San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is a city in San Luis Obispo County in the Central Coast (California)|Central Coast region of California.

CerroSanLuis - San Luis Obispo; Cerro San Luis (the hill for which the city is named) is on the right

San Luis Obispo Halal Travel Guide

About half way between Los Angeles (200 miles to the south) and San Francisco (230 miles to the north), nine small but impressive volcanic peaks march down a valley of the Santa Lucia range to the Pacific Ocean. Nestled around two of these peaks is San Luis Obispo ("SLO", "slow", or "San Luis" to local residents), a small college town that also is one of California's oldest communities. San Luis and its neighboring communities boast extraordinary resources for hiking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, swimming and surfing; outstanding natural beauty; a carefully preserved and thriving 19th-century downtown centered around a meticulously restored 18th century mission; a small but thriving art gallery scene; and a large and growing collection of top-quality Cafes.

Getting Oriented

San Luis Obispo is bounded by the imposing line of Cuesta Ridge to the northeast and the Irish Hills to the southwest, dramatic Bishop Peak to the northwest and Islay Hill to the southeast. The town clusters around the feet of the 1,000-foot Cerro San Luis, notably marked with a big white "M" (for Mission High School). Both local residents and visitors frequently refer to Cerro San Luis as "Madonna Mountain" and a common misconception is that the "M" represents the surname "Madonna;" the famous Madonna Inn sits at the foot of the mountain and the city of San Luis Obispo negotiated public access to the peak with the Madonna family. Cal Poly sits hard against Cuesta Ridge (with its big white "P") and the downtown area runs from Cerro San Luis roughly toward campus around two parallel streets, Higuera and Monterey. Most restaurants, bars and retail outlets are located on Higuera Street, nearer the Mission and Cerro San Luis; hotels are mostly located on Monterey Street, nearer the university but still within a mile of the central downtown. A few restaurants are located in the charming Railroad District, about 5 blocks east of Higuera via Santa Rosa Street, near the train station and youth hostel.

• San Luis Obispo Visitors Center - 895 Monterey St. in the same building as the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, on the junction of Morro and Monterey Streets in the heart of downtown ☎ +1 805 781-2777 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Wednesday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Thursday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 7PM The Visitor Center offers San Luis Obispo city maps, visitor guides, books about San Luis Obispo, and San Luis Obispo souvenirs. Welcoming Information Specialists are at the ready to answer questions and provide recommendations on what to do, see, eat and explore during your visit.

Travel to San Luis Obispo

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo has a one-terminal airport,

• San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport IATA Code: SBP 35.236944, -120.641944 - San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport - Scheduled flights are available from Denver Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Seattle Tacoma Airport, LAX, and Phoenix Sky Harbor on United (operated by SkyWest as United Express) and American Airlines (operated by Mesa as American Eagle). Prices start around $200 for a ticket purchased separately, but are much less expensive when combined with Flights going through San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Air Charter or air taxi is another alternative, where you can catch Flights to San Diego for the weekend, or to any large or small airport. Air charters and air taxis fly point-to-point, at the departure time, departure airport, and arrival airport of the passengers' choosing. Prices start around $150 for a seat on flights that might already be going to your destination, or go from $1,000 to $10,000 or more for a custom-chartered flight where you hire the aircraft to fly you directly to your destination, any time you want to go. On-demand flights, and seats on flights already chartered to/from San Luis Obispo are offered by Pacific Air Taxi. Air taxi flights have a much shorter check-in time (typically just 15 minutes) than larger airlines, so you can just arrive and go. Travel duration for an air taxi flight is usually 80 minutes from SLO to Sacramento.

By Rail

{{seealso|Rail travel in the United States]] Amtrak serves the town with its /routes/coast-starlight-train Coast Starlight service between Los Angeles and Seattle via Oakland and the northbound and southbound trains meet in San Luis Obispo at about 3:30PM each day. Additionally and the /routes/pacific-surfliner-train Pacific Surfliner also serves San Luis from San Diego via Los Angeles twice daily, with further departures to Santa Barbara and then onward to San Luis by bus. Amtrak also offers its Thruway bus service to San Luis from areas statewide including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Central Valley.

