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 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'!
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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.
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Mystery Trip
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Starlite Transportation & Limousines
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Alliant Events
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The Gathering Spot
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Kitchen On Fire
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- 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
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Sustainable Practices
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Health and Safety
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