Though it’s best known for its namesake city, San Luis Obispo County is made up of a series of small beach towns and rural, wine-producing communities. Local brewer Rodney Cegelski said it best when he described the region as “where cowboys meet surfers,” a nod to the county’s mix of rural and ocean lifestyles, including the rolling hills of Paso Robles, the mountains of San Luis Obispo, and the coastlines of Morro Bay, Pismo, Cambria and San Simeon. From mountain trails to ocean cliffs with an epic barbecue scene smashed in between, it has everything you could want as an adventurer, topped off with a climate where the sun shines more than 300 days a year.
Where to Stay
SLO Brew Lofts
Though not on the coast, an overnight stay in San Luis Obispo is a treat for those looking for something to do once the sun goes down. A college town filled with bars and restaurants, it is the hub of nightlife in the region, and you’ll definitely want to stay downtown and be mobile on foot. And what better way to be in the thick of it than to sleep at the city’s best brewery. Locally owned SLO Brew is opening five lofts above its brand-new brewpub, ranging from one to three bedrooms, each with a kitchen, dining area and fireplace. Any money you save by cooking in the kitchen will surely be offset by beers downstairs at the brewery, but hey, that’s how it goes. Set to be finished this spring, reservations for the lofts are already being accepted.
