Lindsay on Location has made its way to San Luis Obispo, right in the middle of Central Coast, California. The views in wine country in California are hard to beat; principally with those giant rolling hills plastered right next to the Pacific Ocean. Driving north from Los Angeles, it will take about three and a half hours to get to SLO, and the drive itself is worth the trip alone.
We have the luxury of being digital nomads and can work anywhere, so we headed north during the weekday. It is always a plus avoiding the weekends, especially when it comes to wine country. With SLO being right in the middle of San Francisco and Los Angeles, Californians love their road trips and wine towns fill up quickly on Friday and Saturdays.
The first time we visited SLO a few years ago, we fell in love with their Mediterranean climate, a walk-able downtown, great restaurants, and being a centrally located, marvelous home base to visit all the great vineyards in Edna Valley. Whenever we want an escape from L.A., we pack up the car, head north and enjoy the ride.
Staying central in town is always essential, so we checked into La Quinta which is a seven-minute walk from downtown SLO. The property has a fitness center, strong WIFI, a fireplace, and a pool on the rooftop, therefore we are set to work and relax when we are there. There’s nothing like soaking in a hot tub, feet next to the fire and having rooftop views after a day of jaunting around the vineyards.
Do you like having the best experiences of your life? We do, too. Sidecar Tour and Wine Tasting has a fleet of tandem sidecars, which take you on a tour all around wine country.
It was a great pleasure to meet Shepherd who is a driver for Sidecar Tour and Wine Tasting. The concept is pretty genius. One of their drivers picks you up at a set location and drives you from vineyard to vineyard. The wine tastings are included in the tour, so you do not have to worry about paying at each location. And, you never feel rushed because they give you about 45 minutes to enjoy your wine tasting.
One of the best specialties of SLO is having the ability to get out of the car and explore. The area gets about 310 days of sunshine, has a Mediterranean marine climate and it is best to take full advantage. The Terrace Hill Loop is just a 20-minute walk from downtown and is an 0.8 mile hike to an obstructed plateau where you can sit for a while and enjoy the city below. Not only can you see the city below, you can see the green hills, sprawling vineyards, and being above it all.
One of our favorite ways to explore a place is by bike. It is one of the best ways to be outside and really explore the area. There are miles of back-country roads that cyclists and hikers can safely use.
If seeing beautiful landscapes and hiking under a mile ain’t your thing, you can stroll around the downtown area. SLO has some amazing restaurants, a great coffee scene, cozy wine bars and a farmer’s market every Thursday, which showcases all that the area has to offer.
The dining options are bountiful in SLO, but we had some favorites for all different reasons.
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