The Itinerary
The Longest Weekend in San Luis Obispo
Four days in SLO, planned down to the hour. All you have to do is show up.
Thursday
The weekend starts Thursday here. Trust us on this one.
- 4:00 PM Check in at Hotel Cerro.
- 4:30 PM Grab a drink at Sidecar.
- 6:30 PM Thursday Night Market on Higuera. Eat your way down the street.
- 9:30 PM A nightcap at the Granada.
Friday
Coffee, a big view, and a glass of wine before dinner.
- 8:30 AM Coffee at Scout, right across the street! Grab a bacon scone.
- 9:30 AM Hike Bishop Peak, a view you can’t miss.
- 1:00 PM Tri-tip sandwich at Firestone.
- 3:00 PM Long warm shower.
- 6:00 PM Grab a glass of wine from ídola wine in the Creamery.
- 7:30 PM Dinner at Novo. Ask for the creek.
Saturday
Hot springs in the morning, a rooftop at sunset.
- 9:00 AM Start the day at Avila Valley Barn.
- 10:00 AM Grab a hillside tub at Sycamore Mineral Springs.
- 12:30 PM Lunch at Zorro’s Cafe & Cantina. The best chile verde!
- 5:00 PM Hotel SLO Rooftop for drinks on the roof.
- 7:00 PM Dinner at Flour House.
Sunday
Don’t go home Sunday.
- 9:30 AM Breakfast that takes two hours.
- 11:30 AM Walk and shop downtown.
- 4:00 PM Call the front desk. Ask about Sunday night.
Every place in this guide
Scout Coffee
The one everybody's holding on Higuera. Bright, busy, and worth the line.
Order The honey tea bowl
ídola wine co.
A natural wine tasting room tucked inside the Creamery.
Order A glass of whatever they're pouring
Avila Valley Barn
A family farm stand with u-pick, baked goods, and animals to say hi to.
Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
A bright red beach-town cantina just south of Avila.
Order The chile verde. It's the best
High Bar at Hotel SLO
The rooftop bar at Hotel SLO, with views of the hills at sunset.
Flour House
Real Neapolitan pizza out of a wood-fired oven. Go hungry.
Order The CIRÓ with pancetta added, and the PANE AL FORNO (house bread) is a must