This is a wonderful library with so much to do for the whole family. The building is 3 stories tall…read morewith each level having a different set of books. The 2nd level for kids is great with a play area to read in, draw, play games, and even print out your 3d item. The big bonus for me is they also sell book for a very reasonable price so I am all in.

This is a nice looking cool Library that sits in the Downtown area of the city.I was once here and…read morei was amazed at the size of the place, and how unique they were. Lots of books, magazines, childrens books, and much more resources you will find here. They have resemble fees to use the books you borrow. Professional staff here. I was very impressed with this particular library.

Awesome staff. 2 hot meals. Tablets to Learn and earn. Overall awesome however I don't recommend…read moreanyone to go to jail!

My son is there right now. He just recently, a week ago, went to the hospital because he passed…read moreout. At the hospital, they discovered he had blood clots in both lungs and both feet. He stayed there for a week for treatment of his blood clots. They sent him home with 3 months of blood clot medication. Five days later he had to surrender himself to jail time he owed at SLO County Jail. He came with the meds they prescribed him from the hospital, but on his 3rd day there, they finally only gave him his blood clod prescription! He said his feet are very swollen! He's also on anti depression and anxiety medication. So much for Mental Health at SLO County Jail!!! I'm worried because I lost my Mom to blood clots 5 years ago! Scary Almost a week there and they haven't given him his prescribed anti depressant pills. But they finally gave him the blood clot pills only because I called them and warned them!!!..so they gave it to him because they don't want to be in trouble if he dies. Nice of them

As far as I am concerned, this is the best place to have a wedding in San Luis Obispo ... ever. In…read morefact (if you didn't guess) this is where my husband and I got married. This is why I loved it, and why all my family is still talking about how ours was the best wedding they had ever been to: 1 - Really beautiful garden, and it is SLO, so you know the weather is going to be beautiful. There are lots of pretty benches and places to take photos. 2 - None of this dumb "all included package" junk, so you can have whatever you want! We had friend's as the musicians, DJ, photographers, bartender, officiant, and Mo's catered. Mmmmm .... Mo's. 3 - CHEAP. It is a city park, so you go pay a relatively small fee at the Parks and Rec. department to rent the area (I think it was $600ish), and then a $99 one day liquor license. 4 - It is roughly across the street from the Travelodge on Marsh, so you can reserve a block of rooms for your guests, and they can WALK to your wedding. And if not ... there is ample parking. 5 - It is close enough to downtown to go to bars and stuff after, but far enough away that there is little noise from traffic. So yeah, maybe it isn't great if you have a HUGE family (ours was about 130 people, which was just right), and you do have to get all the tables, linens, your cake, and everything there and set up ... but really ... grab a few friends, and family members. We started at 8 am and had the place set up by 9:30or 10, which left plenty of time to get ready for our 3 o'clock ceremony. I wouldn't have changed anything about the day. Everything was perfect, and we didn't spend tens of thousands of dollars.

Those interested in local history will find this Victorian home - constructed circa 1880 and filled…read morewith many of its original furnishings, artwork, kitchen utensils, dishes, family keepsakes, and a library housing more than two thousand volumes, including a number of valuable first editions and many of the Harvard Classics - of interest. Although their fame didn't extend much beyond the Central California coast, the Jacks were active enough in ranching, politics, travel, banking, and land development to inspire the city of San Luis Obispo to restore and maintain their estate as a tourist attraction. Every Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00pm, guided tours of the interior and immaculately-landscaped gardens are conducted by volunteer docents; adults $2.00, children free.

I absolutely love going to Barnes and Noble to peruse new titles, look at the beautiful journals,…read morecheck out the games, and more. You can find local interest items as well. There is a great variety in prices, so if you are looking for a gift or something for a set price, this is an easy source to utilize. The only downside is the customer service at Barnes and Noble. It may be that I always visit when they are busy, but the staff never go out of their way to help, don't seek to care if you find what you are looking for, I have stood at the "customer service" desk several times and had the person at the desk completely ignore me. They didn't even offer an, "I'll be right with you." One even walked away to do something while I was standing there. Wow. All in all, I will still visit for my book needs, but I never expect good servic

I've been to Book Stores ALL my life. Naturally born book worm. Ive frequented SO many B & Ns I…read moreshould get compensation. jk but I really wanted to say SLO Barnes & Noble? Is where it's at!! Nestled in the beautiful heart of downtown SLO only a stones throw from other thriving businesses, beautiful architecture, great restaurants/eateries and right there next to ALL of the awesomeness? Barnes & Noble SLO. Love this bookstore! Feels like stepping into an exclusive hidden world of awesome stationary, music, books, and just about anything you can imagine for the wee ones. Should you be traveling? & need to grab some slime, or a lego kit, cards to play. Something for everyone here. Including the book worm sig other who mayn't be that into just books. Love this little nook of magic!

