Author: #ShareSLO Staff

This March we are continuing our “Art Starts With” program to highlight the 100+ public art pieces around town. While last month we visited pieces embodying the theme of love, this month we will be showcasing work done by female artists as we reflect on our new theme “Art Starts with Equality.” Because March kicks ...

Green hills, box stores, and all the shopping essentials. Madonna & Los Osos Valley Road is a very active part of SLO. Here is where you will find central access to Laguna Lake Park, the Irish Hills, and Cerro San Luis.   For those seeking fresh air, this part of town provides great access to trails ...

Did you know that in San Luis Obispo, there are 100+ unique pieces of public art around town, from murals and sculptures to benches and stained glass windows? The City of SLO has long made it a priority to share art and beauty where everyone can enjoy it. Now, we’re kicking off a brand-new “Art ...

If you are looking for a full day of fun that’s jam-packed with entertainment, there is something for everyone in SLO South. At the corner of Tank Farm and South Higuera Street, this vibrant and enterprising neighborhood is full of historical sites, trails, restaurants, and shops you can explore during your visit. And here’s some ...

A central location for commuters and travelers taking the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and bike trail, the Railroad District is a historic-yet-enterprising part of town. Traveling to San Luis Obispo via railways is a cost-effective, convenient, and novel way of exploring that takes passengers along gorgeous California coastlines. Learn about the history of the area at ...

Get a taste of what makes SLO so special at Lower Broad Street and Orcutt Road. Minutes from the freeway and surrounded by designated open space and charming neighborhoods, LoBro is a local’s destination that offers outdoor recreation, restaurants, and craft brews. LoBro has close access to trails, Sinsheimer Park, and many must-try staple SLO ...

Come to the Foothill Neighborhood hungry, and you won’t be disappointed. For every great adventure-filled destination, there is a wide range of eateries, and San Luis Obispo is no exception. At the foothills of Cuesta Ridge and the Santa Lucia mountains, the Foothill Neighborhood is the gateway to California Polytechnic University of San Luis Obispo, ...

The Airport District sits at the south edge of town along Broad Street. Treat yourself to a scenic drive through Edna Valley’s wineries and ranches before landing south in Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach. Within minutes outside of town, the Airport District offers locals and visitors easy-access travel and a blossoming business district. Sip local ...

LoHi is nestled between Downtown, Higuera Road, and endearing neighborhoods of Victorian and Craftsman-style homes. A destination for unique shops and dining, LoHi hidden gems include world-famous sandwiches from High Street Market & Deli, recreational marijuana from women-owned Megan’s Organic Market, and contemporary Italian cuisine at Nate’s on Marsh. This part of town runs parallel ...

Looking to get your MoJo working? “MoJo”, slang for capturing good spirits, is a perfect description for this feel-good SLO neighborhood. Lined with shady ficus trees, and unique architecture, you can spot an old-fashioned operating trolley. At the intersection of Monterey and Johnson Streets, Mojo has a view up toward the mountains and is in ...