Both Coast Starlight and Pacific Surfliner have been know to suffer spectacular delays in the past, but with agreements with freight rail carriers during the 2000s and 2010s delays could be significantly reduced. The Coast Starlight offers particular treats to travellers from both north and south. Those coming from San Francisco will penetrate the Santa Lucia range through the eight tunnels of the Cuesta Grade and the longest railroad grade west of the Rockies, just before disembarking at SLO. From Los Angeles and the route traverses the wild coastline of Vandenburg Air Force Base, which is otherwise inaccessible to civilians. Winter Coast Starlight travelers should enjoy great sunset views after departing SLO southbound.

The fully staffed San Luis Obispo station GPS 35.276473,-120.654602 is located at 1011 Railroad Ave, local buses connect with downtown.

Travel on a Bus in San Luis Obispo

Greyhound also offers bus routes into SLO. Once again set aside time because the trips can be long but Greyhound is one of the cheapest ways to go.

In addition to Greyhound service, San Luis Obispo County's Regional Transit Authority provides bus transportation from as far south as Santa Maria (California)|Santa Maria up to San Simeon and San Miguel (California)|San Miguel in the north.

By car

Since San Luis Obispo is home to the first ever motel (The Milestone Monday - Tel) it is definitely a vehicle town. Both Highway 101 and Highway 1 run through town, with the two overlapping from San Luis Obispo until they split again further south in Pismo Beach. San Luis Obispo is the south end of dramatic Big Sur stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1), inasmuch as the PCH rejoins Highway 101 in town. Highway 101 turns inland from San Luis, traversing the historic Cuesta Grade over the Santa Lucia Range to Atascadero and Paso Robles and then onward through the Salinas Valley to the San Francisco Bay Area. Travellers opting for the very worthwhile scenery of Big Sur via the PCH should be aware that driving times are much longer than by the 101.

How to get around in San Luis Obispo

Car is the easiest way to get around town and the larger region, but many local residents opt to travel by bike or to walk within the city. Taxi service is available from 234 Taxi (805-234-TAXI) but you certainly won't be able to hail a cab from a street corner; call for pick-up.

Travel on a Bus in San Luis Obispo

SLO has a city and regional transit system

SLO Transit Services are reliable and cover most points of interest, but end at 10PM on weekdays and 8PM on the weekends. A trolley links some of the hotels on Monterey Street to the downtown area. Click here for more information

Regional Transit Authority

What to see in San Luis Obispo

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• Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 728 Monterey Street 35.2807, -120.665 ☎ +1 805 543-6850 +1 805 781-8214 Opening Hours: Open daily winter 9AM Monday - 4PM, summer 9AM Monday - 5PM (closed New Year's, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Admission is by donation Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa MissionSanLuisEntrance Founded in 1772 by Junipero Serra, Mission San Luis Obispo was the fifth El Camino Real|Catholic mission in California. Still an active parish, it is in the middle of downtown on Chorro Street and Monterey St, with its main courtyard interrupting Monterey Street for a full city block. In addition to the church and there is a small museum; both are definitely worth visiting. The Mission is part of the Mission Plaza development, which incorporates San Luis Creek and a number of stores and restaurants. Walk from the Mission to the creek and up to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat.

• History Center of San Luis Obispo County - 696 Monterey Street 35.280119, -120.665026 across Broad Street from the Mission ☎ +1 805-543-0638 | Opening Hours: Every day except Tuesday 10AM Monday - 4PM Free Housed in a beautiful library donated by Andrew Carnegie. There are three separate exhibit areas (two medium-sized rooms and a set of two much smaller rooms). There is a friendly attendant, and there is a good chance that you will find the exhibits interesting and worth looking at. For example, in October 2014 and there were exhibits of impressive baskets by Native American tribes from the region and historic photographs of people and buildings in San Luis in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• San Luis Obispo Museum of Art - 1010 Broad Street 35.279649, -120.664873 on the west end of the Mission Plaza ☎ +1 805-543-8562 Opening Hours: Every day (except Tuesday from Labor Day through July 3) 11AM Monday - 5PM Really just a relatively large art gallery (or a couple of galleries), with art for sale. You might or might not find it interesting, but admission is free.

