With endless things to do in San Luis Obispo, great weather, friendly people and a variety of accommodations, it truly is the happiest city in America. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine at one of the many restaurants in SLO or sip local craft beer and wines.
The coastal climate and rich soils make Edna Valley perfect for growing cool-climate grapes and producing award-winning chardonnay and pinot noir. Taste these and dozens of other locally grown varietals, with more than 27 distinct tasting rooms across this bucolic American Viticultural Area (AVA). Each vineyard tasting room has its unique character and varying views of the scenic valley set against rolling hills and a mountain backdrop. Take in rural landscapes of strawberry fields and pumpkin patches.
Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Downtown SLO is centrally located and always bustling. With rich history, natural beauty and a vibrant economy it is no wonder that San Luis Obispo has been called the Happiest City in America.
Avila Beach just off Highway 1 on California’s central coast is a road that takes you through a lush oak valley lined with transformative spas featuring natural, mineral hot springs, world-class massage, yoga instruction, and sense therapies. Journey just a little further and the welcoming paradise of Avila Beach appears. With its own uniquely sunny and warm microclimate, Avila Beach is a breath of fresh salt air, with amenity-laden hotels, charming oceanfront restaurants, magnificent local wines, and shopping and activities for all to enjoy.