San Luis Obispo County Travel Guides
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California's best-kept secret is San Luis Obispo County. Nestled on the Pacific Coast halfway between Los Angeles in the south and San Francisco in the north, SLO County (as the locals refer to it) contains something for everybody. For those lucky enough to live here, the SLO life is hard to beat. Visitors to the Central Coast of California return year after year seeking the peace and serenity found in this distinctive region. Many chance tourists end up staying.
Hiking trails showcasing unparalleled scenery may be found a stone's throw away from home ... throw in some local wildlife such as sea otters, monarch butterflies, gray whales or mountain lions ... add a thriving wine country complete with tasting rooms and culinary delights ... top it off with a thriving college town offering an array of activities for every taste and budget ... and you've only just skimmed the surface of San Luis Obispo County.
Set amidst a unique landscape of volcanic peaks are 24 small towns. There's Morro Bay on the coast, home to the romantic silhouette of Morro Rock. Pismo Beach, known for is almost-endless white sand beach, attracts visitors from far and near. Paso Robles, located in the middle of a growing wine country, has a western flavor all its own. The county seat, San Luis Obispo is home to California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo has retained a small town charm with a truly thriving downtown centered around the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Whether you live here or simply visit this coastal haven, most will agree that those who come to San Luis Obispo County are more interested in the human race than the rat race.
San Luis Obispo County, Coast & Castle
By Vicki Leon
California's best-kept secret is San Luis Obispo County. Nestled on the Pacific Coast halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, SLO County (As the locals refer to it) contains something for everyone. This pictorial and informative text shows off the best of California.
Best Places Destinations, California Central Coast: Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara
By Judith Babcock Wylie (Ed)
A selective guide to the best places on California's stunning Central Coast, America's Riviera covering 300 scenic miles from Santa Cruz all the way to Santa Barbara, this California travel guide is especially useful for choosing from the myriad of California options awaiting California visitors along the Central Coast and for planning a well-informed trip to the area. From major attractions like Hearst Castle and the Monterey Bay Aquarium to little-known beaches, this is a wide-reaching but choosy California travel guide.
Day Hikes in San Luis Obispo County
By Robert Stone
This San Luis Obispo and Central California guidebook presents 72 of the best day hikes found throughout the spectacularly varied central California coastal county. This outdoor guide to the best of San Luis Obispo covers hikes for all levels of hiking experience but only suggest those San Luis Obispo hikes with stunning views of meandering coastline as well as warmer interior valleys and peaks. In all, this is an excellent travel guide for Central California visitors wishing to get off the beaten path and explore San Luis Obispo County's ecological wonders.
Missions of the Central Coast (California Missions)
By June Behrens
Charts the histories of the California missions of Santa Barbara, La Purisima Concepcion, and Santa Ines, and briefly describes life among the Chumash Indians before the arrival of the Spaniards.
Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House
By Victoria Kastner, Victoria Garagliano
A beautiful hardcover montage of anecdotes and color photographs of William Hearst's over-the-top country home, Hearst Castle, in San Simeon, about an hour north of San Luis Obispo by car. One of the country's top attractions, a visit to Hearst Castle is well worth the day trip. Kastner, a member of the Hearst Castle staff and a student of its art and architecture, collaborates well with Garagliano to offer a striking text and photo tour of Heart's Castle history, art and architecture.