• Take some time to walk around the downtown area. It's changed rapidly over the past decade with the introduction of new developments and larger chain restaurants/stores, but still maintains a wonderful small town feel with the addition of pedestrian corridors between streets where you'll find local residents hanging out.
• Take a look at Bubble Gum Alley and leave some of your own chewed gum behind. Located on the south side of Higuera Street between Broad St. and Garden St.
• Depending on the season, college basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and football games can be seen at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), in the hills on the northern end of town. Games are generally $5 for non-Cal Poly students.
• Check out the eclectic Madonna Inn to see the Pink Room and the famous men's bathroom's waterfall (the women's bathroom next door in the hotel's basement is equally flamboyant and at least as pink as the Pink Room). Located just south of downtown, it can be visited either by the Madonna Rd. exit off the 101 or by taking Higuera Road south and turning right onto Madonna Rd.

Best things to do in San Luis Obispo

MontanaDelOro - Waves crashing at the Montana de Oro State Park

• On Thursday evenings head downtown on Higuera St. for the weekly farmers' market where bands, college students, and local farmers pack the streets for several blocks to create one of the best known farmers' markets in California. On the first Thursday of every month, hundreds of spirited bicycle enthusiasts congregate near the intersection of Chorro Street and Monterey Street to celebrate a themed, downtown bicycle parade, which starts promptly at 9:30PM.
• There are many places to hike and mountain bike in San Luis Obispo. The Santa Lucia mountains and the "Nine Sisters" offer many stunning vistas of the city and the nationside. The two most popular hikes are Bishop Peak (no bikes allowed) and Cerro San Luis (multiple biking trails). If you're interested in other mountain biking trails around the county check out the list at CCCMB, a volunteer organization that creates and maintains trails countywide.
• Visit Montana de Oro State Park. Take Los Osos Valley Road 10 miles west of town to a park named one of the state's best-kept secrets by the L.A. Times a few years back, and with good reason; it's filled with an abundance of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails both along the ocean along the bluffs and inland into the coastal peaks; a dramatic cove with caves that kids and adults love; and miles of sandy beach and tidal pools. Trails range from casual ambles along the bluffs to the steep climbs up Valencia and Oats Peaks. Oats is the longer hike (about 5.5 miles) but more rewarding, as it offers views of Valencia against the Pacific, as well as northward and eastward to the Nine Sisters and Cuesta Ridge; the trail also is less steep. A terrific nine-mile loop can be made by continuing over the summit to the Coon Creek trail and then crossing back in front of the range along Rattlesnake Flats Trail. Take water! The "Mountain of Gold" also reigns as a popular out-and-back destination for the many road cyclists in the county, but cyclists ride westward early as strong winds pick up through Los Osos Valley in the early afternoon.
• Walk or bike to Poly Canyon. Located on the north east side of the Cal Poly campus. Poly Canyon is a hilly, open, grassy area where many Cal Poly engineering and architecture students have constructed senior projects. The road up can be visited by taking the primary street towards the Poly Canyon Village housing complex and taking a right before the road dips down the hill on a smaller road with a gate that quickly turns to dirt/gravel. Public vehicles are not allowed to drive on it, though be alert for university vehicles travelling up and down on occasion and student runners/cyclists.
• Kayaks and other outdoor gear can be rented at reasonable prices by students and the public from Poly Escapes on the Cal Poly campus. Kayaking is feasible in many places in the county, but the most exciting place to kayak is between Shell Beach and Pismo Beach where there are sea caves you can explore. There are guided al-tours/ tours of the so-called "Dinosaur Caves" available from several kayak rental shops in Pismo Beach.

• San Luis Obispo Children's Museum - Nipomo and Monterey. The Children's Museum is an interactive, family experience, inspiring learning through play. Great for families with young children.

• See a movie downtown at the Fremont Theatre or The Palm Theater. The Fremont is located downtown on Monterey Street and has become an instantly recognizable landmark with its vivid neon signage. The beautiful classic main theatre room is used primarily for the largest movie being screened while the rest are shown in smaller modern theaters built in a hidden addition. The Palm Theatre is a local movie theatre that instead showcases the very best of independent, foreign, art house, and mainstream cinema. Located downtown on the junction of Palm and Broad, it is an easy walk and located next to two of the main parking garage facilities. The theater also boasts being one of the first fully solar-powered and plays host the annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.

