Local Attractions

Here are some other activities nearby.

Thursday, March 27, 6:00 pm
Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market

Over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and MORE!

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Mission San Luis Obispo

This beautiful mission is open all day, with a docent tour starting at 1:15 pm. on Thursday through Saturday and at 2:00 pm Sunday

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Vineyards

North County around Paso Robles is the fastest growing wine growing region in California and one of the largest at 41,000 acres. The county has 16 American Viticultural Areas. Many of the vineyards are open to the public and offer wine tasting and sales. One has a tour by train ride.

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Morro Bay and Points North

Traveling north on California Highway 1 about fifteen and a half miles, brings us to Morro Bay with the westernmost of a string of extinct volcanoes, Morro Rock, overshadows the bay. North of Morro Bay are the Cayucos Pier, the seaside community of Cambria, and the Hearst Castle and Piedras Blancas elephant seal colony.

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Elfin Forest and Mountain of Gold

If outdoor adventures are your thing there are several locations that might interest you west of the convention hotel. At the Los Osos Oaks State Reserve you will find an oak forest with a hiking trail. A few more mile will get you to the El Moro Elfin Forest – a pygmy oak forest overlooking Morro Bay, or to Spooners Cove – a beautiful cove visible from the bluffs trail.

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden displays Mediterranean climate plants from California, South Africa, Australia and around the Mediterranean Sea.

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, Romona Depot, and SLO Streetcar

Built in 1853 and a California Historical Landmark. The adobe is surrounded by a garden.
Also in the gardens is the Romona Depot, Built in 1883 to serve the Romona Hotel on the north side of San Luis Obispo. In the outdoor section is a horse drawn street car that was used on the San Luis Obispo Street Railway between 1887 and 1901.

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Avila Beach and Central Coast Aquarium

Avila Beach lies eight and a half miles south of San Luis Obispo. Almost a brand new community after being rebuilt as a result of mitigation and removal of a massive oil spill, the quaint shops and bay side promenade give Avila Beach a special appeal. To get an even better view of the bay, take a walk out the Avila pier. Also in town is the small Central Coast Aquarium.

Thursday – Sunday, March 27-30
Bubble Gum Alley

Located in downtown San Luis Obispo on the east side of Higuera Street next to Nick the Greek restaurant, this is one of the weirdest places in town. Gum coats both walls of this narrow, 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley. Started over 70 years ago, you can add your own gum to the wall if you dare. Not recommended to visit after dark.

Jack House and Gardens

536 Marsh Street SLO – 1.7 miles north of the convention

The Jack House is a unique piece of California’s elegant and colorful past which will transport visitors back to the Victorian era. The Jack family holds history with some of the most prominent players in the drama of Central California development.

Active in ranching, politics, travel, banking and land development, the Jacks lived in this fine two-story Victorian house for over 90 years and much of the family’s original furnishings, artwork, kitchen utensils, dishes and keepsakes are now on display for visitors.

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

696 Monterey Street, SLO 2 miles north of the convention
Open Wednesday through Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Free

https://www.historycenterslo.org

Located in the old Carnegie Library Building, the museum displays part of their collection documenting the long history of San Luis Obispo County from the indigenous peoples to the present.

San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum

1010 Nipomo Street, SLO 1.9 miles north of the convention

Thursday – Monday. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

$10 for adults and children, $6 for seniors 60+

https://www.slocm.org

Lots of fun activities for children [and entertainment for their adults]

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

801 Grand Ave, SLO 3.2 miles north of the convention

Wednesday – Saturday, 10am to 3pm

Permanent displays present historical artifacts from WWI to modern day conflicts.Tanks, jeeps, howitzers, uniforms, flags and more. Special rotating exhibits. Artifacts donated from people all along the Central Coast.

https://vetmuseum.org/