Cvent Supplier Network

Visit SLO CAL

81 Higuera Street, 93401
Venue image
Videos

Meet in SLO CAL

With something for everyone―from foodies, wine-lovers and history buffs to outdoor enthusiasts and athletes―San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) makes an ideal setting for your next meeting. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, SLO CAL is easily reached by car, plane, train and bus. Meeting venues range from indoor to outdoor, large-scale to intimate, corporate to casual, and offer state-of-the-art technology, seasonally-based catering and other appealing amenities to make your meeting memorable and productive. Enjoy comfortable accommodations at full-service resorts, budget-friendly hotels, quaint bed & breakfasts nestled in the heart of wine country, modern vacation rentals and RV parks fully loaded with amenities. When you're not in meeting-mode, explore boundless access to beaches and unspoiled coastline. Opportunities to see wildlife and explore hiking and biking trails are plentiful. Sip and savor at over 250 wineries. Or, immerse yourselves in the craft brewery, distillery and cidery scene. Casual-to-fine dining, pro-level golf courses, the art and history of Hearst Castle―even eco-tourism activities― are all within minutes of any point in SLO CAL.

Venue Details

Hotels215
Convention center20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms10,837
Guest rooms at 1 hotel195
Special event venues126
Average room rate$160.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants368
Daily food cost$60.00
Tax rate13%
Venue typeCVB

Getting Here

Distance from San Luis Obispo Regional Airport airport 2 mi
Distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport airport 100 mi
Distance from Monterey Regional Airport airport 139 mi

Location

Local Attractions

Explore SLO CAL
Explore SLO CAL
Slow down in SLO CAL, where the good life unfolds moment by moment. Conveniently located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this fertile playground boasts 315 days of sunshine per year and 80 miles/128 km of coastal playground to explore. Wineries, breweries, farm tours, California Mission history and rugged adventure await when you plan your SLO CAL trip today. Road trip, day trip, or settle in for a spell. With accommodations ranging from boutique hotels and bed and breakfasts to RV parks and cozy vineyard stays, you’ll savor the SLO life in style and comfort. If you’re ready to pull out of the fast lane, we’re ready for you. We’ll see you in SLO CAL, where every moment is too rich to rush.
Visit website
Restaurants
Restaurants
Perfectly positioned between two of the nation’s most vibrant gastronomic hubs, San Francisco and Los Angeles, SLO CAL attracts many talented chefs and sommeliers. Its relaxed pace and access to authentic ingredients from the farm, ranch and ocean additionally make it a desirable location to dine. Comfy weather, good beer and jaw-dropping vistas enhance the ambiance even more. When you’re in SLO CAL, the only time you’ll hear your stomach growl is when you can’t decide what to choose.
Visit website
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
Recreation
Otherworldy sand dunes, rolling hills, rugged cliffs, canyons and beautiful preserved lands provide an outdoor lover's paradise. Land lover's will be hard-pressed to choose between hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, ziplining, ATV excursions and even sandboarding. Water dwellers will have their pick of kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, sailing, fishing or boating. Find a world that's just your speed, in SLO CAL.
Visit website
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