• Go tasting in Edna Valley - Follow Broad street out of town and vineyards has begun to appear on the left; in addition to the large namesake establishment, over a dozen smaller, high quality Cafes are open for tasting. Explore the region between Edna Valley Road and Orcutt Road to the east.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo has a wide range of both local and chain stores at which to shop. In general the majority of local stores can be found downtown mixed in with smaller chains, while the larger box stores can be found in the two sprawling developments near the junction of Madonna Road and Los Osos Valley Rd.

• Downtown San Luis Obispo has many chain stores located along the main Higuera Street and the pedestrian developments that branch off including The Gap, Pottery Barn, Victoria's Secret, The Apple Store, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, etc.

• Tom's Toys - A locally owned toy store that resembles something out of a movie. Filled to the brim with toys that you'll likely recognize for your childhood, it's a fun place to visit both for small children and nostalgic adults.

• Cheap Thrills & Recycled Records - Is best described as nerd heaven. They have a large selection of new & used music, videogames (ranging from current systems back to the Atari), table-top games, comics, model supplies, and more.

• Boo Boo Records - Is a long-time local music store that features a large selection of both CDs and vinyl records. They also frequently sell tickets to a few local venues and occasionally host small indie shows within the store. The store is located near the junction of Osos Street and Monterey St.

• Dr. Cain's Comics - A nice small shop specializing in comics, and Cain the owner is almost always there if you have any questions or want a recommendation. Some of the best client service in town. Located near Marsh and Chorro.

Halal Restaurants in San Luis Obispo

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget	$10 or less
Mid-range	$10–20
Splurge	$20 or more

Due in large part to the dearth of affordable ethnic eateries (SLO is a very white town), dining in town will set you back a few dollars. None of the local restaurants stands out with a consistently good menu (with the feasible exception of the pricey Koberl) although several have some great dishes. Consequently, a fun and satisfying way to explore downtown is to have an itinerant dinner, sampling appetizers, salads, and a main course or two at a variety of eateries.

• Bliss Café | 778 Higuera Street ☎ +1 805 547-0108 | Opening Hours: Monday to Wed 8AM Monday - 7PM, Thurs-Fri: 8AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM in the cafe & Thurs 6PM Monday - 9PM the SLO Thursday Farmer's Market (right around the junction on Higuerra St.) Offers a "yogi style, karma free" vegan menu to provide healthy options for those seeking a conscious and compassionate life style.

• Jaffa Cafe | 1212 Higuera Street a few blocks north of the main dowtown, but worth the trek ☎ +1 805 543-2449 | Opening Hours: 10:30AM–8PM, Saturday & Sunday 11AM–8PM $8-12Adnan serves great gyros, schwarma, and kifta sandwiches and platters; the kifta is particularly tasty. A good range of salads and sides are also available, and the grape leaves are Mediterranean heaven. Be sure to help yourself to the savory Sauces at the counter. ☎ in your order and take it to Mission Plaza for a great picnic. Can be very busy at lunchtime with the courthouse set.

• Kreuzberg, CA | 685 Higuera Street ☎ +1 805 439-2060 | Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 11PM daily $8-10 This cavernous coffee shop/nightclub/restaurant/used bookstore/study spot offers a range of relatively affordable, tasty sandwiches for lunch; prices go up a little in the evening. It has a slightly edgy, intellectual vibe (photos of famous authors adorn the walls) and can be a pleasant place to spend an hour or two, sipping a coffee and sampling the games and books on offer. Kreuzberg (named for a hip neighborhood in Berlin) is a favorite study spot for Cal Poly students, and can become crowded around exam times. Live music is presented a few evenings a week.

• Linnaea's Cafe | A long-standing downtown institution, Linnaea's has a wide variety of teas along with the usual cafe fare. The large patio and garden out back is an excellent place to relax, and the back room often hosts musicians and poetry readings. Delicious dinner is served five nights a week. Wi-Fi is available for free.

