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Luis Obispo Crime Chart
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NEWS
Ongoing Events in San
Luis Obispo County
News: Feeding
America study finds San Luis Obispo County is getting
hungrier
A barn owl couple in California has given birth
to a family and a fan club.
Seasonal
Opportunities:
Dallidet Adobe &
Gardens - SLO – Oldest house in City. 1185 Pacific
(off Toro) Fri 10-4, Sun 1-4 543-0636 Free
Hearst Castle Garden
Tours – Daily tours of the extensive gardens. Thru
Fall 800-444-4445 Charge
Hearst Castle Evening
Tours – Evening Tours Fri & Sat. See actors in ‘30’s
dress. Reserve! 800-444-4445 Charge
On-Going Events for Young
Children (& Young at Heart):
Charles Paddock Zoo -
Atascadero. Fun for all ages. Daily. 461-5080 Charge
Children's Museum - Paso
Robles Fun in former downtown Firehouse Closed Tues
& Wed 238-7432 Charge
Children's Museum - SLO
New building & interactive displays. 544-5437 Charge
Trolley Bus Ride - Avila
Beach. 30 Min. Loop through area, with stops. Sat-Sun
9-6 PM 541-2228 Free
Trolley Bus Ride -
Cambria. 1 hour Loop through area, with stops. Thur-Mon
9-5 PM 541-2228 Free
Trolley Bus Ride - SLO.
20 Min. Loop thru downtown, with stops. Thu 4-9 PM,
Fr-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-4 Charge
On-Going Activities:
Note: Local tour companies & limo services are
available to arrange visits to the following.:
Ag Adventures Countywide.
Visit local farms, U-pick, fruit, flower & vegetable
stands. Brochure. Free
Art Galleries -
Countywide. Many galleries offer exhibits by local
artists. Free
Balloon Rides - Paso
Robles. Soar above the beautiful wine country. Reserve
458-1530 Charge
Beach Drives - Grover
Beach. Only place you can drive car or ATV on beach!
(Rentals avail.) Charge
Bike Rides - Avila Beach.
Bike (or stroll !) along beautiful 2.5 mile Bob Jones
Bike Trail. Free
Bird Watching -
Countywide (esp. Morro Bay) County is one of the top
sites10 in the USA! Free
Dunes Walks - Nipomo.
Walks thru Nature preserve. Daily. Many tours. 343-2455
Charge
Golf Courses - 14
different courses, with tee-times easily available. See
Brochure. Charge
Kayaking - Bring your
own, or several businesses rent them in Morro Bay.
Charge
National Geographic Giant
Screen Theater - Hearst Castle(r)-San Simeon. “Building
the Dream” 927-6811 Charge
Nature Walks - Morro Bay.
Active schedule of guided tours. Check schedule.
772-2694 Free
Piedras Blancas
Lighthouse Tour – Tues, Thurs, Sat-Meet at motel 1
mile N of Lighthouse @9:45AM 927-7361 Charge
Seal Watching - Avila
Beach. Watch as seals bark, swim, sleep and fish on
Harford Pier. 595-5400 Free
Wildlife Tours -
Countywide. Specialized tours available (hiking, biking,
fishing, kayaking etc.) Charge
Wine Tasting -
Countywide. 200+ wineries offer tastings. Many open
daily Many Free
Museums:
Art Center - SLO - Art
museum with changing exhibits. Closed Tuesdays. 543-8562
Donation
Art Gallery - Morro Bay-
Artists cooperative with changing exhibits. Daily 12-4.
772-2504 Free
Dana Adobe - Nipomo
Oldest house in County. Sunday afternoons. 929-5679
Charge
Estrella Warbirds Museum
- Paso Robles. Historic Aircraft. Sat. & Sun.
227-0440 Donation
History Museum - SLO
County history in old Carnegie Library. Wed - Sun.
543-0638 Donation
Jack House Museum - SLO
Historic downtown Victorian home. Sunday afternoons.
781-7308 Charge
Mission San Luis Obispo-
SLO. Historic mission, still in service. Daily. 781-8820
Donation
Mission San Miguel- San
Miguel Historic mission, still in service. Daily.
467-3256 Donation
Natural History Museum -
Morro Bay Nature exhibits, esp. for kids. Daily.
772-2694 Kids Free
North County Museums
History museums open. Sun 1-4 PM. 467-3357 Donation
Rios - Caledonia Adobe -
San Miguel. Historic house. Fri -Sunday 467-3357 Free
South County Museums -
AG. Historic school & buildings. Sat 12-3, Sun 1-4
PM. 473-5077 Donation
Not responsible for
changes / cancellations. For more information on these
and other events,
Visit www.SanLuisObispoCounty.com
or call 805-541-8000
San
Luis Obispo Travel Guide
Maps
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San Luis Obispo
Farmer's Market downtown bar-b-q
Take a stroll through the open-air
Farmers' Market in downtown San Luis Obispo. Open every
Thursday evening. Plenty of booths and entertainment.
