Apple Farm Inn

Casually elegant Northern Italian eatery with a traditional menu highlighting seasonal ingredients.

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.

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.

Low-key, art-adorned hangout serving house-roasted coffee & cafe bites like eggs & sandwiches.

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.

SloDoCo is the go-to 24/7 donut shop near Cal Poly, famed for its creative flavors and chill vibe, perfect for late-night cravings or studying.

Industrial-chic rooms in a posh 1920s hotel with a renowned restaurant, art workshops & a spa. Set in the historic downtown area, this stylish high-end hotel dating from 1922 is a 6-minute walk from the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and 5 minutes on foot from Bubblegum Alley. Industrial-chic rooms feature exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and Persian rugs, plus marble bathrooms and original artwork. All come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Most upgraded rooms add fireplaces; some feature sitting areas, balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Room service is on offer. There's an acclaimed restaurant, and a trendy bar featuring music and artists' workshops. There's also a spa and loaner bikes.

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.

At the pink-hued Madonna Inn steakhouse, savor oak-pit grilled steaks amidst whimsical decor and lively service that makes every meal a festive affair.

Nestled in a convenient spot, this cozy cafe brings delicious breakfast burritos and hearty dishes to the table, with outdoor seating to boot.