San Luis Obispo

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San Luis Obispo Landscape.

With endless things to do in San Luis Obispo, sunny California weather, friendly people and a variety of accommodations, there’s never been a better time to plan an affordable getaway to SLO! Travelers looking for things to do with kids in San Luis Obispo will find family-friendly activities at the Children’s Museum, SLO Skate Park, Sunset Drive-In SLO, or Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market. Escape to SLO for a weekend of horseback riding, hiking trails and mountain biking. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine at one of the many restaurants in SLO or sip local craft beer and sustainable wines from San Luis Obispo County. Book your stay and start filling your itinerary with San Luis Obispo things to do today!

History

San Luis Obispo was founded by the Spanish in 1772, when Saint Junípero Serra established Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. The town grew steadily through the Mexican period before a rapid expansion of San Luis Obispo following the American Conquest of California. San Luis Obispo is a popular tourist destination, known for its historic architecture, vineyards, and hospitality, as well as for being home to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.