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!

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.

This gym is cozy but does the job! I have been coming out the past few weeks for the open play…read morevolleyball on Sunday and Wednesday from 7PM-9PM. Great crowd to get some play time with. This facility used to be the Old USO. I have peeled in the community center side and it looks nice. Also the bathrooms are very clean.

Again of five stars. I always buy tickets in advance and also get a ticket for the ride up there…read more We saw Alex Lucero this time. He sounded like Joe Cocker. Everybody was dancing and had a good time. My husband bought a bottle of wine and we drink about half of it. I know some of the volunteers there and they really work hard. They're there every weekend when they have concerts setting up staying for the concert and then tearing down much appreciated. Always remember to tip wherever there's a tip jar. My brother and his girlfriend want to go with us when we go again next year. I even recognize people from last year. Great following.

WORST customer service EVER. I purchased tickets online for what I thought was the 1pm tour,…read morebecause that's what the website said, but when the tickets arrived via text they said 1pm. So I emailed for clarification and they responded confirming that I had a 1pm tour. The website clearly says 11 and 1! When I arrived at 12:40 to get into the gate, it was locked. We called and the lady (same lady from email) told me that my tour was at 12 and that I was late, they don't do refunds, she already sent our docent home and that I was wrong on my time. She was SO RUDE!! I do not know how someone like this is still employed here, even if she volunteers, she's costing this place money! I checked my email again, it said 1pm! I called her back to tell her that she was wrong and she continued to blame me for her mistake. So after all of that nothing, I can use the tickets at a later time, even though I'm from out of town, and may not be able to come back. She did not care. This experience has been very disappointing. I really wanted to see the lighthouse, but I do NOT want to see her. And from the other reivews, I can see that she's been there for a while and is rude to everyone. Please find someone else to run this place. Think twice before booking. images for proof

This is a relatively small facility but with connections throughout the county. Staff a friendly,…read morehelpful, and knowledgeable.

I looooove this library. Very friendly staff, 2 handy self check outs, and 3 reference computers…read more They always have something going on for the community, and they're always striving to be better. Great selection of items and whatever they don't have, they'll order for you from another library.

I have to write based on older impressions, when I graduated. I used to make the library my primary…read morestudy spot. James Webb, Ph. D, was my Exercise Physiology Professor- a uniquely wise and intelligent gentleman, who challenged me to study outside my intellectual means- so, Kennedy Library was the obvious place. Applied Physiology, Physician and Sports medicine, and other amazing journals I would dive into the literature and deeply immerse myself. I will always deeply respect this library and its amazing holdings.,

Clean, spacious, and bright facility. Gorgeous views of the hills and modern filtered water…read moredispensers on each floor are major pluses in my book. Only downside is lack of outlets. There are none in the corals and only an occasional one on the walls for the desks. Visitors: No wifi access provided to visitors so if that's you, find the one public computer near the stairs on each floor for Internet access.

It's all a library should be and then some. Super helpful staff. Supplied with practically…read moreeverything I end up looking to read. Grateful for their work.

We went here for a kids' event and were surprised by how many homeless people were inside. There…read morewere a lot of people with significant amounts of luggage and the whole first floor smelled like stale urine. The second floor was better, but it's not a place I will be visiting again. All the librarians were friendly and attentive, the library itself looked new and organized, but it's not a place I would bring young kids to roam and read like I did as a kid.

Easy, pleasant experience. Needed a certified death certificate and was able to obtain and was in…read moreand out in less than 15 minutes. Helpful friendly staff- easy to follow instructions- clean organized facility. Small fee if paying with card- checks accepted. Paid street parking as well as a nearby paid parking structure.

Gabriella and Monique were all very helpful. They worked with me to get the documents I needed.read more