Cuesta is great. I went here before transferring to Cal Poly and my experience at Cuesta was way…read morebetter. More engaged and caring professors, smaller class sizes, better academic counselors, more scheduling options for classes, fewer bureaucratic hurdles. It really felt like Cuesta's mission was to help students graduate. The parking does suck, and driving there also sucks. But so does parking/driving to Cal Poly, so it isn't like there's some secret school with fantastic parking around here. Bottom line: Cuesta changed my life. It got me out of the restaurant industry and into grad school. It barely cost anything and I learned a lot. If you're looking to have a traditional college experience/meet and party with lots of new friends, Cuesta is going to feel serious and quiet to you. If you're driven to get your education, you'll do well and have tons of support.

Campus is good size, clean, ample parking (don't forget to pay for parking). Swimming pool is big,…read moredeep and a lot of fun. We love the family night swim on Thursdays. Athletic and workout fields are kept well. Classes are easy to find. We truly like the programs offered for adults, kids, families. The website is very user friendly. Check out what Cuesta has to offer :))

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.

Ahh, San Luis Obispo--how do you capture it in a short review? It's a charming, laid-back college…read moretown w/a small-town feel, yet it still offers plenty of amenities, services, shops, & dining options. Surrounded by scenic hillsides, just minutes from the coast & close to popular tourist attractions. The vibe here is noticeably different from So. California. People are friendlier, calmer, & seem genuinely happier--perhaps thanks to the slower pace, open space, & peaceful environment. It almost feels like stepping into a different world back in time! Far from the crowds, congestion, & hustle of LA, Inland Empire, Orange County & San Diego. SLO is family-friendly, safe, serene--a lovely escape if you're looking for beauty, community, & simplicity.

Best experience of my life! I was invited to attend the annual Poly Royal Rodeo and it did not…read moredisappoint. I ket the university president and watched the Artemis II return to earth. All riders were students of some college or university in California. It was a great evening.

Love their motto - "Learn by doing."…read more Quality/Quantity - Beautiful safe campus. I especially like the gym. Wish I had time to take more pictures. My daughter wanted to get her traditional Acai Bowl. And they were able to split our order in half, thank you. 6 colleges. The campus is approximately 9,178 acres. 19 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Too many awards and accolades to name here; see website. Atmosphere - College atmosphere. So cool and hip - Like me, lol. They also have a very high % of getting the students jobs, careers or go on to grad school (approx 91%). Amazing job fairs, etc. Service - Good. Price - Tuition approximately $14-15k. Non tuition expenses are approximately $25k. Expect to spend approximately $50k a year for an undergrad degree. The good news is that the costs are very similar for a masters degree. Oh, I also recommend the study abroad program. :) So save a little more $$$. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1901. My daughter and I love coming back annually, if not more often. :)

Such a great selection for books, school items, and resources, for young minds! Michele is…read moreextremely helpful with locating any book needs for SLOCA students. Prices are extremely reasonable and there's a great assortment of snacks and fun choices if you bring the Littles along with you!

The staff here are great! They are always very nice and helpful! Highly recommended! The books are…read moreinteresting and well chosen!

The store has a lot to offer - so many used books. However, I found the signage hard to read to be…read morea to find genres on my own. Also, the staff really keeps to themselves in conversation making it harder to ask for help. The books were priced well and I left with a 1948 copy of This Side of Paradise and 8 Nancy Drew Books.

This is a cute little bookstore in a fun street of SLO! I can't believe it's the only one around…read morethat sells used books! I was looking for one particular book and luckily they had it and for cheap too! The guy that was there was super helpful in finding it!