San Luis Obispo in California, USA, is located on the central coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1772 it is one of California's oldest communities. The Pacific Ocean is just 12 miles away on the west and Santa Lucia Mountains are to the east.

Commonly called SLO or San Luis, the city enjoys a Mediterranean climate and is served by SLO County Regional Airport. Amtrak provides daily rail service and there are city-wide SLO Transit bus lines. San Luis attractions include the Botanical Garden, Morro Bay Eco-tours, Art Galleries, Children's Museum and Paso Robles wine countryside.

Perfect weather, coastal breezes and rolling hills are natural attractions with California's scenic vineyards half-hour's drive away. Downtown offers shopping, restaurants, museums and other recreation.

The city has hotels and motels that suit budget tourists. Stay in downtown, oceanfront or in grapevine country, there are cheap lodgings available everywhere. The city is dotted with hotels, motels and inns. Budget places to stay include America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Travelodge and Ramada Inn Olive Tree offering all amenities.