Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).
History
San Luis Obispo is a city in and the county seat of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area in the north and Greater Los Angeles in the south. The population was 47,063 at the 2020 census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (EM2) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Phoenix*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SBP has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Luis Obispo, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.