Chinatown San Luis Obispo is a lovely small shop that truly left a lasting impression on me. I…read morearrived right as they were closing (around 5 pm, if I'm not mistaken), and since it was Christmas, I really wanted to buy some ornaments before leaving town early the next morning. When I explained my situation, the owner kindly let me in anyway. I will never forget that thoughtful gesture. It meant so much and showed the heart behind this small business. If you're visiting San Luis Obispo, this is definitely a place worth supporting!

Ah Louise aka On Wong Store in San Luis Obispo Chinatown was started in 1870, and 1874 it was the…read morefirst Chinese store that sold merchandise and groceries, he also open a bank, a post office, a Chinese pharmacy and a brickyard for contractor in 1940 much of the very first Chinatown in California was torn down. Ah Louise building is still standing today as a Historical Landmark and operating today as a knick knacks store selling lot's of cute Items, I was able to talk to the now store keeper, the stated to me that the family still own the building, there is also a few Chinese building still standing as well

My little ode to the City of Morro Bay. To me the harbor and waterfront vibe is unmatched. Unlike…read more its neighboring coastal town neighbors, the coexistence of both businesses (tourism and commercial fishing) is symbiotic. Not competing with one another but exists mutually bringing out the best to draw tourists in, like myself. Also ancient lore has it that the calm is brought about by the calming effects of the Morro Rock. Embarcadero: The waterfront, which is called the Embarcadero, is a mix of retail shops, restaurants, hotels, charter tours, local service businesses, and parks. The Embarcadero is well planned out. Behind the shops is a walkway (ADA) with views of the harbor. There is an area with a telescope that locals call the seal viewing point. There is a floating platform in the harbor that seals flop onto and lounge about in each other's company. When there's something to talk about, they sure can chat it up. They can be loud and expressive, heard from the shore. The telescope is free, not one of those coin operated jobbers. Waterfront coastal access walkway: Throughout the harbor view walkway are information boards describing the local plants, animals, ecosystems, and city history.Plus there are memorials along the walkway, to name a few: Anchor Memorial honoring fisherman lost at sea; Nick Howell Legacy Bench honoring his contributions to the local community; First Landing of Filipinos in America marker; and CA state historic landmark # 821 Morro Rock. Restroom Situation: Having clean and accessible restrooms is so important especially for folks day tripping doing the tourist thing. There are public restrooms throughout the Embarcadero and along the coastal access walkway linking the Embarcadero to Coleman Park, iconic Morro Bay Rock and adjoining Morro Strand beach. The parking lots next to the Rock and beach is free. Free access to the beach as well. I gotta hand it to the City for the forethought of the multitude of restrooms. Boat Launch: On the far side of the Embarcadero Street from the Morro Rock is a boat launch that is free to use. But be aware that parking fees for the launch is enforced. It use to be free, but that changed recently in March 2026. Plus this area has a park (Greenspace, play area, picnic table/bbqs, restroom, fish cleaning station). Maritime Museum: Such a special place. Outdoor exhibits of real vessels. The one room museum surprisingly holds significant local artifacts and historical info. Plus the best part, it's FREE. Donations accepted but no pressure or mention by staff to do so. Landmarks: +Morro Rock - The Rock stands 580 feet tall and is a volcanic plug dating back to 20,000 million years ago. It's against the law to climb onto the rock. It's a protected area for birds. Plus with all the guano, you don't want any part of that, +Three Stacks- PG& E built an energy plant along the harbor in the 1950s. Thus the three stacks. The plant was closed in 2014. After a study was completed that determined it would take about $1 million per year to maintain the three stacks, the City voted to remove the three stacks which will be taken down by 2028. Say your goodbyes now. History: The Chumash tribe lived here before the European settlers. Archaeological artifacts of the local tribe date back to over 3500 years ago. Then by the late 1500s, it has the earliest recorded European interactions. By the late 1700s, permanent European settlement occurred in the area. In 1870, the city became officially incorporated, just 20 years later after California obtained statehood in 1850.

We passed by here yesterday before heading home. We were in Cambria which is a short drive north of…read moreMorro Bay. Morro bay is a beautiful seaside town. They have nice places to eat and shop at. Some of our favorites are Dorn's, Giovanni's and Dockside to name a few. Cal Poly is not too far away, in San Louis Obispo. It's definitely worth checking out. You will see lots of surfers at the beach close to Morro Rock.

Pretty shocking to find such an awesome looking building and this town. Looks like a little chunk…read moreof ancient Rome.

