It's basically what the name is. A small alleyway full of people's left over chewing gum and stuck…read moreto the walls. Guess something that crazy could make a big impact to have a spot in the city. It's similar to the one in Seattle's. Same concept obviously. It's right in the heart of SLO Town where it's among all the shops, restaurants and bars. Not big at all but decent. When we stopped by, it wasn't to crazy busy but people were starting to work their way there. All for pictures and to check out what the fuss was all about. Like anything, it's just some weird thing that happened to make a name for itself. Don't know how it all started but it left a lasting impression for it to be known in town. You literally can walk through it in 10 seconds or so. PS, just don't lick....lol...

We came, we saw, snapped a few selfies, and left. It's oddly fascinating, yet still a bit gross…read more But since it's considered art, it's worth checking out at least once!

Visiting SLO and my wife heard about this trail. I checked online on how to access...unfortunately…read morethe article was from 5 years ago and seemed to be outdated. Make sure you have plenty of time as there is quite a bit to see. We had a little over an hour and weren't able to see everything. We parked at the parking village drive parking garage, which was $10. There are 2 trails that head to the entrance arch shown in the picture..the first we ran across connected to the living quarters as was a narrow trail in the grass leading to the woods. This is a tad more challenging as the other trail is a gravel road with a slight incline and this route is a small path through the woods ( incline, decline, over branches and roots, etc). After about 14 mins it connects the gravel travel. To access from the gravel trail start from the parking garage opposite of the parking garage entrance there is a sidewalk path leading to a bridge, cross the bridge and you'll be on your way. Immediately, we saw some horses wandering around and crossing us on the trail. They were calm and a pleasant surprise. I won't post much of our photos, but there are lots of interesting structures that gave me a burning man feel. Lots of graffiti too, not sure if that is welcome or just vandalism. This was a nice change of pace trail and I would recommend.

If you've heard of the Architecture Graveyard, this is the way to get there! Other reviews have…read moregood directions but I highly recommend going on a weekend so you don't have to worry about finding parking. There's also a parking garage that isn't too far, in addition to the nearby staff lots. Trail is a fire road, and occasionally there are cars/trucks on it, so stay aware. You'll eventually come to a route to your right with a bridge for a hidden trail, but keep going to the left to get to the graveyard - plan to spend an hour or two if you really want to wander around and see all the structures. The trail itself is shady, but several of the projects are out in the open - take sunblock and water, and use common sense. For better or worse, most of the architecture displays are run-down, broken, and/or vandalized with graffiti - it lends a cool dystopian vibe to the area but it's a shame that the university let them get so damaged. Still cool to explore, though, stop by to take a look and get in some steps on a nice day!

Wonderful local art exhibit. It is always changing locations and featured artists.read more

Food, delicious. Service, excellent. Ambiance, lovely…read more Entrees: Flat iron steak Lasagna Shrimp Chicken Parmesan All well prepared, presented, and delicious. Wine: Cabernet (Which one escapes me... was too preoccupied with enjoying it.) Dessert: Tiramisu Creme brulee Need I say more? Perfect dining experience for our out-of-town guests, and for us.

I absolutely love this place--does that tell you enough?…read more As someone who is quite particular about Italian-style food, especially with having paternal grandparents from Puglia, Italy, I often feel disappointed by what I find. However, this restaurant truly exceeded my expectations. They don't attempt to be overly authentic, they are! They serve Italian food at its finest in the SLO area, and I greatly appreciate that. I was first introduced to this place by one of my colleagues in our industry. We decided to hold a speaker program here, and it turned out to be a brilliant choice. My second visit was just as enjoyable, and I would highly recommend the following dishes: - Bruschetta - Mozzarella Caprese - Calamari Fritti (a bit spicy) - Insalata Café Roma - Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa, Salsiccia, e Pecorino (this dish resonates with me since orecchiette originated in the region of my family's heritage) - Osso Buco alla Milanese - Scampi Piccata - Salmone Alla Griglia When it comes to dessert, here's what I would recommend: - Caffe Affogato - Spumoni Ice Cream covered in a chocolate shell You may wonder why I chose these. The Caffe Affogato and spumoni are what we, as true Italians, consider authentic. Tiramisu, while delicious, is a non-traditional dessert that was invented much later. Just "think about it and forget about it" ;-) lol, even though it's really good! Tell em Joey sent you. Ha! Ciao!

Perfectly situated halfway between LA & San Francisco, equal parts city & small town…read more Coming from San Francisco, I'm blown away by the clean, picture perfect downtown, lively during the day, Edward Hopper painting at night. I'm not sure where all the homeless go at night, you see a few sitting on benches outside businesses, wandering around after dark, but no obvious encampments. There's a lot of really smart people around, Cal Poly students, professors, & retirees, enough to keep the Apple Store crowded. There's plenty of local retail, large enough for Pottery Barn, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret, Patagonia, excellent restaurants & hotels, much etc. I looked at apartments & real estate once & discovered nobody ever leaves! The pickings are slim. The city is built in a valley, surrounded by mountains, making the weather temperate, and SLO is only 15 minutes drive to Avila Beach. What's not to like? Well, the complete lack of ethnic diversity. I have no idea where all the hotel maids & nannies live. And where are they hiding the homeless people? That said, San Luis Obispo is destination worthy.

It was our first time visiting Chamisal Vineyards and we had a great time. The vineyard is only 10…read moreminutes away from the downtown area. We were also fortunate enough to get some nice sunny weather on our visit. The outdoor seating was perfect for the weather. It did get a little windy later in the afternoon so I suggest you bring a jacket just in case if it gets chilly. On top of the scenery the service was great as well. The host greeted us and sat us right away. We ordered the wine flight since this is our first time at this vineyard we wanted to try everything. The wine connoisseur was really friendly, did a great job explaining each wine and timed out each pour perfectly. My personal favorite was the Chardonnay. Next time we're visiting the area we'll certainly be back for another wine tasting.

A wonderful setting to appreciate great wines. I only wish we hadn't just eaten because the food…read morelooked fantastic! Our server curated a wonderful experience.

We decided to head to Nate's on Marsh on a whim as we had got into to town a little late and my…read morefriend finished an appointment a little later than expected. We had to wait a little while, but it wasn't that long, especially on a Saturday evening, which was a surprise to us. We decided to sit on the patio, we were concerned about the weather, but they had heaters which were nice.

My go-to restaurant when passing through SLO was Ciopinot (RIP), so when I came up for the SLO Film…read moreFest, a friend recommended Nate's. That recommendation was validated by a notice in the program that Nate's was a sponsor of the festival, and I enthusiastically booked a table for a team dinner the night of our screening. To start, Nate's is a family friendly neighborhood joint that just happens to have a Michelin bib to boot, but don't let that scare you off. He specializes in that farm-to-table new Californian style that the Central Coast is known for. Solid pastas pay homage to owner Nathan Long's history, while locally sourced entrées and wines recognize the Central Coast's bountiful ranchland and world renowned vineyards. The meatballs and polpo are delicious, the ragus hearty, and the pork chop was a favorite, washed down by locally grown grapes. The restaurant itself cozy, a historic 1908 colonial bungalow that makes one feel as if invited to a home cooked meal, and owner Nathan Long made us feel like family. It's conveniently located just off the 101 and outside SLO's bustling downtown so parking is painless, and easy to get to if staying in Avalon, Pismo, or heading to Paso. Needless to say, Nate's punched all the buttons and is now my new go-to in SLO.