Holiday Happenings in San Luis Obispo

It's time of year... the Holidays are happening in San Luis Obispo! And, we are not lacking in activities for locals and tourists to participate in! As the days get shorter and darker earlier, the streets of Downtown SLO will be lit up and shining for the holidays with beautiful tree lights, flags and holiday window displays. As you stroll and shop for your perfect holiday gifts, you can stop by Mission Plaza to see Santa and his elves, and even take a photo with the man himself! Santa's House runs daily through December 24th. Capture that perfect holiday moment with Santa and friends, and when you're done, why not ride the holiday Carousel? Every year Mission Plaza shines with the lights of a beautiful vintage carousel and beautifully decorated tree that add that little extra touch of holiday spirit to the Plaza! But wait there's MORE, There's so much to do in San Luis Obispo during the holidays we hope you get the opportunity to take a minute and enjoy some of them.

Visit DowntownSLO.com for more information on San Luis Obispo Downtown Events!

January is Restaurant Month

Indulge in San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month, January 1–31, 2014. Participating restaurants will offer special menus, most featuring a three-course prix fixe meal for $30. Pair your meal with award-winning local wines from San Luis Obispo wine country for an additional charge. Reservations recommended. Prices and offers vary per restaurant. We hope you join us during this exciting month celebrating some of the finest cuisine on the Central Coast! Get away from the hustle of the holidays and escape to serene San Luis Obispo. With restaurants specializing in farm to table organic cuisine you can enjoy the best of the central coast during the day then unwind with a delicious 3-course meal for $30 at participating restaurants in San Luis Obispo during “Restaurant Month”.

Click here for participating restaurants.

SLO Marathon | April 25-27, 2014

Spring on the Central Coast of California - there is no better place for a race than San Luis Obispo. Ready to get out of the cold? Our race day temperature starts in the low 50's and averages in the mid-to-high 60's, sometimes low 70's! Just perfect running weather. One of the most beautiful courses in the nation will take you on a journey through classic California - a turn-of-the-century (19th century that is) downtown, historic neighborhoods with Victorian and Bungalow houses, past a Frank Lloyd Wright building and Chinese Garden, out into the Edna Valley with Morros, vineyards and farmland and a downhill finish at the iconic Madonna Inn. Its not too late to start training and to register for the SLO Marathon!

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