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…
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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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What does the SLO International Film Festival, Jurassic Park and Sleepless in Seattle all have in common? They’re all celebrating a 30th birthday in 2024! A lot can happen in over three decades, but San Luis Obispo’s award-winning film fest (April 24 - 29, 2025) continues to delight audiences with…
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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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The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival showcases an assortment of films that appeal to a wide variety of age, demographic and interests each spring in SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County). Over 100 films from around the world are shown during the festival. Mark your calendars for the 2025 Film…
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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, 2025, the eleventh annual event promises to be the most exciting yet, featuring 60+ diverse artists across four stages. Welcoming all ages, music ranges from electronic to indie rock…
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