72 Hours of Family Fun in SLO CAL

Day 1 Start off your perfect SLO CAL vacation in south county with pies and a petting zoo. Avila Valley Barn is ideal for a morning of fun, complete with tractor rides around the farm. During the spring months, the kids will love to pick their own berries straight from the vine. In the fall, pick…

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10 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in SLO County

About once a year SLO CAL gets its wave of heat that is a bit warmer than its typical moderate temps. Whether you are trying to cool down in a wine cave, splash in the water or immerse yourself in the arts and culture scene, we have something that'll subside the heat while having tons of fun. Get…

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4th of July Events in SLO CAL

Let freedom ring this 4th of July in SLO CAL! Whether searching for family-fun, live music or a spectacular firework show, SLO CAL has it all. Check out these awesome events celebrating Independence Day and kick back beneath firework-strewn skies. North Paso Robles Fireworks Show in Paso Robles…

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Your SLO CAL Spring Break Itinerary: 4 Ways

There’s something for every age and stage here. Whether you’re young or young at heart, the words “spring break” evoke a kind of wanderlust that’s impossible to deny. After the hibernation of winter, most of us want to get on the road, bound for a warm and welcoming destination. But where? Here in…

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36 Hours of Beaches and Wine in SLO CAL

Linger awhile over fine dining, iconic wines, on long walks and secret beaches in SLO CAL. Need a little one-on-one time? SLO CAL is an ideal destination for the getaway you’ve been wanting to take with your beloved. Quiet, uncrowded beaches, glasses of award-winning wine, oceanfront sunsets, cozy…

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Choose your own SLO CAL Coastal Adventure

Dive into aquatic action, hiking, sight-seeing and wildlife along Highway 1 In a Pacific state of mind? Whether you choose to spend the bulk of your vacation under the water, on top of the water, or hiking, camping and exploring near the water—SLO CAL has your next coastal adventure on tap. Look no…

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5 Family-Friendly Activities While Camping in SLO CAL

Photo credit: @Honeytrek No matter their age, RV Camping in SLO CAL is fun for the entire family. Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL), is the perfect destination to escape from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with the family. Check out the top 5…

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24 Hours in San Simeon and Ragged Point

Natural wonders, wildlife, and art make for a sweet stay in these sister communities by the sea The neighboring communities of Ragged Point and San Simeon are each a study in contrast. They’re rugged as well as refined, otherworldly and yet totally familiar. San Simeon is where wealthy newspaperman…

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24 Hours in Grover Beach and Oceano

Bring your appetite for these two free-wheeling, flavorful communities on the coast. Bigger is definitely better in SLO CAL’s Grover Beach and Oceano. Set against a backdrop of towering sand dunes and world-class beaches, these communities live large and offer big thrills, big flavors and big-time…

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Dog-Friendly Beaches, Hikes, Parks & Restaurants in SLO CAL

Dogs have a ruff life around here. With our year-round temperate climate and open spaces galore, SLO CAL can fulfill the doggy-est of dog dreams. For play and a good sniff, there are dog parks up and down the coast. For exercise and exploration, there are lots of mountains with dog-friendly trails…

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