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San Luis Obispo Area Guide

Welcome to San Luis Obispo! The city is located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and holds the county seat for San Luis Obispo County. With excellent educational opportunities, affordable housing options, and endless recreational activities you’ll never run out of things to do here!

San Luis Obispo History

San Luis Obispo (which literally means Saint Louis the Bishop in Spanish) is a cultural hub of California’s Central Coast. San Luis Obispo is considered to be one of the oldest cities in California; Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was founded in 1772 by Father Junipero Serra as one of California’s chain of 21 missions. The mission was named after Saint Louis who was the Bishop of Toulouse, France during the 13th century. The city originally incorporated as a General Law city in 1856 and later became a Charter city in 1876.

Parks and Recreation

The San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department believes in “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs”, and strives to meet the needs of the over 40,000 residents who live and play in San Luis Obispo. The Parks and Recreation Department strives to offer fun, recreational activities for all ages and abilities.

Hiking Trails
The Ranger Service provides educational and recreational programs for residents of San Luis Obispo by utilizing the 4,000 acres of designated open space within the city. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain biking, and taking walks down the numerous scenic paths. All kinds of landscapes can be found within 5 miles of the city center including wetlands, woodlands, and waterfalls.

Sports Program
Here you will find a variety of sports leagues open to the citizens of San Luis Obispo, the most popular being Adult Softball. Leagues typically run over a ten week period of time, and facility and equipment maintenance fees are included in the registration fee. If you’re looking for a quality team, look no further!

Area Events

The Parks and Recreation Department hosts several family-oriented events throughout the year for San Luis Residents. There are also a variety of events (Snow Night, the San Luis Obispo Triathlon, Holiday in the Plaza, etc.) that are held in conjunction with the Downtown Association.

Old Fashioned 4th of July Family Celebration
This event is full of fun activities and entertainment for both young and old.

Howl-o-ween Hoopla
This event is held at Farmer’s Market and Garden Street in Downtown San Luis Obispo and includes trick-or-treating at local businesses, carnival games and candy. There is also a “Pumpkins on Parade” showcase and a costume contest!

Area Attractions

Hearst Castle
Once the home of William Randolph Hearst, this historic home is one of the largest house museums in the United States. The California State Parks Association works hard to make sure the museum continues to look like a private residence.

Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course
This ten-hole executive-length course provides a relaxing entertainment option for the whole family.