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

56 °F

Mostly Clear

Fun Facts

1. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Franciscan Junípero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California's oldest communities.
2. In 1982, following public hearings, the City Council approved an ordinance forbidding the construction of "drive-through" businesses.
3. Bubblegum Alley in downtown San Luis Obispo is known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley.
4. 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

1. Smoked Bacon and Peas
2. Lobster Mac and Cheese