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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Every Thursday night through out the year, the city hosts a delightful outdoor market/festival where local farmers sell the freshest fruits, vegetables and produce while local musicians and performers entertain the crowds.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Preschool through elementary-age children learn about health, history, safety, science, nature and the arts through a series of innovate hands-on activities and exhibits.

Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Founded on September 1, 1772, this is considered one of the most beautiful missions in California and still serves as an active church in the community.

Attraction type: Mission; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

This hike is a popular one with the locals.  You will encounter many Cal Poly students.  The ascent is somewhat more rigorous than is generally depicted.  Sturdy shoes are necessary, as is water.  At...

Attraction type: Geological formation; Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Classic art deco and neon movie theater.

Attraction type: Cinema
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Noted for being the world's first motel, not open to the public but can be viewed when visiting the Apple Farm Inn.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Paintings from the artist's travels through Baja California and Coastal Mexico are featured.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Learn about plants and ecosystems of five Mediterranean climate zones, from California and Chile to Australia and South Africa.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Landmark building was started in 1874 as a grocery, general store, employment office, bank, post office and pharmacy serving the growing Chinese population of San Luis Obispo.

Attraction type: Historic site; Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo

Bubblegum alley is a fun and interesting local interest spot in SLO, California. The walls of a sidestreet are  completely covered in chewed gum of all colors-  certainly has character!  Some...

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Attraction type: Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 30 attractions in San Luis Obispo
Attraction type: Winery
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Located in the former Carnegie Library, this museum traces the history of San Luis Obispo County from the era of the Chumash and Salinan Indians to present day.

Attraction type: History museum; Other
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The longest continuously running community theater in the United States.

Attraction type: Theatre
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Located right outside downtown San Luis Obispo, this park features the Dairy Creek Golf Course and a variety of outdoor attractions and facilities including barbecue areas, softball fields, botanical gardens and various hiking trails.

Attraction type: Park
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Eight-mile running trail lined with plants, flowers, and cows.

Attraction type: Trail
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