Scenic Hikes in SLO CAL

Take in the beautiful views of SLO CAL and get your steps in along the way! Nearly every SLO CAL destination is home to its own unique terrain and array of hiking trails. From the ocean vistas of Avila Beach to the mountainous overlooks in Santa Margarita, we've compiled this list of some of the…

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Where to Find Wildflowers in SLO CAL this Spring

Springtime in SLO CAL means the season of wildflowers. Winter rains give way to stunning pastel fields and green hillscapes most vivid from March to May. Sometimes the rain falls in such a sequence to create something truly magnificent: a superbloom. Ever heard of a superbloom? It’s when flowers…

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Experience Native American Culture in SLO CAL

San Luis Obispo County, or SLO CAL, is known for its scenery, wide open spaces and authentic experiences, however, SLO CAL’s history goes much deeper than its natural beauty. SLO CAL is home to the Northern Chumash people who occupied the land since time immemorial. Acting as ancestral land for the…

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36 Hours of Exploration & Discovery in SLO CAL

Stoke your curiosity with our two-day itinerary designed for maximum wow factor. SLO CAL is a great place to downshift, but if you want an action-packed, explorious getaway? We excel there, too. Discovery favors the curious in this corner of the world, where outdoor excursions, living history…

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Where to Find Epic Sunsets in SLO County

The sun sets every day, but the gorgeous array of colors cast across the sky never gets old and always changes. SLO CAL is no stranger to beautiful sunsets, so check out this list of some of the best viewing spots in the county. Terrace Hill in San Luis Obispo Photo provided by: I Hike SLO For…

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SLO CAL Crafters: Kelpful

Kelpful is a women-founded, worker-owned cooperative that creates seaweed-based pantry and self-care products made with kelp harvested right in SLO CAL. Kelpful was started because owner Melissa Hansen and team noticed there was a sustainable resource on the central coast that not many people knew…

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Be Well in SLO CAL

Health and wellness are a package deal in the Center of California’s Central Coast Here in SLO CAL, we don’t just believe in relaxation and self-care: we excel at it. With abundant fresh, organic food at our fingertips, plus long, uncrowded beaches, hiking, biking and running trails, walkable…

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9 Best Pull-Over Spots Along SLO CAL's Highway 1

Snap a stellar selfie at Highway 1's coolest roadside attractions Whether you cruise the SLO CAL coastline with the top down, a surfboard rack or just your four-legged friend wagging in the passenger seat, the road is dotted with i ncredible roadside gems worth stopping for. Road trips have always…

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8 Surprising Reasons SLO CAL Beaches are the Best

Plan your own unique coastal getaway along Highway 1 and get in on these secret seaside perks Life can be as pleasant as a day at the beach—with a twist! Just head to SLO CAL, w here the coastline is as unique as it is pristine . With endless sunny days, 100+ miles of sandy shoreline, more than a…

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