RACE SLO at the SLO Marathon

The SLO Marathon is a one of a kind race, that allows runners of all levels to choose from a 5k run, Half or Full Marathon as they run through the charming Downtown and beautiful vineyards of San Luis Obispo.

Whether you're training to win, beat your personal record, just have fun with friends or its your first time, it's time to put on those hot looking shoes and RACE SLO! Ready for a challenge and the reward of belonging to the endurance community? Our marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified and the marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The 5K and Children's Fun Run at the Madonna Inn is a great way to get started!

Learn more and Register HERE!

Nature Corps Spring Break Voluntour and Wine Tasting Weekend

Enjoy your Spring Break in San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay State Park May 2nd-4th, 2014! Restore California’s extraordinary coastal dunes and then enjoy wine tasting on the Central Coast.

Help to preserve the endangered Snowy Plovers while experiencing the best of the Central Coast. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, fine wine, and VIP tours of famous attractions while you help to restore critical coastal dunes habitat. You'll be on the beach collecting seeds, replacing invasive vegetation with native plants, and working in the park nursery.

After volunteering you'll have time to explore the beaches of Morro Bay, tour the famed Hearst Castle, and visit San Luis Obispo's world-famous downtown. You will also go on nature hikes, kayak across the Bay, and enjoy the delectable wines of the Central Coast. Book by March 9th and SAVE $50!!

For more information and details on the itinerary click here.

SLO International Film Festival | March 5-9, 2014

The SLO International Film Festival is an annual event that lights up the Central Coast. From cutting edge documentaries to tried and true cinema classics, the SLOIFF celebrates film on the 'big screen' by offering something for everyone. Experience HOLLYWOOD & VINES EVENTS that pair excellent local wines with film classics. Or the RED CARPET EVENTS, where we welcome celebrities from Hollywood filmmakers to action sports legends.

This year the Festival honors actor and musician Jeff Bridges with the King Vidor Award on Saturday March 8th. Enjoy premieres of INDEPENDENT FILMS – films that you may not have a chance to see anywhere else. Filmmakers from all over the world attend the Festival and offer informative Q & A sessions after the screening of their films.

And don’t forget Surf Movie Night! With so many activities and films to see, the SLO Film Festival is a must see! We give it two thumbs up!

Learn more about all the films and special events at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival

Travel and Adventure Shows- Putting SLO on the map!

The San Luis Obispo team recently hit the streets to talk about all the things we love about San Luis Obispo at both the Bay Area and LA Travel and Adventure shows! These shows allowed San Luis Obispo exposure to people who have never heard of this Central Coast gem. And many asked... "Why should we visit San Luis Obispo?"

Well for starters, SLO has More than 30 downtown San Luis Obispo hotels – including bed and breakfasts, boutique inns, larger chain hotels and economy lodges – provide the ideal gateway for visiting all of San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast region. Explore premier California wine country, sandy beaches, scenic state parks and one-of-a-kind attractions like Hearst Castle, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and the world-famous Thursday evening farmers' market.

Recently named the "Happiest Place in the USA" by National Geographic author Dan Buettner (featured on Oprah), San Luis Obispo's warm community and small-town charm gives city dwellers a breath of fresh air. With a population of 45,000, San Luis Obispo offers travelers the cultural attractions, shopping and gourmet cuisine befitting of a larger city.

It's the best of both worlds. And one of the "Happiest Places in the World." Beat that, Mickey Mouse.

Visit us and see the magic for yourself!

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