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Top 9 Things To Do in San Luis Obispo

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#1Beach Dune Buggy Rental

Tackle 1,500 acres of sand dunes over a 5.5-mile (9 km) stretch of beach in a top-of-the-line dune buggy. Hop into the driver’s seat and rev up for a thrilli...

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$222
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Beach Dune Buggy Rental

#2Urban Adventure Quest - Paso Robles

Embark on an interactive tour of Paso Robles, discovering the city while using clues to complete unique challenges. See many landmarks, picturesque sights an...

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$8
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Urban Adventure Quest - Paso Robles

#3Smartphone-Guided Paso Robles Wine Walk with Tastings

Experience Paso Robles' rich wine culture and friendly community during your all-inclusive self-guided wine adventure. The Paso Robles Wine Walk includes a v...

$65
per adult
Smartphone-Guided Paso Robles Wine Walk with Tastings

#4Electric Bike Adventure in Santa Barbara Wine Country

Experience an exhilarating day in wine country off the beaten path while enjoying the open air and beautiful surroundings. Your Electric Bike Adventure begin...

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$74
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Electric Bike Adventure in Santa Barbara Wine Country

#5Coast Tour to Santa Barbara, Solvang & Hearst Castle

Spend a day exploring the cities and landmarks of the California coast on this guided excursion to sunny Santa Barbara, charming Solvang, and the opulent est...

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$169
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Coast Tour to Santa Barbara, Solvang & Hearst Castle

#6Wine Lover's Tour - 4 Santa Ynez Valley Wineries & Lunch

Sip and swirl your way through the sun-soaked wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley. With a small group and an expert guide, pop into 4 custom cellars, tasting r...

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$142
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Wine Lover's Tour - 4 Santa Ynez Valley Wineries & Lunch

#7Smartphone-Guided Solvang Wine Walk with Tastings

Make your way around Solvang on this smartphone-guided tour, exploring the city's scenic, European-style charm as you sip on exquisite wines. This leisurely ...

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$46
per adult
Smartphone-Guided Solvang Wine Walk with Tastings

#8Winery Tour with Lunch from Solvang or Santa Ynez Valley.

Dive into the diverse landscape of Southern California's wineries as you escape into the amazing vineyards of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. Sit back on this ...

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Winery Tour with Lunch from Solvang or Santa Ynez Valley.

#9Electric Bike Rental And Wine Tasting Package

Experience Wine Country in a whole new way…on a Pedego Electric Bike! Start your adventure from downtown Los Olivos (Santa Barbara pick up options ava...

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$49
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Electric Bike Rental And Wine Tasting Package

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Things To Do in San Luis Obispo

Located in the heart of California's central coastal region, San Luis Obispo, CA is a hidden gem among the lush green forests surrounding the area. Tourists who visit the area often talk about some of the must see attractions everyone should experience at least once when in the area. San Luis Obispo excursions offer the perfect way for families and couples alike to escape from the stress of everyday life.

Before exploring any of the local SLO spots, visitors should take some time to meander through the downtown area by foot. With a map in one hand and a bottle of water in the other, walking through the historic downtown area is the best way to see the city first hand.

Walking through San Luis Obispo also offers a great chance for people to find little restaurants and coffee shops that would have likely been missed by car. The downtown area features a large variety of outdoor delis and cafes many San Luis Obispo tours miss when passing by.

After an afternoon stroll through the town, head to one of the many wineries in the area. A wine tour is often one of the most popular things to do in San Luis Obispo, primarily because of the great views that every winery offers from their tasting rooms. A tourist can spend multiple days just traveling to the top wineries in the area and could still have missed out on some great vineyards.

If wine tours aren't your thing, make sure to head to the surrounding area and participate in one of the most popular San Luis Obispo activities: hot air ballooning. Hot air balloons are a great way to see all of the attractions in San Luis Obispo and is a great romantic date for vacationing couples.

San Luis Obispo is one of the best places in California for people of all ages. Don't miss this opportunity for an affordable vacation to one of the most relaxing destinations on the west coast.