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Based in San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo Guide is a blog by Nick and Nicole Grant. Their blog explores SLO County through the eyes of two locals featuring images, information, and tips on their favorite experiences, places to eat and drink, and events.

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We love San Luis Obispo County, and created this site as a guide for visitors and locals to explore everything this county has to offer. Whether you are looking for beaches, wineries, mountains, great food and drink, fun, events, or sunshine, you can find it all in our small piece of paradise.

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As part of our Feature Friday series, today we’re featuring photographer @alexx__photos__ !

Xavi Martinez is an incredibly talented hobbyist photographer based in Santa Maria who focuses on landscape photography, astrophotography, and aerial photography.

Xavi uses his Sony a7 IV and Mavic 3 to capture images of his adventures around SLO County, California, and beyond on his feed, where you’ll also find a few sweet reels of his pup Toby 🐶

We’ll be sharing more of Xavi’s work in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow him so you don’t miss any of his amazing work!

📸 @alexx__photos__ ⬅️⬅️⬅️ follow him!!!

⭐🌇⭐ Feature Friday & Sunset Sunday ⭐🌇⭐
Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share!

If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series:
1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR -
2️⃣ Send us a DM

🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts

#featurefriday #xavimartinez #landscapephotography #sanluisobispoguide #morrobay #morrorock #lososos

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As part of our Feature Friday series, today we’re featuring photographer @alexx__photos__ ! Xavi Martinez is an incredibly talented hobbyist photographer based in Santa Maria who focuses on landscape photography, astrophotography, and aerial photography. Xavi uses his Sony a7 IV and Mavic 3 to capture images of his adventures around SLO County, California, and beyond on his feed, where you’ll also find a few sweet reels of his pup Toby 🐶 We’ll be sharing more of Xavi’s work in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow him so you don’t miss any of his amazing work! 📸 @alexx__photos__ ⬅️⬅️⬅️ follow him!!! ⭐🌇⭐ Feature Friday & Sunset Sunday ⭐🌇⭐ Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share! If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series: 1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR - 2️⃣ Send us a DM 🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts #featurefriday #xavimartinez #landscapephotography #sanluisobispoguide #morrobay #morrorock #lososos

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The Morro Bay Kite Festival returns this weekend! 🪁

The Morro Bay Kite Festival offers a vibrant celebration of wind, color, and community along California’s Central Coast.

Scheduled for April 25–27, this free, family-friendly event will take place on the beach just north of Morro Rock, the perfect backdrop for the festivities.

Don’t miss your chance to play at the beach, enjoy some local food and drink, and most importantly - fly a kite!

🪁 SCHEDULE 🪁

FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Night Flight 🌕
Begins after sunset at 7:45 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 26 - 27
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Candy drops will happen twice each day depending on weather 🍬

🪁PARKING TIPS 🪁

Parking is limited at Morro Rock!

Consider parking along Emarcadero, the lot north of the Coast Guard Station, or the Maritime Museum.

It’s a bit farther away, but you can also park at Cloisters Park or near Lila Keiser Park.

#morrobay #morrobayca #kitefestival #letsgoflyakite #sanluisobispoguide

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The Morro Bay Kite Festival returns this weekend! 🪁 The Morro Bay Kite Festival offers a vibrant celebration of wind, color, and community along California’s Central Coast. Scheduled for April 25–27, this free, family-friendly event will take place on the beach just north of Morro Rock, the perfect backdrop for the festivities. Don’t miss your chance to play at the beach, enjoy some local food and drink, and most importantly - fly a kite! 🪁 SCHEDULE 🪁 FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Night Flight 🌕 Begins after sunset at 7:45 p.m. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 26 - 27 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Candy drops will happen twice each day depending on weather 🍬 🪁PARKING TIPS 🪁 Parking is limited at Morro Rock! Consider parking along Emarcadero, the lot north of the Coast Guard Station, or the Maritime Museum. It’s a bit farther away, but you can also park at Cloisters Park or near Lila Keiser Park. #morrobay #morrobayca #kitefestival #letsgoflyakite #sanluisobispoguide

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As part of our Feature Friday series, today we’re featuring local photographer @dylankyleimages!

