We went here for a kids' event and were surprised by how many homeless people were inside. There…read morewere a lot of people with significant amounts of luggage and the whole first floor smelled like stale urine. The second floor was better, but it's not a place I will be visiting again. All the librarians were friendly and attentive, the library itself looked new and organized, but it's not a place I would bring young kids to roam and read like I did as a kid.

It's all a library should be and then some. Super helpful staff. Supplied with practically…read moreeverything I end up looking to read. Grateful for their work.

My son is there right now. He just recently, a week ago, went to the hospital because he passed…read moreout. At the hospital, they discovered he had blood clots in both lungs and both feet. He stayed there for a week for treatment of his blood clots. They sent him home with 3 months of blood clot medication. Five days later he had to surrender himself to jail time he owed at SLO County Jail. He came with the meds they prescribed him from the hospital, but on his 3rd day there, they finally only gave him his blood clod prescription! He said his feet are very swollen! He's also on anti depression and anxiety medication. So much for Mental Health at SLO County Jail!!! I'm worried because I lost my Mom to blood clots 5 years ago! Scary Almost a week there and they haven't given him his prescribed anti depressant pills. But they finally gave him the blood clot pills only because I called them and warned them!!!..so they gave it to him because they don't want to be in trouble if he dies. Nice of them

After a rocky start, the staff went over and above with the medical care my husband is receiving…read more The head nurse was awesome, taking the time to get things done correctly and explaining everything. The Dentist there is really great. Going out of her way to be sure he was not in any pain. Having all his teeth pulled and fitted with dentures. Can't wait. Overall i give the Medical staff 5 stars! Doesn't seem possible to get such great care in a facility like this. Kudos to them!

As far as I am concerned, this is the best place to have a wedding in San Luis Obispo ... ever. In…read morefact (if you didn't guess) this is where my husband and I got married. This is why I loved it, and why all my family is still talking about how ours was the best wedding they had ever been to: 1 - Really beautiful garden, and it is SLO, so you know the weather is going to be beautiful. There are lots of pretty benches and places to take photos. 2 - None of this dumb "all included package" junk, so you can have whatever you want! We had friend's as the musicians, DJ, photographers, bartender, officiant, and Mo's catered. Mmmmm .... Mo's. 3 - CHEAP. It is a city park, so you go pay a relatively small fee at the Parks and Rec. department to rent the area (I think it was $600ish), and then a $99 one day liquor license. 4 - It is roughly across the street from the Travelodge on Marsh, so you can reserve a block of rooms for your guests, and they can WALK to your wedding. And if not ... there is ample parking. 5 - It is close enough to downtown to go to bars and stuff after, but far enough away that there is little noise from traffic. So yeah, maybe it isn't great if you have a HUGE family (ours was about 130 people, which was just right), and you do have to get all the tables, linens, your cake, and everything there and set up ... but really ... grab a few friends, and family members. We started at 8 am and had the place set up by 9:30or 10, which left plenty of time to get ready for our 3 o'clock ceremony. I wouldn't have changed anything about the day. Everything was perfect, and we didn't spend tens of thousands of dollars.

Those interested in local history will find this Victorian home - constructed circa 1880 and filled…read morewith many of its original furnishings, artwork, kitchen utensils, dishes, family keepsakes, and a library housing more than two thousand volumes, including a number of valuable first editions and many of the Harvard Classics - of interest. Although their fame didn't extend much beyond the Central California coast, the Jacks were active enough in ranching, politics, travel, banking, and land development to inspire the city of San Luis Obispo to restore and maintain their estate as a tourist attraction. Every Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00pm, guided tours of the interior and immaculately-landscaped gardens are conducted by volunteer docents; adults $2.00, children free.

