Guidebook for San Luis Obispo
Food Scene
Great local coffee shop, serves the best mocha you'll ever have in your life. Pairs well with their gluten-free berry muffin.
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Ascendo Coffee
311 Higuera StreetGreat local coffee shop, serves the best mocha you'll ever have in your life. Pairs well with their gluten-free berry muffin.
Hip and trendy. Romantic indoor vibe, lively outdoor patio. Great for cocktails and appetizers.
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Granada Hotel & Bistro
1126 Morro StHip and trendy. Romantic indoor vibe, lively outdoor patio. Great for cocktails and appetizers.
Vegetable Butcher
712 Marsh StreetMexican food with an upscale twist. Lively, open atmosphere.
Goshi | Japanese Restaurant
570 Higuera StThe BEST sushi. Perhaps ever.
Luna Red
1023 Chorro StGreat patio and tapas + live music on the weekends.
Good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Casual patio seating, quick service, and fresh bites.
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Mint+Craft Cafe and Mercantile
848 Monterey StGood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Casual patio seating, quick service, and fresh bites.
Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden StreetA little quirky, great matcha + coffee and treats.
Scout Coffee
1130 Garden StTrendy, bustling coffee shop.
Sightseeing
No trip to SLO is complete without a stop by the mission plaza. See the sights, stroll the creek, grab a bite nearby.
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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
751 Palm StNo trip to SLO is complete without a stop by the mission plaza. See the sights, stroll the creek, grab a bite nearby.
As gross as it sounds. Grab some gum and go make your mark.
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Callejón del Chicle
734 Higuera StreetAs gross as it sounds. Grab some gum and go make your mark.
Parks & Nature
You can walk here from the apartment. Look for the trailhead on Hill St. (it's up a driveway, but public access is allowed).
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Cerro San Luis Obispo
You can walk here from the apartment. Look for the trailhead on Hill St. (it's up a driveway, but public access is allowed).
Bishop Peak
One of SLO's most popular hiking trails.
Plan for a longer hike up Reservoir Canyon. There's actually a waterfall near the trailhead.
Reservoir Canyon Trail
Reservoir Canyon TrailPlan for a longer hike up Reservoir Canyon. There's actually a waterfall near the trailhead.
One of my personal favorite hikes. It's a quick, but strenuous hike up to some of the best panoramic views SLO has to offer.
High School Hill Trail
High School Hill TrailOne of my personal favorite hikes. It's a quick, but strenuous hike up to some of the best panoramic views SLO has to offer.
Only about a 10-minute walk/hike up. The top is flat with benches—perfect for watching the sunset.
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Terrace Hill
Only about a 10-minute walk/hike up. The top is flat with benches—perfect for watching the sunset.
Arts & Culture
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad StShopping
Len Collective
760 Higuera StA must! This local shop is curated to perfection.
Hands Gallery
777 Higuera StLocal, handcrafted jewlery and gifts.
Essentials
California Fresh Market
771 Foothill BlvdLassens Natural Foods & Vitamins SLO
896 Foothill BlvdEntertainment & Activities
You can purchase tickets ahead of time—and try to snag the recliner seats...so comfy! They also serve beer and wine.
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Downtown Centre 7 Cinema
888 Marsh StYou can purchase tickets ahead of time—and try to snag the recliner seats...so comfy! They also serve beer and wine.
The iconic Fremont Theatre is just a few streets away. Check the schedule for concerts and events.
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Fremont Theater
1035 Monterey StThe iconic Fremont Theatre is just a few streets away. Check the schedule for concerts and events.