Travel
San Luis Obispo (SLO) is a city on California's Central Coast, located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, known for its mild climate, outdoor recreation, and vibrant downtown with a historic mission and proximity to beaches and wine regions. It's a small college town, home to Cal Poly, and offers a relaxed "SLO life" with a focus on sustainability, arts, and a strong sense of community.
Flight
Flying
If coming from outside California, we recommend flying into SLO County Airport (6min drive to venue and 13-15min drive to hotels). Flying into LAX or Santa Barbara Airport will involve an additional 1.5-3hrs drive.
Travel Note
Driving
The drive takes around 3hrs from Los Angeles. Santa Barbara is directly in the middle if you want to break up the drive.
Train
Amtrack
Direct train service from LAX Union Station to San Luis Obispo Union Station. Takes about 4.5-5.5 hours.
Hotel
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 (800) 516-0112
Discount code offers 15% off room rate
Discount Code - GGRR
Hotel
Hotel San Luis Obispo
877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 235-0700
Discount code offers $50 off room rate.
Discount Code - IDO2U
Hotel
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
147 Stimson Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 (805) 773-1011
Discount code offers 15% off room rate
Discount Code - D0941
Hotel
Airbnb Options
Airbnb offers a wide range of options in the San Luis Obispo area
For all the days along the way