I absolutely love going to Barnes and Noble to peruse new titles, look at the beautiful journals,…read morecheck out the games, and more. You can find local interest items as well. There is a great variety in prices, so if you are looking for a gift or something for a set price, this is an easy source to utilize. The only downside is the customer service at Barnes and Noble. It may be that I always visit when they are busy, but the staff never go out of their way to help, don't seek to care if you find what you are looking for, I have stood at the "customer service" desk several times and had the person at the desk completely ignore me. They didn't even offer an, "I'll be right with you." One even walked away to do something while I was standing there. Wow. All in all, I will still visit for my book needs, but I never expect good servic

I've been to Book Stores ALL my life. Naturally born book worm. Ive frequented SO many B & Ns I…read moreshould get compensation. jk but I really wanted to say SLO Barnes & Noble? Is where it's at!! Nestled in the beautiful heart of downtown SLO only a stones throw from other thriving businesses, beautiful architecture, great restaurants/eateries and right there next to ALL of the awesomeness? Barnes & Noble SLO. Love this bookstore! Feels like stepping into an exclusive hidden world of awesome stationary, music, books, and just about anything you can imagine for the wee ones. Should you be traveling? & need to grab some slime, or a lego kit, cards to play. Something for everyone here. Including the book worm sig other who mayn't be that into just books. Love this little nook of magic!

Cuesta is great. I went here before transferring to Cal Poly and my experience at Cuesta was way…read morebetter. More engaged and caring professors, smaller class sizes, better academic counselors, more scheduling options for classes, fewer bureaucratic hurdles. It really felt like Cuesta's mission was to help students graduate. The parking does suck, and driving there also sucks. But so does parking/driving to Cal Poly, so it isn't like there's some secret school with fantastic parking around here. Bottom line: Cuesta changed my life. It got me out of the restaurant industry and into grad school. It barely cost anything and I learned a lot. If you're looking to have a traditional college experience/meet and party with lots of new friends, Cuesta is going to feel serious and quiet to you. If you're driven to get your education, you'll do well and have tons of support.

Campus is good size, clean, ample parking (don't forget to pay for parking). Swimming pool is big,…read moredeep and a lot of fun. We love the family night swim on Thursdays. Athletic and workout fields are kept well. Classes are easy to find. We truly like the programs offered for adults, kids, families. The website is very user friendly. Check out what Cuesta has to offer :))

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.

Ahh, San Luis Obispo--how do you capture it in a short review? It's a charming, laid-back college…read moretown w/a small-town feel, yet it still offers plenty of amenities, services, shops, & dining options. Surrounded by scenic hillsides, just minutes from the coast & close to popular tourist attractions. The vibe here is noticeably different from So. California. People are friendlier, calmer, & seem genuinely happier--perhaps thanks to the slower pace, open space, & peaceful environment. It almost feels like stepping into a different world back in time! Far from the crowds, congestion, & hustle of LA, Inland Empire, Orange County & San Diego. SLO is family-friendly, safe, serene--a lovely escape if you're looking for beauty, community, & simplicity.

There isn't a separate listing for the Cal Poly Creamery, so I'm posting my review here as part of…read morethe university since it's a program offered to students through the university and the creamery is also part of the university. I love that students have an opportunity to learn food science and be part of making cheese, ice cream, preserves, bbq sauce, and more. I couldn't resist buying some! What a fun thing to do. My only regret is that I wasn't able to make it during one of the drive through Fridays. It sounds so fun! Hopefully next time.

This campus is amazing it is vast but there are very few trees so don't expect there to be too much…read moreshade when it's hot it will be very hot and blistering and it doesn't help that there's so much concrete and cement everywhere so as you're walking you feel the sun you feel the heat otherwise very beautiful campus very walkable and spread out however one thing that I noticed this that there is not much diversity

Such a great selection for books, school items, and resources, for young minds! Michele is…read moreextremely helpful with locating any book needs for SLOCA students. Prices are extremely reasonable and there's a great assortment of snacks and fun choices if you bring the Littles along with you!

The staff here are great! They are always very nice and helpful! Highly recommended! The books are…read moreinteresting and well chosen!

Incredible amount of used books, cozy ambiance, and great people! Could have spent multiple hours…read morein Phoenix Books.

Awesome store with a vast and well-organized selection of used books at great prices. Leaving a…read morereview because when I let the owner know a book on display was written by a YouTuber known for blackface and sexualizing children, she ripped it in half and threw it away without a second's hesitation. Absolutely iconic. This place deserves your business.