Pretty shocking to find such an awesome looking building and this town. Looks like a little chunk…read moreof ancient Rome.

Our City hall is a real gem. First built in 1913 it was the crown jewel of Atascadero. Fast forward…read moreto 2003 and the San Simeon earthquake severely damaged the building. Skip now to today. and with the help of good vision, a great plan and lots of money, the building is restored beyond the grandeur of its beginnings. Now up to earthquake code, and more it is a hub of city activity. The dome in the main lobby is world class, and even if you have no business to conduct at City hall, step in and enjoy the view. The ceiling is marvelous. There are 2 single room museums that depict tent city, and the earthquake rebuild. all done so well. A real city hall to be proud of.

Awesome original Adobe with exposed brick along the San Luis Obispo Creek and next to the Mission…read moreSan Luis Obispo.

In 1874, the Ah Louis store was the first Chinese store in the county. It is on the edge of the…read morehistoric Chinatown area of SLO. Unfortunately not much of Chinatown remains, so it is nice to see this building kept up. The store now sells a nice selection of greeting cards, gifts, and party supplies. Much higher quality and interesting than your standard drugstore fare. Nice staff who welcome guests even if just browsing.

Chinatown San Luis Obispo is a lovely small shop that truly left a lasting impression on me. I…read morearrived right as they were closing (around 5 pm, if I'm not mistaken), and since it was Christmas, I really wanted to buy some ornaments before leaving town early the next morning. When I explained my situation, the owner kindly let me in anyway. I will never forget that thoughtful gesture. It meant so much and showed the heart behind this small business. If you're visiting San Luis Obispo, this is definitely a place worth supporting!

What a beautifully built bridge! We had fun crossing the swinging bridge, not at all dangerous,…read moreextremely well built! What a cool find in the small, sleepy town, well worth it when passing through the area!

While at The Village, be sure to cross the Arroya Grande Swinging Bridge to get to the Santa…read moreManuela Schoolhouse, which is to the left and nearby the park and residential. It swings so watch your step!

I remember the very first time I visited SLO. We went out to dinner and asked the waitress what's…read morethere to do in town. She mentioned a few things which we had already check out in town. Her remarks, welcome to SLO town, you pretty much done it all. Hence the SLO...lol... I always thought that was funny. The memory of that stuck with me every time someone mentioned the town. Fast forward to years later and many of visit. This place isn't what i remembered. Downtown now is bustling with loads of shopping and amazing restaurants. It is a college town but with a lively community. So many amazing places for shopping and dining. Every one of the restaurant we've been too, I highly recommend. Also the restaurant/bars for a nightcaps are all worth it. Walking up and down the street is a good couple of blocks but packed with major charms. The park and river walk is quite nice and cute. I believe there's a farmers market on Thursday which I heard is amazing. You're not far from the ocean, a good 20 minutes or so to Morro bay. Besides the downtown, there's a good amount of place nearby. Gone are the days when I really thought it was slow here that it wasn't worth coming back. Now it's pretty lively. Don't let the name fool you.

How stupid is this. I paid for parking, then came out to a ticket on my windshield that listed a…read moredifferent license plate number and a different make but listed the last 4 of my vin number. Unnecessary bs. At least have someone who knows how to input number and letters. Smh again unnecessary BS.

What a wonderful trip through an eventful life! We attended a 50th anniversary party at this…read morebeautifully located event center last weekend and were very impressed with the facilities. Friends and family gathered to make this a truly memorable occassion in this lovely place. Located on a main street in Avila Beach, the Community Center is behind the Post Office. Since virtually everything in Avila is relatively new, this is a bright modern and very functional space with a lovely view from the back balcony. There is a large parking lot below, which is hampered a bit by some ongoing construction. As someone who coordinated a huge social event in the county for half a decade, I can really appreciate the facilities available here to the public. There is a large kitchen with a pass through to the main room, there are tables and chairs available, and bathrooms off a small side hall. The banquet/meeting room also has AV equipment available for rent if desired. The multi-purpose room holds up to 150 people depending on the use. The rates vary from $50-$60 per hour, and there is a security deposit as well as a cleaning fee, which also vary depending on usage. You don't have to live in Avila Beach to use this facility. You can get a discount by joining the Avila Beach Civic Assocation, and being a member for one year to obtain 25% off the fees. I attended as a guest, and really enjoyed the guests, the fresh sea air, and beautiful weather at Avila, as well as the gorgeous sunset as the event wound down. I will keep this venue in mind for future fun!

This is a monument hiding in plain sight, right next to the Amtrak RR in SLO. It has been here for…read moreyears and is dedicated to the Chinese Railworkers that built much of the rail system near & far. For some reason, I do not see a listing for this landmark. I wanted my little nephews to try to appreciate it, but they are too young. In this area, there are very few landmarks or other places that note Asian history here. There is only one intact building [Ah Louis] in what is left of Chinatown. There is a small Chinese [Cheung] Park & an even tinier Japanese [Eto] Park in SLO...and that is pretty much it for many miles. What is even cooler is the little town of Guadalupe which is near Santa Maria, and still has intact buildings from when it was a Japantown. There is also an old Chinese community house in the Cambria area, which was used long ago by Chinese Seaweed Farmers. For now, I will copy a good reference from the Atlas Obscura on this monument in SLO, as follows: " COUNTLESS TOWNS OWE THEIR VERY existence (and survival) to being a stop on one of the many train routes across America. San Luis Obispo, some 185 miles or so northwest of Los Angeles, California, is one of them. Today, the city honors the often overlooked role that Chinese immigrants played in the construction of America's railways with the monument known as "The Iron Road Pioneers." At least 20,000 Chinese immigrants helped with the superhuman task of constructing the Transcontinental Railroad. Often living and working in an atmosphere of open discrimination, their contribution was largely ignored in the congratulations. These workers have sometimes been referred to as "silent spikes." "The Iron Road Pioneers," the small statue outside the San Luis Obispo Amtrak station, pays tribute to these nameless workers who toiled on the rails. It also memorializes the many who died in the process, buried in unmarked graves. Unveiled in 2003, this bronze statue was created by Elizabeth MacQueen. It features two traditionally dressed men standing opposite each other levering tracks into position, a pile of rivets alongside ready to complete the next small stage of their endless task." In addition, there is a plaque right across from the monument that tells the story. The monument and plaque were contributed in great part due to the local Chinese community, including local organizations that are also affiliated with long-time local residents, a Chinese Church, and people from Cal-Poly University. There is a small population of Chinese who have periodic events and activities throughout the year. Every so often, we also get involved, but the pandemic has put a damper on many things.

Located along highway 101 in California's Central Coast in the county of San Luis Obispo with a…read morepleasant, moderate weather year round. We love this classic, beach, small town that offers so much to its residents and visitors such as sandy beaches, camping, beautiful parks and so much more. It is dog-friendly so you see many fur babies around. We visit every summer and enjoy our staycation in Pismo and bring our dog along. Downtown has many shops and eateries, all small businesses which makes it even more special to us. We have always had a great time in this clean, beach town and will continue to enjoy.

Cute city. Loved visiting . We had no idea there was a car show and man was it packed. Saw so many…read morebeautiful cars! Being from Oxnard, I grew up with this car culture so it felt like I was home! The minus was the traffic craziness and really no officers out controlling it all. A lot of streets were blocked off causing tons of delays. We paid 20 bucks for parking , walked some trails and the beach. Cool that they allow vehicles on the beach! I had never seen that before. Lots of families and soccer teams on the beach on a Saturday.