Escape the heat and head to the Central Coast. SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County) is known for its year-round moderate temperature. Keep reading for ways you can easily enjoy the coastal breeze and indoor adventures throughout the region. Whether you are trying to cool down in a wine cave, splash in…
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A lot can happen in over three decades, but San Luis Obispo’s award-winning film fest (April 23 - 28, 2026) continues to delight audiences with more than 100 films, top filmmakers, iconic venues and star-studded events. Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, SLO CAL’s (San Luis Obispo…
Read More — Beyond the Big Screen: Discovering SLO CAL Outside of SLO Film Fest
We asked individuals who shape the festival what really goes into putting together this annual festival celebrating independent film and storytelling and what makes the SLO International Film Festival unique. Explore behind the scenes of the SLO International Film Festival with Skye McLennan, the…
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Get ready for Shabang Music Festival, SLO CAL’s vibrant celebration of live music and community. Held on May 2-3, 2026, the eleventh annual event promises to be the most exciting yet, featuring 30+ diverse artists across four stages. Welcoming all ages, music ranges from electronic to indie rock…
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SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County) serves up more than just beautiful scenery; it’s home to an incredible variety of restaurants that bring global cuisine right to the Central Coast. The regions’ international dining scene lets you experience the world, whether you’re dining by the ocean or in wine…
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Most of these ghost stories are more like anecdotes than stories: brief encounters—with the dead rather than the living. The earliest ghost story in San Luis Obispo County, maybe the earliest in California, involves humans transforming into ghost bears. Father Antonio Martinez wrote it down in an…
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FIND TREASURES AT SLO CAL'S ANTIQUE SHOPS Collectors and connoisseurs of all things from the past will adore the world of vintage and antiquities in the variety of antique stores found nestled around SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County). Home to one of the most famous collector, William Randoph Hearst…
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If these walls could speak, the stories they’d tell. In SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County), each ceramic tile tells a rich and tale of early California history; each brick whispers secrets of prohibition-era lore. Whether you yearn to explore opulent castles filled with worldly wonders, sun-dappled…
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In SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County), stunning architecture elevates already breathtaking landscapes: The Mediterranean-inspired magnificence of Hearst Castle glows golden against a coastal sunset, Spanish missions nestle among gentle rolling hills and charming Victorian facades stand proudly amid…
Read More — From Missions to Modernism: A Tour of SLO CAL's Most Stunning Architecture
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County) is proud to share four businesses to support all year. Follow us from San Luis Obispo's Historic Chinatown to the bustling farmers' markets throughout SLO CAL. Each location is an important part…
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