San Luis Obispo County
Cities and Towns
- Los Osos / Baywood
- Morro Bay
- Cayucos
- Cambria
- San Luis Obispo
- Arroyo Grande
- Atascadero
- Grover Beach
- Paso Robles
- Pismo Beach
- Avila Beach
- Nipomo
- Oceano
- Pozo
- Creston
- San Simeon
- Santa Margarita
- Shandon
- Templeton
Climate
San Luis Obispo County has a pleasant, Mediterranean climate year-round, averaging 315 days of sunshine per year.
- Winter: 64/31 °F Cool & Sunny
- Spring: 75/44 °F Breezy & Cool
- Summer: 94/54 °F Warm & Sunny/Foggy Coastal Mornings
- Fall: 77/43 °F Warm Days & Cool Nights
Transportation
San Luis Obispo County is easily accessible by land and air.
- Air: The San Luis Obispo County airport, with over 50 flights per day, is served by America West Airlines, American/American Eagle Airlines, Skywest Airlines and United/United Express. Several airline charters are available plus helicopter service.
- Bus: Greyhound operates 16 regular runs daily, in and out of the county. City and/or countywide transit systems plus charter bus services are available.
- Rail: Amtrak makes daily stops in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Grover Beach.
Attire
Casual and comfortable attire, with light to medium-weight clothing suitable year-round. A sweater or jacket is recommended for cool evenings or misty mornings.
Lodging
Over 8,500 lodging rooms are available throughout the entire San Luis Obispo County area. Accommodations include resort hotels, moderate hotels and motels, quaint inns and historic bed-and-breakfasts. Several include golf courses and tennis facilities. Rates vary.
Dining
San Luis Obispo County is home to hundreds of restaurants. Many specialize in gourmet food and wine. Included in the wide variety of cuisine: regional sourdough bread, international coffees, handmade natural preserves, award-winning ice cream, amber ale brewed on site, pressed apple cider, handmade chocolates and highly-acclaimed local wines.
Shopping
San Luis Obispo County is a shopper’s paradise. From the outlet centers in both south and north county -to- San Luis Obispo’s downtown district -to- the old-fashioned shopping row in Cambria, shoppers delight in unique gifts, antiques and galleries.
Attractions/Recreation
San Luis Obispo County is home to some of the world’s most spectacular beaches and picturesque communities. The beautiful Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) wends it’s way through miles of coastal scenery offering an abundance of activities. Stroll along one of our many beaches, surf in the waves or kayak in the bay, and at the end of the day enjoy the magnificent sunsets. Along the way take a hike in Montana de Oro State Park or enjoy viewing all the various of wildlife, from the delicate monarch butterflies to a wide variety of birds to the giant elephant seals. As an alternative to the outdoors, go shopping for that one-of-a-kind keepsake in any of the county’s quaint towns, or better yet, pamper yourself with a spa day at one of our natural mineral springs. And don’t forget to indulge in the freshest locally grown produce around at any one of the many farmer’s markets held throughout the area.
Two historic California Missions grace our county, San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, centrally located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, where various events attract visitors throughout the year, and San Miguel Arcangel, located at the northern point of the county in the historic village of San Miguel.
For the golf enthusiasts, San Luis Obispo County offers a variety of scenic courses. With terrific weather all year long, it’s always a perfect time to golf. Follow the San Luis County Golf Trail, with eleven public courses, ranging from 9 to 27 holes, to choose from.
San Luis Obispo County boasts two distinct wine regions, one to the north, in the Paso Robles area, where the long, hot summers and the chalk, limestone hillsides play an important part in producing the high quality fruit that turns specialty grapes into award winning wines. And one to the south, situated between the Santa Lucia mountain range on one side, and the Pacific Ocean on the other, where the diverse geography of the area creates specific micro-climates that provide ideal conditions for growing premium wine grapes. All in all, there are over 64 wineries attracting worldwide acclaim that welcome visitors to sample prize-winning selections and current releases. In addition to year-round tasting, many wineries offer wine-lovers special dinners, concerts, harvest parties, and other events. Get more information at: www.sanluisobispo.winecountry.com.
At the world-famous Hearst Castle(r), visitors will marvel at the magnificent art collection and be introduced to the opulent life and times of William Randolph Hearst through daily tours and via the Hearst Castle(r) documentary at the National Geographic Theater. And the views from the hilltop are extraordinary.
Special Features
San Luis Obispo County has a myriad of community events and festivals year-round, including: weekly farmers’ markets, Morro Bay Harbor Festival, Mozart Festival, many wine festivals and much more!