Dylan Kyle is an incredibly talented professional photographer based right here in SLO that specializes in weddings, families, portraits, and landscape photography.

His personal feed is full of breathtaking landscape images from the adventures he’s been on around SLO County and beyond, and you can see more of his portfolio of wedding, family, and portrait photography at @dylankylephotography.

To learn more about Dylan make sure to check out both profiles, or visit his website (link in both bios) to see even more of his work! We’ll be sharing more of Dylan’s images in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow both of his accounts so you don’t miss another amazing shot!

📸 @dylankyleimages & @dylankylephotography ⬅️⬅️⬅️ follow him!!!

⭐ Feature Friday & Sunday Spotlight ⭐
Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share!

If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series:
1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR -
2️⃣ Send us a DM

🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts

#dylankylephotography #dylankyleimages #sensorio #sensoriofieldoflights #fieldoflight #travelpaso #sanluisobispoguide

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As part of our Feature Friday series, today we’re featuring local photographer @dylankyleimages! Dylan Kyle is an incredibly talented professional photographer based right here in SLO that specializes in weddings, families, portraits, and landscape photography. His personal feed is full of breathtaking landscape images from the adventures he’s been on around SLO County and beyond, and you can see more of his portfolio of wedding, family, and portrait photography at @dylankylephotography. To learn more about Dylan make sure to check out both profiles, or visit his website (link in both bios) to see even more of his work! We’ll be sharing more of Dylan’s images in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow both of his accounts so you don’t miss another amazing shot! 📸 @dylankyleimages & @dylankylephotography ⬅️⬅️⬅️ follow him!!! ⭐ Feature Friday & Sunday Spotlight ⭐ Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share! If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series: 1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR - 2️⃣ Send us a DM 🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts #dylankylephotography #dylankyleimages #sensorio #sensoriofieldoflights #fieldoflight #travelpaso #sanluisobispoguide

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This week’s Sunday Spotlight photographer is @_kayyyyylaaaaaaa_ !

Kayla Marie is an incredibly talented professional photographer that specializes in outdoor, nature, ocean, and sunset landscape photography. Her feed is full of breathtaking images from the places she’s photographed around SLO County and beyond, and you can see even more of her work (and order prints!) on her website (link in @_kayyyyylaaaaaaa_ bio!). We’ll be sharing more of Kayla’s images in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow her so you don’t miss any of her photos!

📸 @_kayyyyylaaaaaaa_ 🔥🔥🔥 follow her!!!

⭐ Feature Friday & Sunday Spotlight ⭐
Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share!

If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series:
1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR -
2️⃣ Send us a DM

🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts

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This week’s Sunday Spotlight photographer is @_kayyyyylaaaaaaa_ ! Kayla Marie is an incredibly talented professional photographer that specializes in outdoor, nature, ocean, and sunset landscape photography. Her feed is full of breathtaking images from the places she’s photographed around SLO County and beyond, and you can see even more of her work (and order prints!) on her website (link in @_kayyyyylaaaaaaa_ bio!). We’ll be sharing more of Kayla’s images in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow her so you don’t miss any of her photos! 📸 @_kayyyyylaaaaaaa_ 🔥🔥🔥 follow her!!! ⭐ Feature Friday & Sunday Spotlight ⭐ Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share! If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series: 1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR - 2️⃣ Send us a DM 🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts

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FOSO opens at Sensorio ✨

On Friday, April 11 Sensorio will debut their newest installment, FOSO, or Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra. The installation features 32 individual light responsive columns designed to “play” to the score of the music.

Designed by renowned artist Bruce Munro (the creative mind behind exhibits Field of Light, Gone Fishing, Fireflies, and Light Columns), the installation blends the sounds of an orchestra with a dynamic light display, with each note represented by a specific color.

