San Luis Obispo, California Travel Information

Central Coast: San Luis Obispo County San Luis Obispo County’s 3,316 square miles contain the Central Coast’s most varied terrain— from windswept beaches to interior lakes, from grass-covered rolling hills to meticulously tended farmlands... San Luis Obispo, CA

Grover Beach and Pismo Beach In the vicinity of Grover Beach and Pismo Beach, the foothills push westward and slope quickly to the ocean, forcing the highway seaward, within view of the resorts atop the bluffs overlooking the bea... Grover Beach, CA

Mission San Luis Obispo This mission is no longer the remote outpost it was when Father Junipero Serra founded it in 1772. Three years before, Gaspar de Portola and his expedition had come through the area as they headed bac... San Luis Obispo, CA

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Worshipers overflow the church, spilling onto the staircase that descends into the city plaza. At the doorway, the priest stands with a young mother and father, holding their infant child. The baby, s... San Luis Obispo, CA

Morro Bay Resting on the east shore of a small estuary of the same name, Morro Bay is a compact and charming resort community with a busy and interesting port minutes from the open ocean. The city, bay, sand sp... Morro Bay, CA

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South Hills Trail (Distance: 0.5 mi) South Hills Open Space is a 60 acre gem in the city of San Luis Obispo. The one-mile gentle ascent to the rocky summit is highlighted by a birds-eye view of the city's folded green hills and surroundi...

San Luis Obispo, CA - Hiking - length:2 mi

San Luis Valley Cruise (Distance: 0.8 mi) In San Luis Obispo, city and country rub elbows. It’s the kind of place where you can ride from the busy, rambunctious streets to serene roads in less than ten minutes. And don’t think cyclists haven’...

San Luis Obispo, CA - Road Biking - length:32.6 mi

Terrace Hill (Distance: 0.9 mi) The Terrace Hill Open Space is a pocket of nature inside the city of San Luis Obispo. The trail is a short easy, scenic hike to an unobstructed terraced plateau. The morro-like rounded summit was bull...

San Luis Obispo, CA - Hiking - length:0.8 mi

Cerro San Luis Obispo (Distance: 1.3 mi) Cerro San Luis Obispo is the large morro looming over San Luis Obispo with the big "M". It stands for Mission School, mot Madonna or McDonald's. The trail up to this volcanic peak has great views of L...

San Luis Obispo, CA - Hiking - length:3 mi

Laguna Lake Trail (Distance: 1.3 mi) Laguna Lake Park encompasses 450 acres, including a 25 acre natural lake and a large undeveloped open space with hiking trails. The area was once used by the Chumash Indians for hunting and fishing. T...

San Luis Obispo, CA - Hiking - length:1.5 mi

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Laguna Lake Laguna Lake Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1306 yards, par 30 2.0 miles from center of San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6740 yards, par 72 5.0 miles from center of San Luis Obispo, California

Dairy Creek Dairy Creek Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6548 yards, par 71 5.6 miles from center of San Luis Obispo, California

Avila Beach Avila Beach Golf Resort Public, 18 holes 6500 yards, par 71 7.6 miles from center of San Luis Obispo, California

Morro Bay Morro Bay Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6360 yards, par 71 10.9 miles from center of San Luis Obispo, California

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