• Lotus Asia's Best | 1819 Osos Street in the railroad neighborhood ☎ +1 805 439-1188 | Opening Hours: Sun–Wed 11AM–9PM $10-12 Motus offers Mongolian barbecue and fairly good Vietnamese food. The phở ( beef Noodles soup) is sometimes excellent, with plenty of fresh herbs and vegetables provided, and the bún thịt nướng (rice Noodles and fresh vegetables with grilled Beef) also is good. For a affordable tasty meal, get the Chicken bánh mì sandwiches, which is better than the Beef bánh mì. The house egg rolls seem more Chinese-style than Vietnamese.

• Nona's Italian Deli - Mocated within Sidewalk Liquor Store on the junction of Osos and Pismo Street, Nona's Deli serves a delicious meatball sandwiches called the Godfather. Eat your sandwiches across the street, in the shady, green grass of Mitchell Park.

• Splash Cafe | 1491 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805 773-4653 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 7AM Monday - 8:30PM, F-Sa 7AM Monday - 9:30PM A hip bakery that serves breakfast/lunch. Excellent baked goods and seafood lunches. Award-winning clam chowder. Be sure to check out the upstairs chocolaterie after your meal.

• (Thai) Classic | 1011 Higuera Street ☎ +1 805-541-2025 - One of the most authentic and tastiest (Thai) restaurants on the Central Coast. Meals are very moderately priced, ranging from $6 to $12. Any dish can be ordered spicy, on a scale from 1 to 5, 5 being the spiciest and not for the faint of heart. Dine in or take out.

Mid-range

• Big Sky Cafe | 1121 Broad Street 35.278459, -120.664358 ☎ +1 805-545-5401 | Opening Hours: Monday - West 7AM Monday - 9PM Thursday - Friday 7AM Monday - 10PM South 8AM Monday - 10PM Sunday 8AM Monday - 9PM $10-15 - This used to be one of the best places to eat Halal in San Luis Obispo but in recent years it has slipped from its former glory. The food is often disappointing and the service is bearable at best. While they used to lock up the "Best of SLO County" readers poll for many years they're no longer up to that standard and at best are coming in as a runner-up. The Yelp reviews also show that there's been a dramatic increase in the number of poor experiences.

• Eureka! San Luis Obispo | 1141 Chorro Street 35.279165, -120.662467 ☎ +1 805-903-1141 | Opening Hours: 11AM - 12AM daily $10-15 - This SLO outlet of a small California chain (6 or 7 stores statewide) serves some creative, tasty Burgers made with grass-fed beef, and some very good salads. Vegetarian Burgers and other sandwiches also are available. However and the excellent selection of craft soft drinks and bourbons is the place's greatest strength. Can be crowded at mealtimes and nights when Cal Poly is in session.

• Firestone Grill | 1001 Higuera Street 35.281216, -120.660315 ☎ +1 805-783-1001 - Corner of Higuera and Osos. Known locally as the best Tri-tip sandwiches in the State of California. A must have for anyone who wants to understand West Coast BBQ. Can be noisy- try for a table outside.

• F.McLintock Saloon & Dining 686 Higuera Street 35.278861, -120.664922 ☎ +1 805-541-0686 - Sunday through Thursday 7AM Monday - 9PM, Friday and Saturday 7AM Monday - 9:30PM. Popular saloon serves a range of quality California ranch food in huge portions. The pulled Beef sandwiches and "steak bites" are excellent.

• Sidecar - 1127 Broad Street 35.278379, -120.664259 ☎ +1 805-540-5340 - Monday-Friday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Weekends 10AM Monday - 11PM. This hip offering by the folks from Kreuzberg, CA (see budget listing) serves an adventurous seasonal menu using fresh local "farm-to-table" ingredients; Sidecar may be the best value in town. Enjoy an excellent bloody mary along with brunch on the weekends.

• Koberl at Blue | 998 Monterey Street 35.281843, -120.661652 at the north end of the historic downtown, one block west of Higuera Street ☎ +1 805 783-1135 - This elegant downtown restaurant features "fruit cocktail country dining" on the ground floor of an attractive Victorian-era office building near the courthouse. A great meal can be made from appetizers at the bar, which is one of the few watering holes in town not overrun by students. $23–50 for entrees.

