Make sure an evening in San Luis Obispo includes watching a brilliant orange sunset, either from the city or nearby Pismo and Avila beaches. Downtown SLO maintains its daylight charm with an abundance of nighttime options. A great meal should be a part of any night out here. Choose form one of the many fine eateries in SLO, including Alex Madonna's Gold Rush Steak House, Apple Farm Restaurant, Big Sky Café, Café Roma, or Mama's Meatball. With thousands of university students living and working here, there's a strong demand for quality live music. You can find it at local nightclubs, restaurants, and even on the Cal Poly campus, where national acts often perform. More refined entertainment can be found among the area's theaters and halls. Make sure your time here includes taking in a performance by the Pacific Repertory Opera, Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Symphony, or one of the diverse offerings at the beautiful Performing Arts Center. If you prefer to enjoy the area's great outdoors at night, then after your meal in SLO, take a short drive up Highway 1 to Pismo Beach and stroll the family-friendly boardwalk, or head over to the revitalized Avila Beach. If it's beauty and relaxing fun you want, San Luis Obispo is the place.