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May 14, 2022
San Luis Obispo, CA

Caitlin & Jimmy

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Welcome to SLO! While in town, you may think "What should we do?" Below is a small list of our favorite places, plus a recommended schedule: Thursday - Arrive in SLO - 6pm - 9pm SLO Farmer's Market. Bring a jacket & uber or walk DT - Roof top drink @ SLO hotel or a cocktail @ Nightcap Friday - Enjoy coffee & a pastry @ Scout Coffee (other great coffee spots are Field Day Coffee & Skippers Brew) - Morning hikes (Islay Hill 1 hour; Bishops Peak 2 hours; Montana de Oro Bluffs 1.5 hour flat walk) - 9:30am Yoga with the gals! Bring a towel or yoga mat for a light flow and meditation, followed by a champagne toast - Grab a sandwich from High Street Deli or a salad/panini from Seeds. - Stroll around DT - 6pm - 9pm Rod & Hammer for Welcome Reception Saturday - Morning stroll on beach, a hike or wine tasting - Breakfast spots (Big Sky, Mint + Craft, Sally Loos, Del Monte) - 3:30pm arrive at The Penny - 4:00pm Ceremony begins - 10pm Party ends - 10:15pm After party tbd

Scout Coffee Co.

1130 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 439-2175

Our go-to local coffee shop with yummy pastries.

Field Day Coffee

1185 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

walking distance from The Kinney and Quality Suites hotel.

Skippers Brew Coffee House - SLO

1242 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 752-1131

Seeds

1040 Court Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 592-2929

Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Salads -- fresh, healthy foods!

SLO Provisions

1255 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 439-4298

Amazing Cookies!

Flour House

690 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 544-5282

This is Caitlin's favorite pizza place -- belly up at the bar or creekside patio and enjoy with a glass of rosé and the burrata salad!

Bear & The Wren

570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 439-0326

This is Jimmy's favorite pizza place, Simply, small menu, but great neopolitan pizzas and salads. One of our favorite date night spots -- we recommend the Bee Sting!

Firestone Grill

1001 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 783-1001

A SLO classic! Known for their trip-tip sandwich and french fries. The ultimate sports bar BBQ.

1865 Craft House & Kitchen

1865 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 439-3739

Right across the street from the Kinney

High Street | Market & Deli

350 High Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 541-4738

The BEST sandwiches in town, but order online or get in line early, this place is popular, but oh so good!

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams - SLO

868 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 439-5055

If you know Jimmy and I, we can't resist Ice Cream and McConnells is our favorite!

Sidecar Cocktails

1040 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 439-3563

Cocktail Bar right on the SLO creek

Nightcap

1130 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 544-9100

Wonderful, tiny cocktail bar in the Granada Hotel

Hotel San Luis Obispo

877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 235-0700

Enjoy the rooftop bar for food and cocktails

Malene Wines

7767 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 235-3338

Served from an airstream this tiny, outdoor winery is our favorite for sipping on rosé.

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2050 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 543-2399

All around great wine and great tasting room to hangout outside and take in the sweeping views of Edna Valley. Just a 10 min drive from downtown!

Chamisal Vineyards

7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 541-9463

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
, (805) 541-0286

Voted best Farmers Market in the state of California! If you get into town early, head downtown to enjoy local food, artists and farmers. Every Thursday from 6pm - 9pm.

Islay Hill Trail

Islay Hill Trail, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Short (1 hour round trip) hike to the top and sweeping views of SLO and wine country

Bishops Peak Trail Head

Brittany Circle, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Not easy, but not too hard. This is an iconic hike in SLO and has sweeping views of the town (about 2 hours all together)

Bluff Trail Montana De Oro

Bluff Trail, Los Osos, CA 93402

Hello Pacific Ocean! A beautiful, flat walk along the bluff that's gorgeous at any hour of the day.

Head to the Beach

Avila Beach, CA

Choose from a variety of beaches within 10-20 mins: - Avila Beach - Pismo Beach - Morro Bay Beach - Cayucos

For all the days along the way
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