San Luis Obispo on the Central California Coast could easily qualify as paradise. The climate is among the country's most pleasant, with 306 sunny days per year and temperatures rarely above 90 degrees, nor below freezing.
San Luis Obispo truly has farm-to-table lifestyle. There are four farmers' markets in San Luis Obispo every week and one every day of the week throughout the county, so access to fresh foods is easy. Not to mention that SLO is home to some of the most amazing restaurants, world-class chefs and finest wines anywhere. Farms and ranches are throughout the rambling hills and sister peaks of San Luis Obispo County.
San Luis Obispo was recently cited as one of the most active cities in the nation. Many residents bike and walk to work everyday. There are more than 6,500 acres of protected open spaces for hiking, biking and year-long outdoor activities.
San Luis Obispo supports the arts. Residents love their art — from performance art to visual arts. San Luis Obispo is home to the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art performance facility that exposes the Central Coast to varied, high-quality arts events designed to serve diverse audience interests.
San Luis Obispo weather is as pleasant as it gets. The weather is perfect 306 days of the year. Sure, it rains here, and we have our moments of unpleasant weather, but for most of the year, we enjoy beautiful sunny skies and a moderate climate.
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