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From emerald green vineyards to turquoise blue ocean and amber fields of grain to ruby red grapes.  Here you'll discover a unique mix of food, wine, recreation, art and culture – not to mention the venerable Hearst Castle – all set amidst warm, friendly and laidback surroundings.

Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is the heart of California's Central Coast where You can spend your day exploring miles of white, sandy beaches, browsing through unique stores and museums, wine tasting or hiking or bicycling in and around the rolling hills – the choices are endless.

Our History

For 80 centuries, San Luis Obispo County was the heart of the Chumash Indian country. They must have lived a pleasant life - mild Mediterranean climate, abundant seafood, with natural hot springs to soak in. We imagine they enjoyed experiencing the SLO life, too, much as we do today.

Living within a bountiful natural environment for recreation and pleasure, enjoying a culture brimming with art and social activity, and slowing down to enjoy the good life is the essence of San Luis Obispo County.

You can experience the SLO life in San Luis Obispo County today by making the easy trip to visit. You'll begin to feel it right away. Use our Online California Travel Guide to begin your exploration.

San Luis Obispo County Today

Located midway between San Francisco and LA on the California Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County is an easy to reach destination by car, train, or air. Just 2 or 3 hours by car away from most of California's 35 million people, San Luis Obispo is California's Natural Escape. The centrally located San Luis Obispo airport offers excellent connections to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. Visiting by rail is so popular that Amtrak recently added a third daily train to the county.

About 250,000 people call San Luis Obispo County home. Over a dozen delightful towns and cities, including the City of San Luis Obispo, plus Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Cambria, Cayucos, Grover Beach, Los Osos - Baywood Park, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Miguel, San Simeon near Hearst Castle, Templeton and others create a single extended community.

Spread across the beaches, mountains, and valleys of this special part of the California Central Coast, these distinctive cities and unincorporated areas between them provide an incredible variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. All of these places can be reached by an easy 30 minute drive or less from the City of San Luis Obispo, through some of the most beautiful country you will ever see.

The strong local economy is dominated by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with its 18,000 students, viticulture and agriculture, fishing, tourism and a growing information and technology businesses.

The world-renowned California wine country of the Paso Robles wine country in north county and San Luis Obispo wine country in the south county provide a California wine country tour experience that may remind you of Tuscany.

The local food and wine producers are just two reasons for the many excellent restaurants in the county. The large student base, many visitors and supportive local population has also allowed many nightclubs and restaurants to offer first class local and visiting live entertainment.

Outdoor options also abound, including wonderful hiking and biking. Whale watching, sport fishing and charter fishing out of Morro Bay or Port San Luis are rewarding ways to spend a day. Eco tours supply pleasure and education about some of America's most distinctive ecological niches such as the Morro Bay National Estuary and the Carrizo Plain.

The arts flourish throughout the county at an exceptional level of quality. Layers of history, including the Spanish mission of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Mission San Miguel Arcangel, are at hand evAll of these attractions and more are listed in our easy to use Online California Travel Guide. Just browse through this site, or search for exactly what you want. You'll find it here.

San Luis Obispo County is California's Natural Escape because it is the SLO alternative to hyperactive urban congestion and 'hurry up and wait' frustrations. SLO is a magical and precious piece of old California you can visit again and again, with new experiences every time.

If you're interested in flying to our wonderful county, we offer great airline connections to and from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.

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Beaches In South Lake Tahoe
Baldwin Beach Baldwin Beach Rd.
Pope Beach Pope Beach Rd
Regan Memorial Park
Zephyr Cove

Bike Rentals In South Lake Tahoe
Sierra Ski and Cycle Works 3430 Lake Tahoe Blvd, (530) 541-7505
Watta Bike 2933 Highway 50, (530) 544-7700
Tahoe Sports Ltd 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 7, (530) 542-4000
Boat Rentals
Ski Run Boat Company 900 Ski Run Blvd, (530) 544-0200
Tahoe Keys Marina 2435 Venice Drive East Suite 100, (530) 544-8888
Clubs and Nightlife in South Lake Tahoe
Club Blu Nightclub at Montbleu, 55 Highway 50, (888) 829-7630
Opal Ultralounge at Montbleu, Friday girls drink free, Monday, Monday free drinks from 10-12 (775) 586-2000
Vex Night Club at Harrah's: 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, (775) 586-6705
Cabo Wabo Cantina Lounge at Harvey's Casino, 18 Highway 50, (775) 588-2411
Golf Courses
Bijou Golf Course 3464 Fairway Ave, (530) 542-6097‎
Edgewood Golf Club Lake Pkwy, (888) 881-8659?
Lake Tahoe Golf Course 2500 Emerald Bay Rd, (530) 577-0788
Tahoe Paradise Golf Course 3021 US Hwy 50, (530) 577-2121
Best Restaurants In South Lake Tahoe
Breakfast: Ernie’s, 1146 Emerald Bay Road, (530) 541-2161
Breakfast: Red Hut Waffle Shop 2723 Lake Tahoe Blvd (530) 541-9024
Healthy Breakfast/Lunch: Sprouts, 3123 Harrison Avenue, (530) 541-6969.
Coffee: Alpen Sierra (free wireless), 3940 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 1 (530) 544-7740
Burgers: Burger Lounge 717 Emerald Bay Rd, (530) 542-4060
Burgers: Izzies Burger Spa, 2591 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, (530) 544-5030
Chinese: Hunan Garden, 900 Emerald Bay Rd. (530) 544-5868
Mexican: Papagayo, 3132 Us Highway 50, (530) 577-3344
Mexican:Taqueria Jalisco 3079 Harrison Ave, (530) 541-6516
Pizza: Bob Dog’s Pizza, 3141 Us Highway 50, (530) 577-2364
Pizza: Bob Dog’s Pizza, 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd A1 (530) 541-0809
Pizza: Lake Tahoe Pizza Co., 1168 Emerald Bay Rd (530) 544-1919
Fancy Seafood: The Chart House, 392 Kingsbury Grade (775) 588-6276
Seafood: Freshies, (great summer roof deck), 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd (530) 542-3630
Sushi: Off the Hook!, 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Unit E, (530) 544-5599
Thai: Orchid Thai, 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd., (530) 544-5541
Bar/Music: Divided Sky (free wireless), 3200 US Highway 50, (530) 577-0775
Swimming
City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Pool Complex 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, (530) 542-6056
Ski Rental
Tahoe Sports Ltd 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 7, (530) 542-4000
Powderhouse, 3 locations, (530) 542-6222
Taxis, Shuttle Bus
Lakeshore Taxi (530) 544-3600
Sunshine Taxi Co (530) 542-1234
Yellow Cab of South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-5555
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To request more information about booking a vacation home in South Lake Tahoe contact the owner Chris McNamara. Email chris@southlaketahoehomerentals.com or phone (530) 545-0424

