San Luis Obispo offers a “slo” atmosphere with plenty of wine tasting, outdoor activities, award-winning dining, art and culture. Guest: Jacqui Clark-Charlesworth, Tourism & Community Promotions Manager, Visit San Luis Obispo https://visitslo.com Must-Do’s: Madonna Inn: Every room is completely different, and the design throughout the property is over-the-top in the best way. Stop in for a slice of their pink champagne cake. Thursday Night Farmers’ Market: One of the country’s longest-running farmers’ markets with local food, live music, farmers, and small businesses. Bubblegum Alley + Downtown SLO: BYO gum and add to the “art.” Located in downtown, surrounded by local shops, restaurants, and wine bars. Wine tasting: Region has more than 50 local wines. Edna Valley has Chamisal Vineyards, Tolosa Winery, and Edna—a multi-winery tasting room, distillery, market, and restaurant. Nate's on Marsh and Novo: Farm-to-table, grape-to-glass, and chefs who know the farmers by name. Concerts in the Plaza: Free, outdoor concerts every Friday night, all summer long. SLO Cider Trail: The SLO Cider Trail connects a growing community of local cider makers/Outdoors: More than 65 miles of trails, including Cerro San Luis—also known as Madonna Mountain, and Reservoir Canyon, which rewards you with a waterfall after a good rainy season.SLO International Film Festival: A great mix of indie film screenings, conversations with filmmakers, and all kinds of special events every April. MidWeekend Happy Hours: Beer, wine, cider, cocktails, mocktails—whatever you're into, you’ll find it every day of the week. SLOCO Health + WellnessScout CoffeeMistura Peruvian cuisineWhat’s New in San Luis Obispo: SLO Ranch: SLO’s newest outdoor dining, shopping and hang out spot, SLO Ranch has something for everyone. Candle making at The Mayan Collective.Uma’s: An Uzbekistan-focused restaurant, Uma’s, newly opened in downtown. Slodega + Villain Bakery: Slodega is a bodega-style cafe right in Mission Plaza with coffee, beer and wine, pastries, and light bites. Villain Bakery has been doing pop-ups and is working toward a permanent home. Nicola: A Peruvian-Italian hybrid Bachiche restaurant—the first of its kind in the U.S.—from the chef behind Mistura and Mama's Meatballs. Anderson Social: A newer café-by-day, jazz-bar-by-night concept set in a former Prohibition-era hotel downtown. Breda: Michelin-starred pastry chef Florencia Breda opened her own Italian pâtisserie with her wife right here in SLO—intricate desserts, hand-painted chocolates and elegant daily tea service. SLOMA: Free, open to the public with a major expansion that will double its footprint by summer 2027. Festival Mozaic: World-class classical music in historic venues dotting SLO County. SLO Wine Mixer: The Central Coast's first “Gen Z wine festival” led by sommelier and social media personality Sam Capaldi, known as "the no snob somm." Thanks for tuning in to Sharael Travels. If you enjoyed the journey, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your favorite travel buddies. Want to pitch a destination or connect with Sharael? Head to sharael.com. Follow her on social media @SharaelTravels: TikTokInstagramFacebookX