Set in one of California's most bucolic and visually stunning regions, SLO CAL is home to three award-winning areas: Paso Robles AVA in the north, and Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley AVAs in the south. In all, there are over 250 wineries and 32,000 vineyard acres/12,950 hectares to enjoy.
Visit website
Tours
Tours
Recreation
Immerse yourself in a true SLO CAL experience, guided by the knowledge and know-how of talented tour companies. Follow skilled, local experts as they lead you on a variety of outdoor activities—kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, biking, fishing, hiking and more. For a delightful afternoon in SLO CAL, wine lovers, from beginner to enthusiast, can hop aboard a bus for a premier wine tour. For beer lovers, book a brewery tour to go behind-the-scenes at SLO CAL’s craft breweries. Tours can often be customized to fit your group’s interests, creating an unforgettable way to uniquely explore this exciting region.
Visit website
Arts + Culture
Arts + Culture
Museum
SLO CAL's culture is as diverse as its landscapes, with cultural escapes ranging from art galleries, museums and studios to live concerts, Hearst Castle and two California Missions.
Visit website
Beaches
Beaches
Recreation
SLO CAL's 315 days of sunshine a year go beautifully with our 80 miles/128 km of pristine coastline ranging from dramatic cliffs to soft, sandy beaches.
Visit website
Shopping
Shopping
Shopping
Take home a bit of SLO CAL with the perfect memento. SLO CAL has shopping options to fit every taste—from on-trend shopping at the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets to funky, eclectic shops and boutiques. Discover even more local goodness by bringing home a sense of the SLO CAL pace of life with handmade soaps, lotions and other goods, or showcase the work of a local artist with a purchase from a gallery or art museum.
Visit website
Events & Festivals
Events & Festivals
SLO CAL’s jam-packed calendar of events has something for everyone. With festivals celebrating apples, strawberries and tomatoes, as well as gin, chardonnay, and even macaroni and cheese, we take our eating, drinking and merrymaking very, very seriously. For music lovers, San Luis Obispo County is home to a wide variety of venues that attract musicians (and audiences!) from around the world. Comfortable year-round climate and diverse terrain make SLO CAL an ideal region for outdoor enthusiasts to convene and commune with the natural world, while athletes will find no shortage of races, triathlons and sporting events to compete in. History buffs will enjoy fairs commemorating SLO CAL’s rich past, and art aficionados will love events featuring painters, sculptors, glassblowers and mixed-media makers. Cozy up, and get to know the local scene by immersing yourself in community events year-round and during the holidays.
Visit website
Craft Beverage Tasting
Craft Beverage Tasting
The SLO CAL craft beverage scene is gaining a refreshing amount of attention. The craft brewing renaissance and interest in more complex, smaller-batch brews make this region a forerunner of IPAs, pilsners, porters, sours and gose. For apple lovers, several hard cideries have sprung up across the county, resulting in an endless amount of options. Many SLO CAL distilleries focus on traditional grain-based spirits, like whiskey and rye, while others distill winemaking’s unusable juice, skins and seeds into sophisticated brandies, gin, grappa and liqueurs. Time to get sippin'!
Visit website
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets
SLO CAL loves to celebrate its rustic roots with gatherings of farmers, vendors and artisans collaborating to put on markets every day of the week. People love to socialize, be entertained and buy from a wide variety of fresh, locally grown products year-round at SLO CAL's 13 weekly farmers markets.
Visit website

