Buona Tavola

This cozy little noodle house offers a slice of Chinese culinary charm with fresh potstickers, savory soups, and a tempting chow mein that keeps diners returning.

Nestled by the San Luis Obispo Creek, this charming hotel features cozy, country-style rooms, a heated outdoor pool, and a delightful farm-to-table restaurant.

This chic boutique hotel in San Luis Obispo pairs modern, comfy rooms with thoughtful touches like morning coffee and pastries, all just a stroll from downtown.

Set in a prime location, this chic hotel boasts stylish rooms, a lively rooftop bar, outdoor pool, and a fantastic on-site restaurant.

Polished quarters in an upscale hotel offering a trendy French restaurant, a spa & a rooftop pool. Set on a downtown street a mile from Highway 101, this trendy hotel in a redbrick building is 2 miles from Cal Poly University and 12 miles from Pismo Beach. Refined rooms feature Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Most have balconies. Suites offer sitting areas and soaking tubs; some provide fireplaces, wet bars and/or garden patios. An airy penthouse adds a living/dining room. A rooftop deck has a pool and a bar. There’s also a hip French restaurant with a distillery, as well as an open-air cafe, a bakery and an edible garden. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and event space. Breakfast and parking are available.

Old San Luis BBQ is a laid-back gem serving mouthwatering Santa Maria-style tri-tip from a walk-up window, perfect for casual bites and craft beers.

This bustling pizza joint serves up classic combos and a variety of crusts, making it a family-friendly favorite with a lively atmosphere.

Scout Coffee in San Luis Obispo is a vibrant haven for coffee lovers, offering expertly brewed local java and mouthwatering housemade pastries in a bright, inviting setting.

Cozy cafe specializing in Turkish delights and baklava along with coffee and tea.

Homey quarters in a Provence-inspired B&B offering free WiFi & evening wine tastings. A 7-minute walk from downtown San Luis Obispo, this Provence-inspired B&B is a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University and 10.5 miles from Avila Beach. Homey rooms, some with country decor, offer free WiFi, TVs and private baths with designer toiletries. There's also a suite with a separate living space, a fireplace, a wet bar and a minifridge. Breakfast is served in the dining room or on the patio, and there's a complimentary evening wine tasting with snacks.