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Approximately 7,700 years ago, Mount Mazama a then-active volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range, erupted emptying the magma chamber. Unable to support the weight of the volcano, the emptied chamber collapsed, creating a six-mile wide caldera. Rain and snow from the surrounding walls melted and filled the depression, forming Crater Lake.

Crater Lake National Park
On May 22, 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the bill creating Crater Lake National Park. The nation's fifth oldest national park, Crater Lake encompasses 180,000 acres and is home to a large variety of wildlife including Roosevelt elk, mule deer, black bear, coyote, bobcat, porcupine, numerous bird species and smaller animals. Two information centers, a lodge, and two campgrounds with a variety of services help visitors get the most out of their Crater Lake adventure.

Park Entrance Fees
Seven-day passes are available for those wishing to explore Crater Lake National Park. The cost is $10 per vehicle or $5 for individuals entering on foot or bike. If you plan to visit other national parks, consider purchasing a $50 annual pass that is valid in all national parks. The national parks system also offers a $10 lifetime pass for those 62 years and older. Blind or disabled visitors receive free access to all national parks.

About Crater Lake
With an average depth of 1,148 feet and a maximum depth of 1,943 feet Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and the seventh deepest in the world. Average annual snowfalls of 533 inches (45 feet) supply the lake with a steady water source. Yet although the caldera itself is nearly 4,000 feet deep, evaporation and seepage keep the lake from entirely filling the depression. The result is stunning lakeshore walls that tower steeply several thousand feet above the surface of the water.
Because there are no rivers or other moving waters that empty into the lake, it is not clouded by sediments. The trillions of gallons of nearly pure water reflect the sunlight in a way that gives it a stunning blue color. The combination of unusual water color and extreme geography make for a truly breathtaking sight for firs-time and returning visitors alike.
Crater Lake is known for its famous piece of driftwood named the "Old Man of the Lake." It is a full-sized tree that can be seen bobbing vertically in the lake as it moves with wind and currents. The cold water of the lake has helped preserve the wood for more than a century.

Fishing Is Welcomed at Crater Lake
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Crater Lake was stocked with six different types of fish, but today only two species, the rainbow trout and kokanee salmon, survive. Populations of both fish are stable and number in the hundreds of thousands. Fishing is encouraged at Crater Lake, and no license is required. There is no limit to how many fish you may catch however, only artificial bait is allowed.
Getting to the lake for fishing and for other activities, such as boat tours is a bit of a challenge because the only safe and legal way to get down to the lake edge is via the mile long Cleetwood Cove Trail. The trail, which usually opens mid to late June drops 700 feet from the East Rim Drive trailhead to the lakeshore. This can pose some difficulties on the return trip, as the hike is comparable to climbing 65 flights of stairs!

Crater Lake Hiking
Including Cleetwood Cove Trail, there are over 90 miles of hiking trails in Crater Lake park, including 33 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Crater Lake hiking options range from the easy half-mile Castle Crest Wildflower Garden loop trail to the strenuous Mt. Scott hike that covers 5.0 miles and a 1,500-foot elevation gain to the highest peak in park.

Crater Lake Camping
There are two campgrounds inside Crater Lake National Park. Mazama Camprounds has 200 sites and is open early Jun through mid-Oct. Lost Creek Campground, located in the southeast corner of the park, has 16 sites for tents only. It is open from mid July to mid September. Both campgrounds operate on a first come first serve basis. Additionally, backcountry camping is allowed but requires a free permit.
For more information about Crater Lake hiking, camping, and other activities in Crater Lake National Park, visit their website.


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