San Luis Obispo holidays - Chilled, slow-paced and picturesque

Discover a low key lifestyle filled with wine, boutiques and street food

Cruising California’s iconic Highway 1, you will pass through green rolling volcanic hills as you enter the picturesque west coast city of San Luis Obispo.  

The nearby wineries, vineyards and outdoor activities make for a stimulating blend of urban and country lifestyles.

Charming and sophisticated, SLO CAL, as it is known locally, flaunts its leafy, treelined thoroughfares and radiates a distinctly al fresco atmosphere. SLO CALS’s sun-dappled streets are brimming with enticing boutiques, appetising restaurants and trendy drinking establishments. By night, the thriving downtown is abuzz with festivals showcasing live music and entertainment, set alongside a profusion of stalls offering delicious street food.

Venture into the region’s unique coastal wine country and you’ll experience up close its green rolling hills with their myriad vineyards and wineries. The area is renowned for its artisan vintners, so be sure to savour the unique tastes on offer.

Whilst here, take the time to visit nearby Pismo Beach. This vibrant Californian sea-side town is filled with surf shops, beach cottages and delicious sea-food establishments.  Surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding abound for the more active, whilst for a more relaxing experience take a stroll along the broad flat sands or enjoy the gorgeous an early evening cocktail at one of the towns popular sunset spots.