Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Sightseeing
Mission Plaza is the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. In a four block radius you will find all the happening restaurants, bars and stores.
11 locals recommend
Mission Plaza
989 Chorro StMission Plaza is the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. In a four block radius you will find all the happening restaurants, bars and stores.
Avila Beach
A classic beach town.
A beautiful dramatic coastline free of traffic and buildings. Beautiful and easy walks on the trails along the bluffs.
13 locals recommend
Spooner's Cove
3550 Pecho Valley RdA beautiful dramatic coastline free of traffic and buildings. Beautiful and easy walks on the trails along the bluffs.
Food Scene
Sally Loo's Wholesome Cafe
1804 Osos StGreat coffee and organic breakfasts/lunches.
Del Monte Cafe
1901 Santa Barbara AveClassic little diner with great traditional breakfasts.
Cafe Roma
1020 Railroad AveHigh-end Italian restaurant.
Goshi | Japanese Restaurant
570 Higuera StBest Japanese restaurant in town.
The chef here offers ever-changing dishes that you're not going to find anywhere else. Really delicious!
Neon Carrot
The chef here offers ever-changing dishes that you're not going to find anywhere else. Really delicious!
Meze Wine Cafe & Market
Tapas type restaurant.
Buona Tavola
1037 Monterey StThe best Italian restaurant in town.
Beautiful setting on the creek. Sit on the patio if the weather allows.
131 locals recommend
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
726 Higuera StBeautiful setting on the creek. Sit on the patio if the weather allows.
Gus's Grocery
1638 Osos StGreat deli sandwiches.
An eclectic downtown cafe with great food, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
53 locals recommend
Big Sky Cafe
1121 Broad StAn eclectic downtown cafe with great food, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Firestone Grill
1001 Higuera StBest burgers in town
F.McLintock | Saloon & Dining
686 Higuera StBest steak restaurant in town.
Panera Bread
540 Betteravia RoadGreat sandwiches and breads.
Shopping
Rite Aid
1251 Johnson AveClosest drug store
Miner's Ace Hardware
2034 Santa Barbara AveClosest hardware store.
Essentials
Closest grocery store. Also has Red Box machine for renting DVD movies for $1 a night.
Scolari's Food & Drug Co
Closest grocery store. Also has Red Box machine for renting DVD movies for $1 a night.
Trader Joe's
3977 S Higuera StMy favorite place to shop for groceries.
Arts & Culture
Great little movie theater showing mostly art or foreign films that you won't find in mainstream theaters. The theater rooms are small, but it's also much more reasonably priced than most theaters.
27 locals recommend
Palm Theatre
817 Palm StGreat little movie theater showing mostly art or foreign films that you won't find in mainstream theaters. The theater rooms are small, but it's also much more reasonably priced than most theaters.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad StDowntown art museum.
Everything Else
San Luis Downtown Shell
Closest gas station
Conserv Fuel
254 Santa Rosa StUsually the cheapest gas in town (other than Costco).
Nearest winery. There are another two dozen wineries within a 12 mile radius. If you are interested in doing a little wine tasting I can give you a link to a map with just wineries on it.
37 locals recommend
Tolosa
4910 Edna RdNearest winery. There are another two dozen wineries within a 12 mile radius. If you are interested in doing a little wine tasting I can give you a link to a map with just wineries on it.
Nearest hiking trailhead. This trailhead is within walking distance of the house, but there are dozens more trails around SLO. Let me know if you would like a link to a map with my favorite trails.
Lizzie Street
Lizzie StreetNearest hiking trailhead. This trailhead is within walking distance of the house, but there are dozens more trails around SLO. Let me know if you would like a link to a map with my favorite trails.