DESTINATION

San Luis Obispo

A farmers market takes place on the 600-900 blocks of Higuera Street each Thursday evening from 6 to 9 and at 333 Madonna Rd. Saturday mornings from 8 to 10:30. There are stalls of fresh produce as well as barbecue stands. Many retail stores remain open, and free street entertainment includes bands and puppet shows on Thursday.

Mission Plaza, a developed wooded creek and urban oasis, offers events throughout the year, including a free concert series every Friday at 5, mid-June to early September. San Luis Obispo is part of a scenic 252-mile stretch of SR 1 to San Francisco. Continuing southward, San Luis Obispo provides access to an interesting 204-mile drive on US 101 to Los Angeles.

Visitor Centers

San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce 895 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Phone:(805)781-2670

Things to Do

Central Coast Veterans' Memorial Museum

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

The Wine Wrangler see Paso Robles.

WINERIES

Edna Valley Vineyard

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