A curated guide to places worth checking out in San Luis Obispo, from charming hotels and restaurants to coffee, cocktails, shopping, and local experiences on California's Central Coast.
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This beautiful inn, feels like a country inn right out of Stars Hollow, but it's right downtown.
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Cute downtown hotel, love the urban industrial vibes. The restaurant is amazing, too!
Granada Hotel & Bistro
Downtown luxury hotel with light, airy modern vibes
San Luis Obispo Rooms - Hotel Cerro, Autograph Collection
Downtown modern suites, with a punch of color
Hotel San Luis Obispo | Guestrooms
Charming downtown shop I love shopping at for anything made by creatives. From hats, shirts and jewelry to home goods and gifts, they have so many well made options, all made by local creatives.
Making SLO
This restaurant is in a charmingly renovated historic house and is known for tasty drinks and delicious food.
Nate's on Marsh
Fast casual downtown restaurant known for their burgers, salads and tri-tip sandwiches. It's always busy, but the service is quick, so the line moves fast.
Firestone Grill
European-style cafe by day, cocktail bar and live jazz club in the evenings.
Anderson Social
Breda is perfect spot for gourmet chocolates, desserts and an afternoon tea.
breda
Haircuts and color, including curly hair specialists!
Salon62
Local home goods store that also offers full service interior design. They also carry up-cycled designer bags from the local company Vintage Boho Bags.
Basalt Interiors
Quintessential SLO dining- the ambiance of the creekside dining at Novo can't be beat.
Novo Restaurant & Lounge
This Mexican café is a must when in SLO. The coffee and food are delicious and it's a vibrant spot
Corazón Café SLO
Best Boba and Tea House in SLO! Many options for flavored sweetened teas, but also have my favorite: fresh brewed teas.
Sweetie Cup Tea House
A fun spot away from downtown. There are usually fun events from s'mores nights to Sing-a-longs, plus several merchants worth checking out like Mayan candle, Lucy's Coffee, and Negranti Creamery.
