This station is as posted. I arrived after a canceled flight very early in the morning. The signs…read moresaid the lobby would open at 6:00 a.m. and they opened at 5:40 a.m. the staff were friendly and offered information on where short-term and launching parking were and the best place to leave my car. By the way, long-term parking is free and they will give you a sign to put in your dashboard if you arrive early enough before your train departs so you have time to walk it down to your car. While the staff on the trains themselves are not very friendly for the most part, the staff at the station are very helpful and polite. Train travel, can't be time-consuming, but it can also be relaxing. My hat is off to the staff at the Amtrak station in San Luis Obispo.

Definitely one of the better Amtrak stations in California. There are a few restaurants nearby,…read morewithin walking distance. Highly recommend Roma [Italian Restaurant] or MyThai [Thai Restaurant] directly across the street. Amtrak personnel are on site, so you can make ticket changes or stash your bags if you have time to walk around and explore. There is a railroad museum adjacent to the station as well; railroad buffs and kids will enjoy a visit there. The station is somewhat busy with North and South trains coming through. Just make sure you are boarding the correct train; it can get confusing and the volunteer helpers sometimes make things more confusing. All aboard!!

They finally updated signs and have taken a bit better care of the station somewhat recently,easier…read moreto know where to go.

Pretty in the early morning! Creepy at night. No bathrooms. Nobody works here. No food options…read more Free parking. It's just a stop between Lompoc & Shell Beach. That's all I've got to say about that.

This station is great! It's super easy to navigate. There is always someone to help guide you in…read morethe correction if you need any assistance. There is a parking lot so there is plenty of parking. Just make sure that you get it validated so you don't pay the hourly rate.

I recently took the Amtrak from Anaheim to this station at Santa Barbara to catch an Amtrak Thruway…read moreConnector Bus. The station itself has some small details of architecture that replicates the old train station feel, but otherwise, a simple station for transfers to your next train or connector bus. The scheduling from the Amtrak train to the bus was impeccably flawless - the connector bus was waiting for us as we boarded off from the train. Worth the train travel if you don't want to drive.

Today I had a moment to take a quick break and drove out to Surf Beach. I always love a nice remote…read morelocation where I can get some quiet thinking, stretching and sun basking in. Found a new spot! This Amtrak station has to be one of the most unique. Before, I had only rode through as a passenger of the Surfliner, mainly during my college days. But today I got to experience the platform. It's literally on the beach. You can't get much closer. What a stop to wait at! I'm almost tempted to catch a train from here one day..... until then I'll just visit and get some nice waves and chilling in :)

In this quaint city of flowers and arts , Lompoc boasts a multitude of adventures, beaches, wine,…read moreand our space force. Today I was at Surf Beach. It was quiet except for the hypnotic sounds of the ocean. This beach is perfect for families. Check out Santa Barbara Surfriders Foundation for tips on how to keep our beaches healthy. Don't forget a towel, beach chair, and sunscreen. Have a blessed day.

Cute, quaint and feet from the beach. We took a day trip up to San Luis Obispo climbing on board…read morebrought back good memories of rail travel in Europe. This station is unmanned with a reader board for arrival information. Rely on your Amtrak app for up-to-date info. Community bathrooms are located on the street corner of the parking lot. If you have a little time or train is delayed, check out the sweet community garden on the West side of the tracks. This is a great station to get off and spend a fun day at the beach

There is not a better place to wait for Amtrak trains than in Carpenteria. You will enjoy the…read more ocean view while you wait for the train, and a nearby play areas will keep the kiddos happy too. This is really just a train stop with a seat and a ticket dispenser, but it is really convenient and has a huge parking lot. If you have a little bit of time to spare, take a walk around and enjoy the home grown art installations, or grab a beer at the nearby Island Brewery.

Can't sit inside. Men's restroom was filthy. Women's restroom filled with hostile homeless men…read moreand their shopping carts, so i couldn't even use it. None of the nearby restaurants or shops were open, and the only benches that gave you protection from the elements (while you waited for your train) were close to the bathrooms and hidden from view, so we felt unsafe there. Worst train station ever - can't believe it's in Paso Robles!

well the Amtrak station in Paso Robles is not much to see it's usually a locked door and that's…read moreabout all but the place to get on the train is long and clean and easy to use and man those trains seem to be coming on time these years so we were up to pick up a friend and drop off a friend depending upon when they were coming and going over a week or two and it was always on time it was beautiful and very helpful be sure and be on time if you're going for a train because they don't stop for very long and then it's adios as they shoot on down there the rails to the next stop wherever it may be. traveling the train is really a lot of fun I encourage it

Used the service for a trip to Spain. I needed transportation to LAX from Santa Maria. I tried to…read morebook online but kept getting a code required message that was supposed to be sent to my email. I never got the email. I tried this for several days and gave up and called to book. Booking by phone was fast and the operator was helpful and informed. She did not know why I was having trouble booking online. She said you could eat/drink in the vehicle but to not leave a mess. Total cost for roundtrip transport for my situation was just under $180. On the day/time of my transport, I parked my car in the general airport parking lot (free). I had to fill out some paperwork because my car was going to be there for more than 2 weeks. Shuttle was ready at the scheduled time. We made stops in Buellton and a rest break in Ventura. Driver was good but spoke very little English. A/C was functioning properly as it was hot outside. There is no form of entertainment (TVs), outlets to charge your electronic devices (phone), or WiFi. This is definitely a good service for the cost.

1. The driver won't turn off their music or turn it down even if you ask nicely…read more 2. The bus will make random stops "to pick up packages" along the way so don't expect the transit time to be accurate 3. If you call to complain they will just tell you to leave a review...so that's what I did.