Things to do in San Luis Obispo

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Things to Do in San Luis Obispo


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  • michaeldeocales
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Driving up to the vineyard you already feel the sense of serenity. Simple elegance. Gorgeous views. Amazing wine and friendly, informative staff.
    Written 27 February 2024
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  • Thapo M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Most amazing place I have been. The people are very friendly, they got cute animals, good food. The owners of the farm are so friendly and since we are vegetarian they made custom food for us. This place is beyond in hosting and taking care people. The food is fresh and one of us had best Chicken Sandwich!! Jesus Condado did amazing , we had great time !!!
    Written 17 December 2023
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  • carlotaTravel4fun
    california612 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a great experience. We had been wanting to experience this Farmer's Market on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. Higuera Street is shut down to traffice about 5 o'clock and the market is setup and running by 6 on every Thursday. The market goes for about six blocks and has fruit, vegetables, food vendors, a few musical groups, as well as the stores and shops along the street. There were tables and chairs on a side street so you could have a place to sit and eat the food purchased at the street vendors. The particular night we were there was a Halloween activity for kids and was such fun. All the stores, shops, vendors were giving out candy to the trick or treaters who showed up in full costumes. While the Halloween activity isn't a weekly event, it was a fun surprise We parked in a parking garge on Marsh Street & Chorro Street (871 Marsh Street). You pull a ticket when you go in, and pay at the exit gate when you leave. They only take credit cards. There was a nice young woman helping drivers insert their tickets and cards. You cannot park along Higuera Street after 5 or you will be towed. The street parking is limited, and when we left around 7:30 the garage was full.
    Written 28 October 2023
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  • TravelerfromArizona
    Mesa, AZ424 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What is not to like? Mild weather, great scenery and fun little towns to stop in. We ate a lunch in Cuyucos and stopped to see the Elephant Seals. Went off the path for some wine tasting, just a great weekend.
    Written 12 July 2023
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  • startwiththeendinmin
    Calgary, Canada264 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth a stop. Museum has lots of historical artifacts and provides a good summary of the history

    Stops by to cool off, relax and learn something.
    Written 10 November 2023
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  • Leila A
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We started the trail at Brittany Circle. It's an intermediate trail as you get closer to the top with the winding trail and the large rocks. Going down was a lot more challenging than going up and since I and my husband don't usually hike, we took our time. I'm not sure if others had this experience but going down, it was more difficult to spot the trail and one of our friends tripped on loose rock and got some scrapes.
    Written 15 April 2023
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  • Life is Good onthe CentralCoast of CA!!!
    Grover Beach, CA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I graduated IN Social Sciences IN 1994, barely, but I have a degree

    from CP! What an important Degree to have in our current

    Global-environment +GlobalClimateEmergence;

    I often find myself saying: "Am I ever glad; I got the BS; I did!

    It relates to E.V.E.R.Ything. I knew, when I was in kindergarten at

    Morro Bay Elementary; I wanted to attend CP.

    I was no an AP student, but worked hard enough, while having fun

    in Carlsbad, CAli. When I was accepted, CP was NOT famous;

    nobody knew where it was!!! I am SUPER Tickled for her success;

    as I tell people; I graduated from there! I moved back to SLO co:

    Arroyo Grande in 2002, after I was Traumatically Brain I by a drunk

    driver! SO WonDerful to be home again; my home for 24 of my 53

    years: GO Central Coast of CAli; famous NOW ;}*

    BRAVO, LisAnne Marie Be`cotte
    Written 28 February 2023
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  • cmaldon1
    Long Beach, CA37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The wine is wonderful! Several award winning wines. We brought home 4 bottles, 2 Riesling and 2 petit Syrah. The best winery we visited in Edna Valley region.
    Written 12 November 2023
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  • misopiso88
    Seattle, WA27,582 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful line up of shows at the PAC SLO. We were visiting and bought tickets to return next month for a dance performance . Highly recommend!
    Written 3 March 2020
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  • Quine83
    Aberdeen, UK46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is such a memorable and authentic experience for tourists to America! Our family loved our trip to the drive-in. The snacks are really reasonably-priced too.
    Written 28 July 2022
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  • Laurie P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delightful setting with outdoor seating and peacocks 🦚! We felt we were in a paradise, sipping our wine and listening to nature. The staff was so proud of their wines. We ended up buying several bottles to take home.
    Written 28 May 2023
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  • Kevin V
    Lincoln, NE144 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful vineyard, great wines, highly attentive staff. I’m not sure I’m on board with the planned name change to “Language of Yes” but I guess if I enjoy the wines, I’ll still buy them.
    Written 18 February 2024
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