Even for picturesque California, it doesn't get much better than San Luis Obispo. Perfect weather. Gentle coastal breezes. Clean air. Beautiful rolling hills all around. And those are just the natural attractions. Mix in an unparalleled downtown shopping experience, diverse restaurants, museums, and some recreation and you could only be in SLO, the crown jewel of the Golden State's breathtaking Central Coast. Located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo offers visitors a bounty of activities to choose from. If recreation is what you're after, SLO will take you to the next level. Enjoy hiking and biking around the hilly terrain of the city. From nearby Morro Bay and Port San Luis you can spend unforgettable time sport fishing, charter fishing, and even whale watching. And the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a must-see. Education is often part of the fun here, so take advantage of the "eco tours" offered at the Morro Bay National Estuary and the Carrizo Plain. The beauty of the SLO area has made it a prime spot for artists to live and create. Their work can be found at galleries including Frame Works/SLO/Art Gallery and Hands Gallery, among many others. You can find plenty of extracurricular activities at the Cal Poly University campus, whether you attend the school or are just visiting. There's also the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum that features more than 20 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits. While in San Luis Obispo, you're not far from some of California's famous wine country, largely centered about a half-hour's drive to the north in scenic Paso Robles.