| Nestled
between the Pacific Ocean and the 2 million-acre Los Padres
National Forest, lies San Luis Obispo with amazing scenery,
temperate weather and California beaches within minutes. Take the
city's Walking
Tour for your first glimpse of the culture and history of this
pleasant coastal community.
Mission
San Luis Obispo - Established by Father Junípero Serra
in 1772 as the fifth in a chain of
21 California missions, this beautiful mission remains a working
parish church.
SLO
Railroad Museum - preserving the history of California and
Central Coast railroads. County
Historical Museum - Next to the mission, the county's
history is housed in a 1905 Carnegie Library and displays changing
exhibits and artifacts. Dana
Adobe - In 1837 Captain William Dana recieved one of the
largest Mexican land grants in San Luis Obispo County and
proceeded to build his home which served as stagestop, voting
center. Nipomo, 30 miles south of San Luis Obispo Children's
Museum - 25 fun-filled exhibits with hands on learning
activities for motion, history, science, art, nature and more.
1010 Nipomo St. San
Luis Obispo boasts some beautiful parks and trails for hikers,
cyclists and equestrians. Find trail maps at the Open
Space & Trail Foundation. Montana
de Oro State Park is a real treasure with 8,000 acres of
cliffs, streams, canyons and sandy ocean beaches. Primitive
and equestrian campgrounds and miles of trails
to explore. Santa Margarita Lake
- A favorite of local fishermen or those seeking a quiet respite,
camping is available although there is no body contact in this
water and no ski boats or jetskis. 8 miles from Santa
Margarita. Lopez
Lake - Great camping location 15 miles south of San Luis
Obispo and minutes from Pismo Beach. Drive along the coast
to Arroyo Grande and stay in one of 354 campsites scattered around
the lake. Swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, more.
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