Munro collaborated with Emmy award-winning composer Nainita Desai to produce the exclusive score for the exhibit, which highlights each individual member of the orchestra as they would perform. This unique intersection of light and sound allows visitors to enjoy an immersive experience as you can truly visualize the music while journeying through the lights.

🧐 Want to know more about Sensorio and their newest exhibit FOSO? Make sure to follow @sensoriopasorobles

🎟️ Ready to plan your visit and reserve tickets? Use the link in @sensoriopasorobles ‘s bio!

#sensorio #sensoriopasorobles #lightdisbplay #artexhibit #brucemunro #travelpaso #sanluisobispoguide

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FOSO opens at Sensorio ✨ On Friday, April 11 Sensorio will debut their newest installment, FOSO, or Fiber Optic Symphonic Orchestra. The installation features 32 individual light responsive columns designed to “play” to the score of the music. Designed by renowned artist Bruce Munro (the creative mind behind exhibits Field of Light, Gone Fishing, Fireflies, and Light Columns), the installation blends the sounds of an orchestra with a dynamic light display, with each note represented by a specific color. Munro collaborated with Emmy award-winning composer Nainita Desai to produce the exclusive score for the exhibit, which highlights each individual member of the orchestra as they would perform. This unique intersection of light and sound allows visitors to enjoy an immersive experience as you can truly visualize the music while journeying through the lights. 🧐 Want to know more about Sensorio and their newest exhibit FOSO? Make sure to follow @sensoriopasorobles 🎟️ Ready to plan your visit and reserve tickets? Use the link in @sensoriopasorobles ‘s bio! #sensorio #sensoriopasorobles #lightdisbplay #artexhibit #brucemunro #travelpaso #sanluisobispoguide

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Date night done right at The Oak Grill 🌿

Whether you’re staying at Hotel Cerro, just passing through SLO, or a local looking for a new spot for an incredible meal, The Oak Grill should be on your list.

Located within Hotel Cerro in Downtown SLO, The Oak Grill offers a dining experience that celebrates the local agricultural bounty and culinary artistry of the Central Coast, with a global influence of flavors and cuisines that craft their menu.

This could not be more evident than in their dinner menu, which features the vibrant flavors of the Philippines through their Lumpia appetizer, a Portuguese-inspired Seared Scallop Calderiada, and Roasted Shishito Peppers that bring a taste of Japan. But if you’re looking for an elevated taste of California, you’ll find that too with options including West Coast Oysters and Tri Tip Steak Frites, among many others.

We were invited to dinner at The Oak Grill recently, and had an incredible experience. The restaurant is beautiful and modern, the staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and the food and drinks were excellent. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, and will absolutely be back again.

🍽️ What We Tried 🍽️

Lumpia
Roasted Shishito Peppers
Crab Cake

Seared Scallop Calderiada
Tri Tip Steak Frites
Cheese Pizza

Creme Brulee
Lemon Tart

Cosmo

🧐 Want ot know more? make sure to follow @theoakgrill.slo, and definitely stop by the next time you find yourself in SLO!

📱Ready to visit? Make your reservation by clicking the link in @theoakgrill.slo bio!

🙏 Thank you @theoakgrill.slo for an amazing experience! We loved our meal and will definitely be back.

