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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Best Fall Activities and Events in SLO CAL

Pumpkins, scarecrows and sunny beach days ahead! Fall in SLO CAL is all about enjoying a dose of outdoor fun alongside traditional seasonal festivities like hayrides, cider sipping and apple picking. Truly, it's the best of both worlds, as off-season travelers can expect temperate weather, uncrowded…

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The Adrenaline Junkie's Guide to SLO CAL

In between shopping and noshing around San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL), the adventurer inside you may be sniffing around for activities to get your blood pumping. Whether it's your first foray into the world of extreme sports or you're a longtime adrenaline junkie, SLO CAL has a few activities to…

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24 Hours in Creston, Shandon and Cholame

Have fun exploring the wild, wild west in this trio of authentic and picturesque ranching towns. Located along the northeastern edge of SLO CAL lie the little towns of Creston, Shandon and Cholame — a land of hay barns and fertile pastures, where cattle graze golden rolling hills reminiscent of a…

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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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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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24 Hours in Arroyo Grande

Welcome to the land of friendly faces, fresh flavors, fabulous treasure-hunting, and high-flying fun The vibe in SLO CAL’s Arroyo Grande is unmistakably fun, friendly, quirky and creative. Here, glimpse through a window into the past, with historic buildings and spaces, as well as antique and…

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24 Hours in Nipomo

Where you can discover the archeological remains of movie sets, wander native and historic gardens, and fill up on the best BBQ in the West. With its natural beauty, long ranching history, and beloved barbecue tradition, Nipomo represents SLO CAL at its authentic best. The town lies at the…

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