Life's too busy. That's why in SLO CAL ® visitors look forward to a haven from life's stresses in the form of a farm. From petting alpacas to exploring fields of lavender, visitors can get back in…
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In one of his last acts as President of the United States, Bill Clinton signed a proclamation designating the Carrizo Plain a National Monument. Located in eastern San Luis Obispo County, the Carrizo…
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The oak-studded hills of San Luis Obispo County are as much a part of the area's landscape as is the dramatic coastline. A wonderful example of centuries-old coast live oak trees can be found at Los…
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San Luis Obispo County is a popular destination for wildlife, especially in winter. Spot gray whales during their annual migration along the coast, watch elephant seals as they gather and mate along…
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Piggybacking on the global competition to name the new Seven Wonders of the World, San Luis Obispo features its own seven wonders, as named by readers of The Tribune in October 2006. Although named…
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Located south of Pismo Beach, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is the only state park in California where cars may drive and camp on the beach. Last fall, Oceano Dunes, located…
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Arguably the most scenic drive in the United States, Highway 1 offers up some of the most beautiful and dramatic vistas as it hugs the coast between San Luis Obispo and Monterey. A 57-mile stretch of…
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Located on Monterey Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the fifth of the 21 missions, was founded in 1772 by Father Junipero Serra and named after Saint Louis…
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Set atop the rolling hills in San Simeon is Hearst Castle®, one of the most popular tourist destinations in California. Originally built as the private estate of art collector and publisher W.R…
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San Luis Obispo has recently made news as "the happiest city in America" according to author Dan Buettner in his latest book, Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way, and as featured on Oprah…
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