Author: #ShareSLO Staff

When you visit San Luis Obispo, don’t expect to be bound by the clutches of time. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa has stood downtown since 1792, the waves never stop crashing on the nearby shores, and the sun stays shining for most of the year.  The sense of timelessness when you’re here stands out, ...

The Pad Climbing Gym started out nearly twenty years ago as the country’s first nonprofit bouldering gym, but it took until the pandemic for co-founders Kristin and Yishai Horowitz to get their business where they’ve always wanted it to be. Between running multiple businesses and training her dogs, we found time to sit down with ...

When you’re in San Luis Obispo, you’re never too far away from your next world-class glass of wine. Home to Edna Valley’s renowned chardonnays and pinot noirs, SLO has become an international hub for sommeliers to soak in the central coast sun while savoring their favorite flavors.  Better yet, a majority of the valley’s vineyards ...

Art Central is more than just an arts supply store, it’s also a gallery, a classroom and a place for artists of all walks of life to come together. Longtime employee and a talented artist herself, Shauna Jellison, has worked alongside owner Etty Pacifico since 2013. We sat down with Shauna to hear how the ...

It’s that time of year again in San Luis Obispo! Out with the winter blues and in with the sun-soaked spring season. The hills are returning to their perfect shades of emerald green, and this year’s spring wildflower bloom is fast approaching!  After a drier than normal winter, this year’s spring bloom isn’t expected to ...

When their business had to close at the beginning of the pandemic, co-owners Natasha Prybyla and Ryan Heath spent their newfound down time rebranding Sloco Health + Wellness. They focused their energy and efforts into transforming their spa to a wellness center with an emphasis on treatments that don’t require close contact, like cryotherapy and ...

Ready to raise the woof with your furry friend? If you are planning a trip with your dog, there are plenty of pet friendly hotels in San Luis Obispo to choose from.  Dog Friendly Hotels in San Luis Obispo There are over 20 dog friendly hotels in San Luis Obispo, ranging from quaint bed & ...

Spring in San Luis Obispo means fresh air and great reasons to get back outside and explore all the open spaces SLO has to offer. Whether it means bike rides through nature or a laid-back afternoon at the park, SLO has got you covered. Trail Biking and Hiking Go off the beaten path along the ...

Laura Bjorkland and Natalie Risner took their love for mother-daughter shopping dates to the next level when they opened Apropos together in 2002. Natalie grew up in Laura’s first store, Up Your Alley, which sparked her love for fashion and led her to study at FIDM in San Francisco. Once she moved home after college, ...

Spring is just around the corner (can you believe it?!), and that means beautiful weather and a whole host of fun and safe activities to do while in San Luis Obispo. Whether you’re coming from out of town or live nearby, these are some of the things in SLO that are not to be missed. ...