San Luis Obispo Wine Country

Travel Guide

#Hiking along the coast of Avila Beach in California. While hiking in this area, BEWARE, because on your left from this spot, is the Nude Beach. Yup, it's the only nude beach that I know of that still exist in California. P.s. It was an accidental find for us, and no, we didn't go. #Waterlust #WeekendGetaway
#Hiking along the coast of Avila Beach in California. While hiking in this area, BEWARE, because on your left from this spot, is the Nude Beach. Yup, it's the only nude beach that I know of that still exist in California. P.s. It was an accidental find for us, and no, we didn't go. #Waterlust #WeekendGetaway
Beautiful little hike.
The high tide tonight at Shell Beach gave us quite a show. There was a large pod of dolphins off shore and birds flying and diving into the water everywhere; the Pelicans were my favorite to watch. Usually we come here during low tide to explore the pools, but this was a different experience and one not to be missed.
For your paddleboarding adventures! Beautiful place.

Where to stay in San Luis Obispo Wine Country

Bubblegum Alley is a tourist attraction in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley. It is a 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by.

Downtown San Luis Obispo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown San Luis Obispo
Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset. Pismo Beach area, California Coastline

Shell Beach

Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.

Shell Beach
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Old Town Historic District

When in Old Town Historic District, you can plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Old Town Historic District
Beautiful colourful summer sunset behind the valley of the San Luis Obispo Bay, viewed from South Palisades Park in Pismo Beach, California

Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

Sunset Palisades
Aerial view of San Luis Obispo from the hiking trail to Bishop Peak, California

Lower Higuera

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Higuera and surrounding area, you can visit Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

Lower Higuera
Scenic View of Caliente Range Foothills, Carrizo Plain National Monument, San Luis Obispo County

Foothill

While Foothill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.

Foothill
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is P8,792 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
P8,792
P11,988 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,393 reviews)
The spa was relaxing, the pool we didn’t get a chance to swim.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Madonna Inn
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is P9,860 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
P9,860
P11,309 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,472 reviews)
The Spyglass Inn was a perfect location for my wife and I. The room with an ocean view balcony was great. Nice walkway to the adjoining hotels. Will definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Spyglass Inn
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is P7,647 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P7,647
P10,169 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,374 reviews)
Sink in the bedroom. Bathroom door didn’t shut all the way. Bathroom not clean. Staff was super nice and kind.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

3 out of 5
7075 Ontario Rd San Luis Obispo CA
Stay at this cabin in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Avila Hot Springs and Avila Valley Barn are ...
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Popular places to visit

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Explore the campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Soak in the Mineral bath all day if needed. I do! Eases the stress and relived joint pain. The cool thing about this place...open year round and if you go early, the place is all yours basically.

Avila Hot Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Avila Hot Springs
Sunset on the Central Coast of California, Avila

Avila Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Avila Beach during your trip to Avila Beach? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Avila Beach
An amazing Art Deco preserved movie theatre. #Details

Fremont Theater

You can make plans for a show at Fremont Theater on your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Fremont Theater
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a Spanish mission founded in 1772 by Father Junípero Serra in the present-day city of San Luis Obispo, California.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo when you take a trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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The Spa at Dolphin Bay

You can take time to visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay during your travels to Pismo Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

The Spa at Dolphin Bay
Pismo Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sunset

Pismo Beach

Avila beach--a very popular whale watching destination in California, located south of San Luis Obispo and right off Pacific Coast Hwy

Avila Beach

Morro Bay showing mountains and a bay or harbor

San Luis Obispo