• Luna Red | 1023 Chorro Street 35.280220, -120.663402 on Mission Plaza ☎ +1 805-540-5243 - Novo's sister restaurant offers an exciting "global tapas" menu, serving such delights as duck confit crepes, spiced lamb Kebab, roasted beets with fennel, and stuffed piquillo peppers, all in small portions intended for sharing. Like Novo, it has a lovely patio, this one with a nice view of Mission San Luis Obispo across Mission Plaza; patio dining can be marred sometimes, though, by loud music from the restaurant next door.

• Novo Restaurant And Lounge | 726 Higuera Street 35.279261, -120.664270 ☎ +1 805 543-3986 - Open until midnight on Saturdays, with last reservation time 9:30PM. This eatery is beloved by local residents, although the expense of a visit is justified more by the truly lovely atmosphere than by the middling quality of the menu, which features "international" foods prepared with fresh local ingredients. Novo is most noted for its beautiful creekside patio; often overlooked is the romantic dining in the basement.

• Bars The downtown area has numerous bars along Higuera street south of Santa Rosa ave, owing to the large student population. They are all an easy walk (or stumble) from one another. These start to become active around 10PM and on weekends will generally be quite busy up until 2AM. Options range from Martini lounge to Irish pub to wannabe LA nightclub.
• Wine Tasting There are several award-winning Cafes in SLO county, many of which offer free tasting. Brochures to guide you through the area are available all over town, but they are actually unnecessary. Simply drive on 101 into Paso Robles and turn on Highway 46 (either direction). There will be Cafes on either side of the road. There are also a number of tasting bars in downtown SLO.

• Downtown Brewing Co | 1119 Garden ☎ +1 805 543-1843 - 2 story old brewery, has at least 10 homebrews from Ipa, honeyblonde, blueberry.. best brews in town.. Happy Hour m-f 3:30 - 6:30 half price and good late night specials during the week too!Also has lots of live music, from rock to reggae.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to San Luis Obispo

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

MadonnaInnCafe - The cafe at the Madonna Inn

Hotels along the entire California coast get booked up every weekend during the summer. Be sure to make reservations if you intend to stay in San Luis Obispo on a weekend in the summer.

Camping Places

• Camping - Nearby at San Luis at El Chorro Regional Park, Morro Bay State Park, Morro Strand State Beach, Pismo State Beach, Montana de Oro State Park, and Cerro Alto Campground (U.S. Forest Service).

Hotels and motels

• Apple Farm | 2015 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805 544-2040 - $205/night An upscale country style hotel with small but charming rooms and a wonderful restaurant that serves large, hearty breakfasts.

• Best Western Royal Oak Motor Hotel | 214 Madonna Road ☎ +1 805 544-4410 +1-800-545-4410 +1 805 544-3026 $165/night An average motel with simple, clean, comfortable rooms in a convenient location.

• Best Western Somerset Inn - San Luis Obispo | 1895 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805-544-0973 - Recently-renovated hotel, featuring stylish, comfortable accommodations, meeting space and California vacation packages.

• Courtyard San Luis Obispo | 1605 Calle Joaquin Road ☎ +1 805-786-4200 - $205 One of the Marriott hotel chains; clean, spacious rooms and pleasant staff, as expected from a large mid-range company.

• Embassy Suites | 333 Madonna Road ☎ +1 805-549-0800 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 12PM $109/night and up Accommodations come with a complimentary cooked-to-order buffet breakfast, nightly manager's reception, parking, business center, fitness facility, and heated indoor swimmingpool and spa.

• Garden Street Inn | 1212 Garden Street ☎ +1 805 545-9802 +1 805 545-9403 $180/night A bed and breakfast with 9 rooms and 4 suites. A little expensive for the level of luxury, but it is the only lodging in the heart of old-fashioned downtown San Luis Obispo.

• Holiday Inn Express | 1800 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805 544-860 - $180/night A reliable chain hotel with clean, comfortable rooms and a warm, friendly, helpful staff.

• Hostel Obispo | 1617 Santa Rosa Street ☎ +1 805 544-4678 - $40/night A Hosteling International youth hostel with a homey feel, located within easy walking distance of downtown. For those who enjoy the communal vibe of a traditional hostel, this is by far the best option on a budget due to its combination of centrality, comfort, amenities and moderate cost. Family rooms are available.

