San Luis Obispo, California is one of the most beautiful cities along California's Central Coast, located within easy day trip distance from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. The city is one of California's oldest communities, originally established by Spanish missionary settlers in the late 18th century.

Today, visitors can explore historic attractions such as the preserved 18th-century Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, which is operated as a living history museum.

Cultural attractions abound, including the acclaimed San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, which features exhibitions of works by California's best contemporary artists. Unique attractions include the 1960s-era Bubblegum Alley, which is covered in vibrantly-colored pieces of chewing gum.

Visitors can attend monthly Bike Nite social ride events or summer concerts at the city's gorgeous Mission Plaza, which serves as a central community gathering space.

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