I was in the gallery over thanksgiving. I selected two Steve Thomas prints. I have purchased over…read more20 prints at this gallery in the past 5 years. This was the first time I had interacted with the owner's daughter. When they were shipped to my home, they were not what I had purchased. I contacted the gallery, left a message but no response. My brother purchased artwork the previous year from the owner and same thing occurred. The owner doubted his experience and wanted him to keep what was sent and purchase what he originally wanted. I found a gallery in Pleasanton that carries Thomas's work so I will be purchasing from there.

The moment that we walked in, the owner McKinley greeted us cheerfully; the gallery displayed local…read morearts and works of artists, it all beautifully done with bright color; McKinley took time to talk about some stories of SLO and sounding cities. It is a nice experience to visit this gallery no matter you want to purchase a piece of art or just walking around.

This is by far my favorite gallery in SLO. I always some irresistible piece to purchase. They have…read morelocal artists as well as larger brands. Everything is beautiful and well priced too!

This store is located downtown so parking can be an issue. If you're looking for some unique…read morejewelry or local art, this is the place to go. The prices vary so there's something for everyone. If you're visiting the area and looking to bring back some treasures, this is the place to go

Great gallery offering all fine art mediums .. lots of art to enjoy…read moreLove being part of this new gallery in downtown arts district

From the owner: SLO Gallery features the full variety of art from the Central Coast. We are located adjacent to San…read moreLuis Obispo Creek in downtown SLO.

Great collection of things old and new. And the staff were super helpful when we had questions on…read moresome of the maps.

Absolutely love this store! It's warm, inviting and has some amazing handmade recycled and vintage…read moreitems. They also have antiques here. It's a little on the pricey side, but that's because most items are handmade and crafted with detail using vintage objects. I especially loved all the different types of light fixtures. This is the place you come to when shopping for something that's not produced in mass quantities. Overall, a cute gem of a store located in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Born and raised in SLO County, Chris is an avid surfer and photographer who has traveled and surfed…read moreall around the globe. He focuses on surfing and photographing in cold environments. Chris is a well-known photographer & artist whose works capture life's adventures and discoveries. Chris prints utilizing different mediums, from aluminum to canvas, fiberglass to clothing, in addition to photo paper/cards. He creates surfboard art designs, and has contracts with surf & beachwear companies that utilize his designs. He has authored books from fiction to non-fiction. His artwork and creations can be shipped worldwide.

Excellent service and some AMAZING work from Chris. Overall really cool place and worth the stop!read more

Beautiful work has a layout of many canvas's in nature, and of San Luis Obispo that stood out…read more Sometimes the aluminum finish has a sparkling glow to it. Definitely worth while to checkout.

Great art - so many cool pieces of art. The owner is super friendly. Could have stayed in the store…read morefor a couple hours. Definitely recommend!

Amazing art work and a beautiful space! I'm very excited to see what this artist graces his walls…read morewith for the years to come! Did I mention all sales proceeds go to local charity? Everyone in the area should swing by for a visit!

A beautiful free and fun experience if spending the day in down town SLO…read more They had just enough exhibits and it was clean with great AC if it's warm out. We loved the Lake Valley creative video art by Rachel Rose. It has a beautiful touching story that all of us enjoyed.

"Small but mighty!" said the nice lady at the front desk…read more It is small, and currently there were two neat exhibits in the building that is also surrounded by a all the way mural - Meter & Time (by MOMO). Alicia Adamerovich's Conundrums is what you might call surreal, but the artist preferred abstract. The exhibit is a blend of traditional paintings on canvas to a variety of sculptures that have no explanation but the title and your imagination that asks you to think your own meaning up while you sit with it. The more traditional, but impressionist exhibit is Peter Krashes' Passage Through. Krashes combines new and old works to urban images that are often overlooked. The works also show the actions that help shape a neighborhood. My favorite was either Public Seedbomb or Cup on a Fence. Free. I thought it was nice, but don't expect to be blown away. The exhibits were interesting and the support staff were very kind. They answered questions, and were very proud of their little museum. If you have time, why wouldn't you stop to see what's in there. Check it out.

First off -- a little bio intro about me!…read more Ever since I was in grade school my mom introduced rock and mineral shows to me. Back in 1994 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to the best rock show in the US, which is in Tuscon, AZ. Yup! It's a pretty big deal! Also I recall going to science summer camp and studying geology was by far my favourite. (NB: If you haven't already noticed, I'm kind of a nerd lol) With that said, I LOVE rock shops especially when they throw in the spiritual/agnostic/"new age" elements such as smudging and candles. Another side note -- San Luis Obispo has always been a family vacation spot for me since I was very little. DTSLO was one of my favorites. The sad thing is I never knew this shop was here! Apparently they have been there for over 10 years. Maybe even 15 years... *mind blown* They did such an amazing job to make the shop eye catching and have a great vibe. The energy there was amazing. My body naturally walked towards this one case and of course I see rainbow moon. It is funny. I never find moonstone when I am actually looking for it. I find it when I am not on the hunt for it! That day I got a beautiful rainbow moonstone meditation bead bracelet, a smudge stick and abalone shell. I wish I could have bought more but I had to watch my spending since I already went all out on food and beverage that weekend lol! Bonus was I got to meet one of the owners -- Christine. She was so wonderful and took great care of me. Seriously, I had such awesome vibes at that shop and my chi was at peace and balanced. I will definitely be back!

Exquisite selection of crystals and jewelry (from high-end rings to simpler gemstone bracelets) in…read morea beautiful retail setting in downtown SLO. Gaia's Gallery has such a vast collection of gems in different variations and prices, and an ample selection of amethyst, labradorite, jade and lesser-known or rare precious rocks like moldavite. Gaia's also has good info on the crystals they sell, and can find what you need. It's a fun place to browse and gift shop, and the staff are always friendly.

I enjoyed viewing the glassworks here at By the Bay Gallery on a recent visit. Being right by the…read moreocean is a lovely environment for the works. The store is very upscale for Morro Bay, so it is fun to see work that I might expect to view in Cambria.

Such a lovely shop. I always find the right gorgeous piece of jewelry here that I treasure. Tiny…read moreand perfect with an amazing selection of artisans. Need a gift this is your place for something special and lovely.