ShareSLO Ambassador Search is HERE!

The City of San Luis Obispo is looking for its next Social Super Star! The Cities Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) is about to launch its search for a (SLO) Ambassador to showcase the city and all it has to offer over the next year! The winner will be awarded a cash prize to perform social media and marketing services for the City, along with the chance to be “The Face” of San Luis Obispo and gain VIP access to every special event.

The contest will ask contestants to create short videos with testimonials on why they believe they have what it takes to be a “SLO-cialite” and represent San Luis Obispo, for the next year. Contestant videos will be uploaded to the TBID’s ShareSLO Facebook page where the public will be able to vote for their favorite SLO Ambassador contestants.

For more information about the campaign, how to VOTE or how to apply check out www.shareslo.com.

Downtown Boutique Hotel, Granada Hotel and Bistro NOW OPEN!

The highly anticipated and ONLY luxury boutique hotel in downtown San Luis Obispo, the Granada Hotel and Bistro is now ready to open its door’s to locals and visitors alike. This unique hotel offers 17 accommodations, a full-serviced restaurant, spa, and the city’s FIRST rooftop lounge.

The renovation of the beautiful 1920’s building (originally called Hotel Granada) cost over 5 million dollars with the goal of maintaining the unique elements of the property. Each guest room features: exposed brick walls, wood floors, Italian Linens by Fili d’Oro, goose down duvet and pillows, signature seersucker robe, marble top vanity, nickel-plated fixtures, and Kiki de Montparnasse in-room amenity.

Guests are invited to explore San Luis Obispo’s world-class wine country, vibrant downtown shopping district, endless beach and outdoor adventures, and one-of-a-kind cultural attractions such as Hearst Castle, Mission San Luis Obispo, and the World Famous Thursday Evening Farmers Market, conveniently located just one block from the hotel. The Granada Hotel and Bistro is in the perfect location to enjoy all the great attractions and activities San Luis Obispo has to offer.

Holidays, Magic and a Castle…

Hearst Castle Volunteer Vacation and Holiday Evening Tour. Spread the holiday magic this year at Hearst Castle while helping to preserve State Parks. Volunteers are needed to help showcase the Castle’s beautiful gardens for the holidays. Volunteer to deck the halls of Hearst Castle then enjoy its popular holiday evening tour.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening tour that reveals the Castle in a “new light”. Inside, docents take you back to the glory days of the Castle when Hollywood royalty caroused about the grounds.

Exploring the splendor of the Central Coast is also a part of your vacation itinerary: Taste the flavors of the region’s finest food and wine country, enjoy bicycle tours and hikes along the scenic coast, stroll the beaches of Morro Bay, and shop artesian villages. For the active traveler or someone looking to find solitude and relaxation, the combination on activities and pampering are endless.

This all-Inclusive vacation starts at just $495 for 4 days! For more information visit The Nature Corps at: www.thenaturecorps.org/MorroBay.php. Spaces are limited so make your reservations today!

Proceeds from this volunteer vacations program are used to support the Nature Corps student volunteers. For that reason, a portion of your tuition is tax deductible.