San Luis Obispo Essential Info
Overview
San Luis Obispo is a city in San Luis Obispo County in the Central Coast region of California.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- Founded in 1772 by Spanish Franciscan Junípero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California's oldest communities.
- In 1982, following public hearings, the City Council approved an ordinance forbidding the construction of "drive-through" businesses.
- Bubblegum Alley in downtown San Luis Obispo is known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley.
- Zac Efron, a teen idol and actor known for his lead role in the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, was born in San Luis Obispo.
Popular Foods
- Smoked Bacon and Peas
- Lobster Mac and Cheese