Our City hall is a real gem. First built in 1913 it was the crown jewel of Atascadero. Fast forward…read moreto 2003 and the San Simeon earthquake severely damaged the building. Skip now to today. and with the help of good vision, a great plan and lots of money, the building is restored beyond the grandeur of its beginnings. Now up to earthquake code, and more it is a hub of city activity. The dome in the main lobby is world class, and even if you have no business to conduct at City hall, step in and enjoy the view. The ceiling is marvelous. There are 2 single room museums that depict tent city, and the earthquake rebuild. all done so well. A real city hall to be proud of.

Cambria's Veterans' Hall is the town's event center hosting many trade shows, community events, and…read moregovernment meetings. This year we visited Cambria's third annual Gem Show. That was a great event and highly recommend. - Every Friday afternoon the Cambria Street Fair is held here. - This building was moved here from Camp San Luis Obispo where it was once a movie theater.

Again of five stars. I always buy tickets in advance and also get a ticket for the ride up there…read more We saw Alex Lucero this time. He sounded like Joe Cocker. Everybody was dancing and had a good time. My husband bought a bottle of wine and we drink about half of it. I know some of the volunteers there and they really work hard. They're there every weekend when they have concerts setting up staying for the concert and then tearing down much appreciated. Always remember to tip wherever there's a tip jar. My brother and his girlfriend want to go with us when we go again next year. I even recognize people from last year. Great following.

We just attended a concert at the Lighthouse outdoor venue. It was fantastic! The music, the views,…read moreand the staff. But.............this was a bummer. You cannot bring in water. They make you dump it before you enter the seating area. The women at the entry was very rude when I asked why. So your only way to have water is to buy the small plastic bottles which are not great for drinking or for the environment. My suggestion would be to have a filling station inside the venue so people with water bottles could drink water for free in their own vessels.

So if you know me a little, you know I always love checking out local flavor…read more I travel to this area of California every summer. Last summer I had seen this chapel from Highway 46 as I entered wine country. It caught my attention so I decided to check it out on the way home. Location is easy to find and it's on McMillan Canyon Road. You can easily miss the turn so use your GPS. Once you turn onto the road the chapel comes in full view. It's like this beautiful beacon standing the middle of the foothills of central California. I pulled into the parking lot with not a soul in sight. We hiked the 300 feet up to the chapel with gorgeous vineyards keeping us company on the way up. For those that are unable to complete the steep walk, there is a paved road entrance behind the chapel but only open on Sundays. The chapel was not open but it still had a lovely exterior. The chapel was built by Judge William Clark a local Shandon resident in 1993. It was built in the style of English architect Christopher Wren who also worked on St. Paul's Cathedral in London. It is open for mass on most Sundays at 8:00am and once a year they host Festival Mozaic. The chapels name was changed to Serra Chapel in 2015. If you enjoy local flavor, this is a must stop I highly recommend.

Went there one time. One time only. They don't have proper seating and the woman seated in front of…read moreme thought my child was going to kick her or something. She got up and stared at my son. I wasn't greeted at door of chapel. Priest was busy talking with others. He looked at me , and that was that. Not even a smile. I won't be a part of a hypothetical congregation as theirs.

Nice to see that this old school house has been maintained very well. It wasn't open. I just looked…read morein through the windows and saw that it still had like an original wood-burning furnace. Looks like it's used for a meeting space now. Nice spot to just pull over and rest. Enjoy the view. Lots of parking.

I remember the very first time I visited SLO. We went out to dinner and asked the waitress what's…read morethere to do in town. She mentioned a few things which we had already check out in town. Her remarks, welcome to SLO town, you pretty much done it all. Hence the SLO...lol... I always thought that was funny. The memory of that stuck with me every time someone mentioned the town. Fast forward to years later and many of visit. This place isn't what i remembered. Downtown now is bustling with loads of shopping and amazing restaurants. It is a college town but with a lively community. So many amazing places for shopping and dining. Every one of the restaurant we've been too, I highly recommend. Also the restaurant/bars for a nightcaps are all worth it. Walking up and down the street is a good couple of blocks but packed with major charms. The park and river walk is quite nice and cute. I believe there's a farmers market on Thursday which I heard is amazing. You're not far from the ocean, a good 20 minutes or so to Morro bay. Besides the downtown, there's a good amount of place nearby. Gone are the days when I really thought it was slow here that it wasn't worth coming back. Now it's pretty lively. Don't let the name fool you.

How stupid is this. I paid for parking, then came out to a ticket on my windshield that listed a…read moredifferent license plate number and a different make but listed the last 4 of my vin number. Unnecessary bs. At least have someone who knows how to input number and letters. Smh again unnecessary BS.