The eclectic downtown village of San Luis Obispo is a surprise for the first time visitor traveling around the Central Coast. From art galleries to gift & coffee shops, the young, vibrant town is natural & pleasant. Scenic yet secluded, this hip little city has it together. Downtown is built around a creek bed & a historic mission. The river walk area has many outdoor dining terraces overlooking the water, plus lots of vegetation & sidewalks meandering along the waters edge. Stay the whole weekend & bring your bike, since downtown is small & parking can be tight.
description: Cool college town with upscale downtown village, restaurants, shops & lots of trees. The creek meanders thru the downtown red brick buidings with walk ways & cafes nearby. Very beautiful setting. And let's not forget the must-see "Wall of GUM" (aka Bubble Gum Alley)