A California vacation tends mainly to feature two prominent locations: Los Angeles and San Francisco. But why limit oneself to those cities only? Between LA and SF lies beautiful SLO, San Luis Obispo: home of Cal Poly’s main campus, the legendary (and beautiful) Madonna Inn, the first solar-powered cinema in the United States, stellar shopping, and spectacular scenery. For outdoorsy types, there is Bishop Peak: a lovely option for a day hike. For more cosmopolitan travelers, there is downtown San Luis Obispo, with its charming boutiques and nightlife locales. SLO may not be as well-known as LA or SF, but is a worthy vacation spot nonetheless, with plenty to do and see.



