Without a doubt.....this place is Heaven on Earth. Events here come with being able to be around…read morethese beautiful animals; in and among their living space. Among the many donkeys that call this place home, are a few mules which are equally as gentle and friendly. Making the time to come visit such an organization as this, is a rare and unique experience that I highly recommend. The "paint with a donkey and have some wine" events are exceptional, will come with lunch and usually a live band while you channel your inner Picasso and paint.... you'll see. The staff are always very gracious and welcoming and quick to make sure guests learn what these animals are all about. Book an event- you won't be sorry, great value for a worthwhile experience.

A Big Dose Of Joy…read more.... My wife and I have always been big fans of farm animals. Cows, goats, horses, sheep. By and large, they're some of the sweetest beings on earth. Fortunately, we've got several sanctuaries nearby which provide much needed care for abandoned, abused and/or neglected animals. One such place is the Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary about 10-15 minutes northeast of the village part of Arroyo Grande. A group of 5 made arrangements with the owner, Jim Eckford, to tour the property and visit their residents during a late Thursday morning. Set in the foothills of the coast range amidst ranches and vineyards, Rancho Burro is a sight to behold. The grounds are gorgeous, facilities very well maintained and you feel as if civilization is far away...although, of course, it's actually nearby. Jim and his wife, Carlen, along with a few employees and several volunteers, make a home for 11 donkeys and 1 burro (a cross between a horse and donkey). Forget any negative myths you might have about donkeys. After giving you the "smell test", these guys and gals could not have been more friendly. During the hour we spent in their corral, Jim gave us a quick lesson in the history of each donkey and encouraged us to get up close and personal. Just like people, they all had a different personality. However, the common denominator was an undeniable sweetness. The sanctuary is a not-for-profit 501c(3) organization and relies on grants and donations. Besides private tours like our group of 5, they also host larger ones such as a girl scout troop scheduled for later that same day. If your heart appreciates a shot of pure joy, check out the Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary. You'll never consider donkeys in the same way.

Very clean store with a great staff. We went there looking for clothes for a 70's themed party. We…read morefound the perfect clothes!

The Salvation Army SLO provides an array of services for homeless and families at SLO.read more

It is about 3 blocks of greatness! The options are great from the bbq to the fruit and even a great…read moreselection of different vendors. The kettle corn popcorn was great and reasonably priced. As for the food, definitely follow the smoke, it will lead the way to the best smoked meats. Downfall is they only take cash but their selections are wide and everything I tried was amazing! We had the beans, ribs and garlic bread and everything was great! And across from this vendor is a vendor with fresh flavored waters, the strawberry lemon is so refreshing! This is by far the biggest farmers market I've been to and was so happy with the variety.

Really a fantastic farmers market and while they do have sine farms selling vegetables and fruits,…read morea lot of other booths are selling outrageously good barbecue, kettle corn, grilled kettle corn and other awesome things. There's also quite a few artists selling their work. Very busy and crowded place, with a limited number of tables and chairs at which to eat. We never found restrooms which was unfortunate. Wh

We just had our ~90 person wedding a the Monday Club and we had a wonderful experience! Teresa was…read morea pleasure to work with and was always available to answer our questions and provide us with ample information. The outdoor ceremony area is GORGEOUS and provides the most stunning backdrop to your big day. Indoor area is beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for our reception. Bonus that the Monday Club provides, sets up, and takes down all chairs and tables for you. Also highly recommend this venue for all the amazing photography spots, from historic building backdrops to the creek! If you're looking for a classy wedding venue for under 100 guests, this is your spot!

Designed by Julia Morgan! (She was famously William Randolph Hearst's architect for Hearst's…read moreCastle.) An interesting building open for free docent-led tours on Monday afternoons.

It's absolutely filthy, especially the bathrooms, honestly I'd be surprised if the women aren't…read moregetting UTIs 24/7 just stepping foot into ut. And they don't tell you upfront about program times and what you need to do to enroll so you are usually shit out of luck of you need help.

I give Prado Day Center 5 stars because of all the great services it offers to patrons. There is…read morefree wash & dry, shower/toilet facility for men & women - toiletries for personal use and hair blue dryers, hot coffee, water, fruits, snacks, donated clothing items, a hot or cold lunch is served. All this is provided Monday - Sunday from 6am to 7pm. Prado Day Center also has a Mobil Med Unit in parking lot. Dr. Daniel Bronstein, BEACON Clinic of Chiropractic, provides free Chiropractic services. There are nurses/doctors that provide mental health services as well. During freezing conditions the center is open 24/7 for those in need to have warm shelter from the elements and food service. You can donate canned foods, cooked foods, clothing, shoes, toiletries. You can donate personal time to volunteer in cleaning or garden work. Prado Day Center is an excellent spot for those in need. It's a safe haven. Let's be a hero for someone. Let's give back on a much larger scale. It's a GREAT thing to do!

Ever since I took classes at Cuesta, I love to come back to the Achievement House nursery and get…read moresome plants for my garden. I really appreciate the work that they do. We turned into Cuesta at the most northern entrance and drove along the newly paved street back all the way back to the Achievement House where the nursery in the thrift store are located. It was a beautiful day and there was lots of free parking. We used to donate a lot here, but be sure to check the regulations for what you can donate. There were a lot of books and household goods being donated while we were there and it's easy to drive up and get them out of your car onto the little table there. We walked through the big greenhouse that is the retail nursery and found a few succulents that we didn't have yet. Because I started my succulent garden here. I do have most of these succulents available in my backyard, but there's always something new in different to try. We were warmly welcomed by the two workers doing their watering, moving plants and one man assembling succulents in baskets with different colored stones and gravel. This would make great gifts! I took a short tour through the thrift store after we were done purchasing our plants. There were many items that would be ideal for college students setting up housekeeping!

The achievement house is such an amazing place. This is their mission statement from their website:…read moreWe at Achievement House, Inc (AHI) are dedicated to providing services that encourage and support individuals with disabilities, so that they may successfully achieve their personal and professional goals. This was our first time visiting, and there was so much to see. They have so many plants outside for sale. They were beautiful. They also have a separate building with furniture for sale. When you go inside the other building, it's HomeGoods and clothes. They have a beautiful courtyard, and we were able to sit with our dog in the shade. I was able to find a couple things. I would definitely return when I am in the area. 8/24/25

SunWork installed a heat pump water heater for us a year ago. The entire process went seamlessly -…read morefrom obtaining the bid, to the installation and the customer service during the entire time, including followup. We are so happy we chose SunWork.

Our goal was to achieve Zero Net Energy, and with SunWork we were able to do that... and then some!…read more(Meaning, should still be ZNE if we can ever afford an EV.) SunWork made it possible for us to get a larger system than we had originally planned, because their cost was so much lower than other installers -- thanks to the volunteer labor (literally: THANK YOU to the volunteers who came to help install! You rock!). I was up there on the roof myself, and got my husband and teenage son to do some as well, but homeowners aren't required to do the physical work if you can't or simply don't want to. Our system is coming up on its 1-year anniversary and we couldn't be happier. At the moment, with the rush to get people in the queue before NEM 2.0 disappears in April 2023, I can imagine they're swamped. But if you qualify and can get on their calendar, it will be worth it!

Unique and unusual movies shown. Very popular. Staff is very friendly. Popcorn is good.read more

Excellent Value for such a quality and well laid out vintage theater. Feels like you are walking…read moreback in time, the seats are comfortable, the atmosphere is eclectic and other worldly. One must support the theater and buy a Tshirt (they are pretty cool, you'll see); but becoming a member has many benefits!