Landmarks
Bubblegum Alley
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Tessa
July 11, 2022
This famous 70-foot long gum-lined alley is one of the most talked-about (and grossest!) landmarks in San Luis Obispo. While some historians believe it started after WWII as a San Luis Obispo High School graduation event, others suspect that Cal Poly students started it in the late 1950s. Either way, Bubblegum Alley has been a San Luis Obispo staple for decades. Make your mark Downtown and stick your own gum to the wall; some people write notes, create art, or leave messages.
This famous 70-foot long gum-lined alley is one of the most talked-about (and grossest!) landmarks in San Luis Obispo. While some historians believe it started after WWII as a San Luis Obispo High School graduation event, others suspect that Cal Poly students started it in the late 1950s. Either way…
Phil
October 28, 2016
Its gross, but you should see it since its famous.
Dani
November 12, 2014
It's kind of gross, but something you have to do when you go to SLO.
Amy
March 20, 2022
Stick some gum on the wall and take a picture for insta.
Jessica
August 29, 2019
Looking for something unique! This is the spot.
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734 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
Downtown