Nearby vendors

Battleship IOWA Museum
Battleship IOWA Museum
multi-city
Step aboard one of the most powerful battleships in history and explore life at sea through immersive experiences designed for all ages. From self-guided tours and scavenger hunts with Vicky the Dog to exclusive crew-led journeys through restricted areas, there’s an adventure for every explorer. Whether you’re retracing the steps of U.S. Presidents, climbing into massive gun turrets, descending into the heart of the engineering spaces, or racing against time to save the ship in a thrilling escape challenge — each experience brings the ship to life in unforgettable ways.
Activity
Visit Profile
Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's
multi-city
Bloomingdale's is America's only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy's, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 35 Bloomingdale's stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Our tourism program is available for individual visitors/groups at our stores in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Aventura, and Honolulu. All day savings certificate includes 10% off best fashion and home brands or all day cosmetics saving certificate with 10% off after $200 spend (includes fashion and home). Additionally, customers can participate in gift with purchase events, appointments with stylists, private events, and beauty masterclasses.
Activity
Amenities/Gifting
Visit Profile
Tour America LLC
Tour America LLC
multi-city
Tour operator specializing in MICE, FIT & leisure groups, educational & special interest groups, and SIC packages.
Activity
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
Wise Guys Events
Wise Guys Events
multi-city
Team Building Specialists & Game Designers Without Peer We specialize in live, interactive, team building games, along the lines of the challenges on SURVIVOR. In fact, we really design challenges for Survivor! Mostly, though, we create high-end, innovative experiences for companies including Google, Apple, Disney, Nike, Toyota, and many more. They love working with us because their people end up having so much fun, they don’t notice that they’re actually accomplishing something. Team building is our specialty, and our peerless programs of “intelligent fun” benefit your company by strengthening and engaging your whole team.
Activity
Visit Profile
Umbrella Global Bus
Umbrella Global Bus
South San Francisco
Luxury charters at your fingertip. We provide you with a full range of options in ground transportation & logistics.
Transportation
Visit Profile
RH EVENT GROUP, Inc.
RH EVENT GROUP, Inc.
multi-city
Our Philosophy: - We consistently meet and exceed expectations by first listening to your objectives to make sure you gain the return on the experience that you’re looking for in an event, meeting, or general session: define. - Next, we utilize our creative juices and background in the corporate and entertainment industries to conceptualize the most innovative events for your guests: design. - Finally, we tie it all together to create a branded, interactive experience structured around your vision and goals: deliver. - russell harris EVENT GROUP is a certified diversity company and committed partner that will bring your vision for your events to life. Listening is an important skill that is often forgotten in relationships, which is why it’s our goal to provide exceptional service throughout all stages of the event production process by listening to your top objectives and goals and then delivering on them. By utilizing the most current trends in event technology and our countless resources in the industry, we will bring the experience to life for your event while staying within budget. Some of our areas of expertise and service include: o cmp event managers o brand experiences & activations o custom environmental design o light design o audio visual & sound o content strategy o business theater production o production design & management o contract negotiations o registration management o team building events o trade show design and production o international travel planning
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
MM Tours, LLC
MM Tours, LLC
San Diego
Experience San Diego’s waterfront like never before with MM Tours—perfectly designed for mid to large-sized groups (20+ guests). This all-inclusive, 3-hour walking food tour begins in Seaport Village and features curated tastings at four beloved local restaurants, a nostalgic carousel ride, and a scenic roundtrip ferry ride across the bay to Coronado Island. Along the way, your group will enjoy sweeping views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, and city skyline, while our friendly and knowledgeable host shares local stories and insights to bring the experience to life.
Activity
Visit Profile
AZA Events - DMC Arizona and Southern California
AZA Events - DMC Arizona and Southern California
multi-city
AZA Events is a premier, women-owned boutique destination management company specializing in exceptional corporate experiences throughout Arizona and Southern California. Since 2001, our award-winning team has partnered with top global brands to design and deliver programs that showcase the very best of each destination—from Scottsdale’s luxury resorts to San Diego’s coastal charm. At AZA Events, every client works directly with a senior-level program manager from start to finish, ensuring consistency, expertise, and personalized attention at every stage. As an independent DMC, we take pride in our flexibility, creativity, and genuine relationships, offering custom solutions that align perfectly with each client’s goals. Whether it’s an incentive trip, corporate meeting, or signature event, AZA Events brings destinations to life through high-touch service, local expertise, and flawless execution.
Activity
Catering
Hired Entertainment
+3
Visit Profile
The Formosa Cafe
The Formosa Cafe
West Hollywood
The Formosa first opened its doors IN LOS ANGELES in 1939: making its new debut in its 80th year. Located across from the then-Samuel Goldwyn studio, stars like Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, James Dean, and Elvis Presley would pop into the legendary Formosa Cafe regularly for dining and drinks. On any given day, patrons might have seen Ava Gardner dancing past the old, red leather booths, or John Wayne nursing a late-night scotch (he was caught making scrambled eggs in our kitchen one morning, after reportedly passing out in a booth the night before). Among the interior design restorations is the full reveal of the iconic and original red trolley car, dating back to 1904 and is confirmed to be the oldest surviving red train car in existence. Boxes of autographed celebrity photos and storage units of original memorabilia have made their way back into the Cafe.
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Santa Barbara Food Tours
Santa Barbara Food Tours
Santa Barbara
Explore SB's vibrant Funk Zone on this guided tour. 2 high end wine tastings, 1 Beer Flight, Gin/Vodka Tasting, Family owned trendy sushi, taco, local fish and craft pizza stops! 1st Class Tour Scenic Photo ops with the legendary eatery owners and watering holes! The guests on our tours are treated to unique dishes and brews not available to others. Special gifts to "shop local" are given to each guest at the conclusion of the tour.
Activity
Visit Profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Additional Information

Additional details

- 80 Mi/129 Km of Coastline - 220+ Hotels, Resorts and Inns - 80+ Unique B&Bs - 2,000 Vacation Rentals - Over 300+ Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries - 10 Golf Courses - 315 Days of Sunshine - 72 Degrees Fahrenheit/22 Degrees Celcius Year-Round

Follow us

Visit SLO CAL Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Visit SLO CAL regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Visit SLO CAL's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Visit SLO CAL have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Visit SLO CAL and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Visit SLO CAL's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Visit SLO CAL developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Visit SLO CAL clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.