#theoakgrill #hotelcerro #downtownslo #foodie #sanluisobispoguide

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Date night done right at The Oak Grill 🌿 Whether you’re staying at Hotel Cerro, just passing through SLO, or a local looking for a new spot for an incredible meal, The Oak Grill should be on your list. Located within Hotel Cerro in Downtown SLO, The Oak Grill offers a dining experience that celebrates the local agricultural bounty and culinary artistry of the Central Coast, with a global influence of flavors and cuisines that craft their menu. This could not be more evident than in their dinner menu, which features the vibrant flavors of the Philippines through their Lumpia appetizer, a Portuguese-inspired Seared Scallop Calderiada, and Roasted Shishito Peppers that bring a taste of Japan. But if you’re looking for an elevated taste of California, you’ll find that too with options including West Coast Oysters and Tri Tip Steak Frites, among many others. We were invited to dinner at The Oak Grill recently, and had an incredible experience. The restaurant is beautiful and modern, the staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and the food and drinks were excellent. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, and will absolutely be back again. 🍽️ What We Tried 🍽️ Lumpia Roasted Shishito Peppers Crab Cake Seared Scallop Calderiada Tri Tip Steak Frites Cheese Pizza Creme Brulee Lemon Tart Cosmo 🧐 Want ot know more? make sure to follow @theoakgrill.slo, and definitely stop by the next time you find yourself in SLO! 📱Ready to visit? Make your reservation by clicking the link in @theoakgrill.slo bio! 🙏 Thank you @theoakgrill.slo for an amazing experience! We loved our meal and will definitely be back. #theoakgrill #hotelcerro #downtownslo #foodie #sanluisobispoguide

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Beach days are always the best days in SLO County! ☀️ #cayucos #cayucosca #cayucosbeach #beachview #beachdaysarethebestdays #sanluisobispoguide

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As part of our Feature Friday series, today we’re featuring local photographer @colors_by_cultura !

@colors_by_cultura is an incredibly talented photographer based right here on the central coast. He uses his Canon 6D, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and Mavic Mini 3 to capture stunning images and video of SLO County, the places he’s traveled throughout California, and across the US. For Moisés, “Photography is the story I fail to put into words”, and with each video and image he posts, we’re treated to yet another chapter.

We’ll be sharing more of Moisés’ work in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow him so you don’t miss a single post!

📸 @colors_by_cultura ⬅️⬅️⬅️ follow him!!!

⭐ Feature Friday & Sunday Spotlight ⭐
Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share!

If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series:
1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR -
2️⃣ Send us a DM

🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts

#colorsbycultura #morrobay #morrobayca #morrorock #landscapephotography #sanluisobispoguide

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As part of our Feature Friday series, today we’re featuring local photographer @colors_by_cultura ! @colors_by_cultura is an incredibly talented photographer based right here on the central coast. He uses his Canon 6D, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and Mavic Mini 3 to capture stunning images and video of SLO County, the places he’s traveled throughout California, and across the US. For Moisés, “Photography is the story I fail to put into words”, and with each video and image he posts, we’re treated to yet another chapter. We’ll be sharing more of Moisés’ work in the coming months, but in the meantime make sure to follow him so you don’t miss a single post! 📸 @colors_by_cultura ⬅️⬅️⬅️ follow him!!! ⭐ Feature Friday & Sunday Spotlight ⭐ Every week we feature two photographers who have taken exceptional pics of SLO County, and are always looking for more great images to share! If you’d like us to consider your photo to feature as part of our series: 1️⃣ Tag us in the photo - OR - 2️⃣ Send us a DM 🙌 We’ll follow up if your photo is selected, and feature you in one of our upcoming posts #colorsbycultura #morrobay #morrobayca #morrorock #landscapephotography #sanluisobispoguide

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🧀🦍 QUESADILLA GORILLA is open in a brand new location, and want you to come celebrate their big move! Originally located in the Creamery Marketplace, @quesadillagorilla has moved closer to Cal Poly in a brand new location on Foothill. Although the location is different, all the items we’ve come to love on their menu stayed the same: those deliciously unique quesadillas, salsas, and local beers on tap! And there’s a breakfast menu and late night deals in the works 😋 TODAY begins their Grand Opening festivities in their new location, so kick off your weekend the right way at Quesadilla Gorilla! 🥳 QUESADILLA GORILLA GRAND OPENING 🥳 🗓️ TODAY, February 7 🕚 Doors open at 11am 📍 NEW LOCATION: 790 Foothill Blvd, #140 🦍 First 50 people get a free dilla AND a free t-shirt! 🤑 $6 dillas all day long! 🏈 Can’t make it today? Don’t miss their Superbowl party on Sunday! 🧐 want to know more? Make sure to follow @quesadillagorilla 🦍 #quesadillagorilla #quesadillas #yumyumyum #sanluisobispo #sanluisobispoguide

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