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What’s the Story?
Contact:
Brittany Garcia, Community & Member Relations Manager
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau
805.781.2530 or Brittany@SanLuisObispoCounty.com
A Taste of San Luis Obispo County
01/01/2012
San Luis Obispo County offers a full menu of fresh seasonal food and wine selections to make a foodie's mouth water.
Heard it through the Wine Grapevine
01/01/2012
San Luis Obispo County is the third largest wine region in California. There are two distinct wine grape growing regions - Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo's Edna Valley - with nearly 200 wineries and more than 100 tasting rooms, featuring award-winning vintages and innovative wine grape growing techniques.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
01/01/2012
San Luis Obispo has recently made news as "the happiest city in America" according to author Dan Buettner in his latest book, Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way, and as featured on Oprah.
Hearst Castle
01/01/2012
Set atop the rolling hills in San Simeon is Hearst Castle®, one of the most popular tourist destinations in California. Originally built as the private estate of art collector and publisher W.R. Hearst, it has become recognized around the world for its glamour, elegance and authentic art pieces. Today it is a California State Park, open to the public daily for guided tour.
Not One Mission, but Two
01/01/2012
Located on Monterey Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the fifth of the 21 missions, was founded in 1772 by Father Junipero Serra and named after Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, France.
Number 1 and Scenic, too!
01/01/2012
Arguably the most scenic drive in the United States, Highway 1 offers up some of the most beautiful and dramatic vistas as it hugs the coast between San Luis Obispo and Monterey.
Ride the Dunes or Drive on the Beach
01/01/2012
Located south of Pismo Beach, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is the only state park in California where cars may drive and camp on the beach.
The Wonders of SLO County
01/01/2012
Although named The Seven Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, there are actually eight, and include Morro Rock, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Madonna Inn, wine country, Hearst Castle, Charles Paddock Zoo, Montaña de Oro State Park, and the San Simeon-Piedras Blancas coastline.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
01/01/2012
San Luis Obispo County is a popular destination for wildlife, especially in winter.
The Mighty, Oak America's National Tree
01/01/2012
The oak-studded hills of San Luis Obispo County are as much a part of the area's landscape as is the dramatic coastline.
Carrizo Plain National Monument
01/01/2012
In one of his last acts as President of the United States, Bill Clinton signed a proclamation designating the Carrizo Plain a National Monument. Located in eastern San Luis Obispo County, the Carrizo Plain is the last remaining reminder of what the San Joaquin Valley used to look like and is an easy drive from Los Angeles
App That!
01/01/2012
San Luis Obispo County goes mobile launching its new mobile app, free of charge to users. Travelers and others can use this countywide resource for up-to-the minute tips on restaurants, lodging, attractions, wine tasting, events and all things San Luis Obispo County.
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