Meet in SLO CAL
SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County) is conveniently located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, offering an idyllic backdrop for meetings with diverse accommodations and venues. Known for its charm, beautiful beaches, world-class wineries, and teambuilding activities, SLO CAL
is ideal for meeting planners seeking the unique and unexpected.
Venue Details
Hotels215
Convention center-
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 airport
2 mi from San Luis Obispo Regional Airport
Distance from San Luis Obispo Regional Airport airport 2 mi
100 mi from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport airport 100 mi
139 mi from Monterey Regional Airport
Distance from Monterey Regional Airport airport 139 mi
Location
Local Attractions
Group Dining
Few destinations deliver group dining experiences like SLO CAL. With hundreds of local farms and year-round farmers’ markets, group menus shine with fresh, farm-to-table cuisine. From casual welcome dinners to private buyouts at Michelin Guide-recommended restaurants, SLO CAL offers venues that easily accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. Coastal access ensures freshly caught seafood, while the region’s Mediterranean climate produces world-class wines, ideal for hosted receptions, pairings, and off-site events, alongside a vibrant craft brewery, cider, and distillery scene perfect for memorable group outings.
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Group Activities
SLO CAL’s sunshine and diverse landscapes provide an unforgettable backdrop for team-building experiences. Energize groups with outdoor adventures like horseback riding, golf, hiking, hot air balloon rides, ziplining, archery, or Hummer tours across the iconic Oceano Dunes. On the water, build connection through kayaking, surfing lessons, paddleboarding, scenic boat tours, or whale-watching excursions. For teams seeking a taste of local culture, explore olive oil tastings, oyster shucking, farm tours, culinary classes, wine cave experiences, and more.
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Wine Tasting
With more than 250 wineries across Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo wine country, SLO CAL offers a world-class wine destination ideal for group experiences. Scenic vineyard settings, internationally acclaimed wines, and easy-to-navigate wine trails make it easy to plan tastings, receptions, and off-site events for groups of all sizes. From barrel tastings and intimate winemaker dinners among the vines to distinctive experiences like sidecar tours or ziplining through vineyard landscapes, SLO CAL delivers a laid-back yet refined wine country atmosphere designed to create memorable group moments.
For groups seeking options beyond wine, the region is also home to breweries, and craft distilleries, offering a diverse and dynamic tasting scene to suit every preference.
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Golf
When planning your next meeting, corporate retreat, or group incentive getaway, discover the perfect mix of productivity, camaraderie, and coastal charm with a golf-inspired escape in SLO CAL. From sweeping ocean vistas to rolling vineyards, the region’s premier coastal courses offer more than just a game. Whether your group is seeking friendly competition, scenic downtime, or team-building with a view, SLO CAL’s courses provide a unique and unforgettable backdrop for any gathering.
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Wellness
Thanks to its laid-back pace of life and stunning landscapes, SLO CAL is a premier wellness destination. Choose from rejuvenating luxury spa treatments, wine and crystal pairings, restorative sound baths, goat yoga, mineral springs, CBD experiences, and more. Slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy endless opportunities to relax, recharge, and bond. Whether with colleagues or a group retreat, SLO CAL offers unforgettable wellness weekends that balance adventure, mindfulness, and connection.
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Arts & Culture
SLO CAL is a vibrant destination for groups seeking arts and culture experiences. Explore renowned art museums, downtown galleries, live music venues, and hands-on art workshops, or plan a visit to Hearst Castle and Sensorio, where art meets nature—there’s inspiration for every team.
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Beaches
The beaches in SLO CAL are made for adventure and laid-back coastal vibes. With over 80 miles of coastline along Highway 1, there’s always something to do, whether you’re kayaking through sea caves, watching sea otters from a stand-up paddleboard or catching waves near the pier. Every beach day here comes with a side of sunshine and relaxed, Central Coast charm.
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Nearby vendors
Corporate Events Inc.
Carlsbad
CEI has been bringing events to life for over 20 years. With main offices in the US and UK, our audiovisual and production company is equipped to manage all the technical elements for your events worldwide. We proudly provide quality equipment, skilled technicians, and experienced managers to handle every detail, so your live, hybrid, and virtual events are perfectly planned and executed. Our team collaborates with stakeholders and vendors, working to create meaningful opportunities for attendee engagement and interaction so your events leave an indelible impression.
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Starlite Transportation & Limousines
Carlsbad
If you’re ready to ride in style, there’s a limousine company in San Diego, CA, that can provide you with an impressive range of modern options. Starlite Transportations was founded in 2012, and we’re a locally owned and operated company. Our firm is fully licensed and insured, and you can expect our staff to pay attention to the details of your personal itinerary. Transportation Service for small & large groups.
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Lumetry Media
San Diego
Lumetry Media is the last photography team you will ever hire! Our photographers not only create beautiful images but our studios technology forward movement bring you INSTANT photo delivery to clients as well as attendees.
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ADKT LA
Los Angeles
Step into a hidden gem in West Hollywood where, for one night, guests are transported to Paris for dinner and a show
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LA Coach Inc.
Gardena
We are a charter bus company in Los Angeles, California. Our shuttle bus services consists of the following:
- Tour Bus Rental
- Mini Bus Rental
- Sprinter Van Rental
- Luxury Van Rental
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RMD Group
San Diego
Who we are
Rmd group events is at the core of hospitality in san diego. The team with the experience and the group most capable of delivering the experience—a consistent game-changer with a track record of reinventing and reinvigorating private events and group dining in america’s finest city.
Rmd group events takes your event to the next level by offering full scale event planning for every type of venue. With over 15 years of gaslamp san diego hospitality knowledge and expertise, the rmd group events team has the perfect event space for your intimate party or extravagant affair.
Our mission
Our creative abilities mixed with professional experience guarantees a memorable outcome for all clients, guests, family and friends.
We look forward to working with you!
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Shubham Halls
Sunnyvale
Experience elegance and top-tier service at Shubham Hall. Ideal for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Enjoy exquisite dining, modern facilities, and an unforgettable ambiance. Celebrate in style!
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TeamWorx
Multi-city
TeamWorx is based just outside silicon valley California and specializes in team building events for tech companies and tech employees, engineering companies and engineers, and groups looking for robotic themed events. Our signature Robot Team Building events are Robot Build and Battle 1, Robot Build and Battle 2, and our newest addition, Robot Racing! We deliver events for large groups anywhere in the United States: Robot Build and Battle 1 up to 300 people, Robot Build and Battle 2 up to 500 people, Robot Racing up to 200 people, and combine 1 & 2 for up to 800 people!
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Tahoe Star Luxury Yacht
Multi-city
Luxury Private Yacht catering up to 40 guests
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Catch Transportation Nationwide
Multi-city
Catch Transportation is a U.S.-based premium transportation service provider with over 20 years of experience. We offer a wide range of travel solutions — including luxury charter buses, shuttle services, party buses, limousines, and other vehicles — for events such as weddings, proms, corporate travel, and group trips. We are known for our diverse fleet, nationwide service, and use of modern technology like GPS tracking to deliver reliable, comfortable travel experiences. We also specialize in hotel room blockings at special rates, as we own an operate over 25 hotels around the country. Want to take your travel up a notch? Contact us about our private jets!
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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 - An average of 315 Days of Sunshine - Golf Courses - Wellness experiences
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Visit SLO CAL Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Visit SLO CAL's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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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.
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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:
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
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