• La Cuesta Inn | 2074 Monterey Street right off US-101, onto Monterey St. ☎ +1 805-543-2777 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 12 noon $130/night The hotel provides each guest with a large clean room with 2 closets, two sinks, king bed, balcony, DVD player, coffee maker, mini-fridge, free continental breakfast with waffle maker, and free DVD rental from the lobby.

• Madonna Inn - 100 Madonna Road 35.2675, -120.67472 +1-800-543-9666 +1 805 543-1800 $235/night Madonna Inn Madonna-inn-exterior-MCB fun and crazy theme-room hotel on the side of the road. Don't miss the cafe, if only for an overpriced breakfast, or the pool/hot tub. Have a wander around the grounds and peek in at the rooms.

• Motel 6 San Luis Obispo North | Web: alifornia&city=San%20Luis%20Obispo 1433 Calle Joaquin ☎ +1 805 549-9595 - $60/night A 1-star, no-frills motel with decent-sized, clean rooms.

• Motel 6 San Luis Obispo South | Web: alifornia&city=San%20Luis%20Obispo 1625 Calle Joaquin ☎ +1 805 541-6992 +1 805 547-1152 $45/night Very much a budget hotel. Don't expect luxury, or even function, necessarily, but the price is right.

• Peach Tree Inn | 2001 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805 543-3170
• Petit Soleil Bed & Breakfast | 1473 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805 549-0321 - $150 Claims to provide a touch of European charm and says that their 16-room inn offers an "amazing gourmet breakfast" as well as complimentary tasting and appetizers in the evening.

• Quality Suites | 1631 Monterey Street ☎ +1 805 541-5001 - $225/night A very nice 3-star hotel.

• Sunbeam Motel | 1656 Monterey Street 35.287678, -120.652881 ☎ +1 805-543-8141 +1-877-338-8717 Check-in: 3-10PM (call if you can't make it before 10PM) / Check-out: 11AM (though if you need more time and they're unlikely to rush you) $49-69 plus tax/night for 1-2 people A comfortable 15-unit motel close to the Monterey St. exit from the 101 Freeway and about a 15-minutes walk from downtown. You may find your bed just a tad lumpy, but the rooms are big and everything is quite acceptable, especially for the price. Very nice, helpful managers, and you may be allowed to leave your vehicle in the lot for the afternoon after you check out, if you ask nicely.

• Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo | 210 Madonna Road ☎ +1 805 544-4710 +1 805 541-1949 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM

Travel Next

• Avila Beach - Avila Beach is a small coastal community located ten miles southwest of San Luis Obispo that offers a number of quaint inns, spas and resorts. Point San Luis, accessible via a scenic docent-led hike or by trolley, is home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1890 and is the only surviving Prairie Victorian on the West Coast. Visitors looking for relaxation can soak in nearby mineral thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) or lounge on the sandy beach that gives the town its name.
• Carrizo Plain National Monument - Located 75 miles east of San Luis Obispo, this remote national monument is home to the largest remaining native grassland in California. During wet years it boasts spectacular wildflowers in the spring, and Soda Lake is an important wintering area for waterfowl when precipitation is sufficient to flood the seasonal lakebed. The park is also home to Painted Rock, a Native American site that has been adorned with pictographs over thousands of years. Services are extremely limited, with just a small visitor center, two primitive campgrounds, and a handful of marked trails available.
• Los Osos
• Morro Bay - Located 13 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, this coastal town is best known for the massive 581-foot (177 m) volcanic rock that dominates its harbor, but is also a great spot to see marine mammals and is home to one of California's oldest fine art and craft shows.
• Paso Robles - Paso Robles is a historical resort city known for its thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) that is located 31 miles north of San Luis Obispo. This urban center's major industry is production, with vineyards located throughout the surrounding area.
• Pismo Beach - This tourism-focused coastal town is located 13 miles south of San Luis Obispo. It has more than 65 restaurants and 30 lodging options, and draws visitors with its beautiful coastline, annual clam festival, and the thousands of monarch butterflies that gather to spend the winter in a grove at the edge of town.
• San Simeon - 42 miles northwest of San Luis Obispo, San Simeon is home to Hearst Castle and the impressive residence of the former media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, now managed as a state park with al-tours/ tours available daily. A massive colony of 20,000+ elephant seals can be viewed onshore just north of town every winter.

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