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Visiting San Luis Obispo, CA


A weekend in this charming and scenic town, situated halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, can be whatever you want it to be: a relaxing getaway or a buzz of activity. For serenity, pack a lunch and head north or south to picnic at one of the dozens of picturesque wineries. Head west for great beaches, perfect for a leisurely swim. For a dose of history, visit the birthplace and heart of this quaint town: the beautiful adobe-brick Mission... more » A weekend in this charming and scenic town, situated halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, can be whatever you want it to be: a relaxing getaway or a buzz of activity. For serenity, pack a lunch and head north or south to picnic at one of the dozens of picturesque wineries. Head west for great beaches, perfect for a leisurely swim. For a dose of history, visit the birthplace and heart of this quaint town: the beautiful adobe-brick Mission San Luis Obispo. Children will revel in the plentiful fun activities, such as the Charles Paddock Zoo, the Morro Bay Aquarium and the Children's Museum. For a laugh or a gasp, stop in at the outrageously decorated Madonna Inn, where nothing in the garish décor is consistent except for an abundance of the color pink. All are welcome for a peek inside the lobby's men's room for more interior design surprises. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Nov
65°F 18°C
43°F 6°C
1 in 3 cm
Dec
62°F 16°C
39°F 3°C
2 in 5 cm
Jan
61°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 5 cm
Feb
61°F 16°C
40°F 4°C
3 in 8 cm
Mar
63°F 17°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
65°F 18°C
42°F 5°C
1 in 3 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
76°F 24°C
Lo:
45°F 7°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
72°F 22°C
Lo:
47°F 8°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
67°F 19°C
Lo:
45°F 7°C

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Madonna Inn

Nov 5, 2009

Nice crazy hotel, all rooms are different and somehow a bit kitch. We booked a love nest suite room. It was all pink, from floor to ceiling with a nice romantic tower. Upon arrival we found a bottle...more

4 of 5 stars
California
Nov 4, 2009

In the Central Coast of California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco is the college town of San Luis Obispo, home of California Polytechnic State University, SLO. Freshman students, just...more

Rose Garden Inn - San Luis Obispo

3 of 5 stars
tpinlb
Nov 3, 2009

I stayed there in September 2009. The hotel room was clean, there were not any bugs or dirt that I could see. The price was just right. It was about a 2 mile drive into downtown San Luis Obispo. I...more

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