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Hearst Castle

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Not too far north from San Luis Obispo lies, “the must-see”, Hearst Castle.

• This estate is breath-taking
• It includes 1 main house and 3 guest houses
• There are 165 rooms
• There are 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways.

Where: 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452-9741

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Tour Options:

1. “The Experience Tour”: recommended for first time visitors, duration of tour is 1 hour and 45 minutes, includes bus ride to and from castle, movie experience, tour of Casa Del Sol (18 room guesthouse), indoor and outdoor pool, esplanade, gardens, and the main house.
2. “Upper Floors of Casa Grande”: focuses on art collection and architectural elements of main house, duration of tour is 1 hour and 45 minutes, includes tour of Dog’s Suite, library, kitchen, pantry, indoor pool, and outdoor pool.
3. “North Wing of Casa Grande”: deals with the construction and development of Hearst Castle, duration of tour is 1 hour and 45 minutes, includes tour of north wing of casa grande, casa del monte, indoor pool, outdoor pool, bathrooms, terrance, and a film.
4. “The Garden Tour”: focuses on the gardens, duration of tour is 1 hour and 45 minutes, includes tour of indoor pool, outdoor pool, Casa del Mar (largest guest house), overview of gardens and grounds, hidden terrance, wine cellar of the main house, and the outdoor pool’s dressing rooms.
5. “The Evening Tour”: will be available in October, November, and December of 2010, duration of tour is 2 hours and 10 minutes, it is much like the daytime tour except docents will be dressed up and it will be sort of a theatrical performance.
6. “Gardens and Vistas: the Self Guided Tour”: will be available in March through Labor Day weekend, but check out the website read about what there is to see on this self guided tour.

• To make a reservation for any of these tours call (800) 444-4445 or reserve online
• Don’t forget to visit the gift shop

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SLO’s Children’s Museum

What: San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum

Where: 1010 Nipomo Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3870

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Directions from the North:

• US-101 S
• Exit onto Marsh St
• Continue North on Marst St.
• Turn Left on Nipomo St.
• The Museum is on the Left at the corner of Nipomo & Monterey

Directions from the South:

• US-101 N
• Exit onto Marsh St
• Continue North on Marst St.
• Turn Left on Nipomo St.
• The Museum is on the Left at the corner of Nipomo & Monterey

When:

• Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Closed on Mondays

Admission:

• $8 for adults and children
• Children 2 and under are free
• $5 for Seniors 60+
• $7 for military family Members

Any Questions? Call (805) 544-5437

Click here to look at the special events that are occurring this month

Interested in getting a membership? click here

Museum’s Mission:

“The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum inspires learning through play within a rich environment of interactive exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Since opening in 1990, we have been committed to offering experiences that both invoke curiosity and imagination about the world and promote active exploration, investigation and creation. Learning becomes fun because it is motivated from within and shared with others.

The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is proud to offer thousands of children, families, caregivers and teachers a variety of educational experiences that enrich their lives. We hope that you will enjoy the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for years to come.”

Audio Slideshow: Firestone Grill

Interactive Feature: Quiz

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa: 751 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Vision:  ”To be a Eucharistic Community striving to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ guided by the Power of the Holy Spirit”

Mission: “To make our Vision a Daily Reality” by being loving and open, faith-filled and faithful, prayerful, gracious stewards, and passionate about the needs of others

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Fun Facts about Mission San Luis Obispo:

• It is located in Downtown San Luis Obispo
• It is the 5th California mission founded by Father Junipero Serra on September 1, 1772
• The mission has had 47 pastors since Father Junipero Serra
• It is named after the Bishop of France, Saint Louis
• The mission has a giftshop and a museum
• Mass services still occur at Mission San Luis Obispo (look below for schedule)
• You can click here for a timeline of the Mission’s history
• You can go on a virtual tour of Mission San Luis Obispo if you click here
• The mission has connections with Mission College Prep and Old Mission School

Mission San Luis Obispo’s Gift Shop and Museum:

The gift shop and museum is open 7 days week (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter)

Winter hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Summer hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• You can now visit the gift shop online

Want to attend a mass service at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa?

Sunday Masses: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. service in Spanish

Weekday Masses: 7 a.m., 8 a.m. (Wednesday when the schools attend), and 12:10 p.m.

Saturday Masses: 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Interactive Feature: Fun Quiz

Click here to see how much you know about San Luis Obispo!

Apple Farm

What: Apple Farm San Luis Obispo

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Where: 2015 Monterey Street  San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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• Not only is Apple Farm a good place to stay when visiting San Luis Obispo, but it is also an attraction.

10 reasons to visit Apple Farm:

1. Shopping: They have an adorable gift shop that sells decorative stuff for homes and gardens, beautiful jewelry, lotions, and  the like.  Everything is fairly priced too.
2. Decorative country themed: Going to Apple Farm is so homey and gives you a taste of the countryside.  You will feel at home here and will love the floral, country prints.
3. Country Eating:  The food at Apple Farm’s restaurant is delicious!  Enjoy chicken and dumplings, chicken pot pie, biscuits, and gravy.  Don’t forget to save room for dessert!  The restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
   

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4. Bakery: A taste of heaven in San Luis Obispo!  There are many options at Apple Farm’s Bakery so take your pick: homemade fruit pies, cream pies, Apple Dumplings, cookies, brownies, bear claws, scones, and muffins.
5. Spa: Enjoy getting a massage at Apple Farm’s Spa because one person can never get enough relaxing time.  Just like the bakery, there are also a lot of massage options: deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, Swedish massage, sea salt body scrub, seaweed wrap, essentials oil face wrap, and more.
6. The Millhouse: the Millhouse is a smaller version of the giftshop, but it is mostly a flower shop.  They also have popcorn, apple cider, old fashioned soda, and candies.
   

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7. Friendly service:  The service at Apple Farm is so friendly.  It seems like the people working there want to be there and you will hardly ever see them without a smile on their face.
8. Gardens: Everything at Apple Farm is super clean and neat.  Their garden is especially nice and you will often see hummingbirds and butterflies enjoying it.  Just sit back, soak up the sun, and see what critters you can see enjoying it alongside you.
9. Wedding: You may be attracted to Apple Farm for a wedding location and if not you may see others having their wedding ceremony here.
10. Rooms: Check out the rooms and you will end up falling in love with how comfortable it looks.

• Next time you visit San Luis Obispo, think about staying at the Apple Farm

Bishop’s Peak

Bishop’s Peak:

1 Highland Drive

San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

Facts About Bishop’s Peak:

• Bishop’s Peak is one of nine major peaks extending from San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay.
• Bishop’s is the highest of the nine major peaks at an elevation of 1,559 feet above sea level.
• Bishops is a 4.5 mile hike.
• The duration of the hike should be about 2 hours.
• Dirt path and near the top there are rocks to climb up.
• Bishop’s Peak has various rock climbing spots for those of you who like to climb.

Where to Park:

• Foothill Boulevard: park alongside the road between Los Osos Valley Road and Santa Rosa Street
• Highland Drive: take Highland to the end from Santa Rosa Street

Weather Conditions:

• Weather is most of the time very good, but at the top it gets windy.
• Click here to see what the weather forecast is for today in San Luis Obispo

What to Bring for Your Hike:

• water
• snacks-click here for some fun trail mix recipes that you can make yourself and take on your hiking adventure.
• sunscreen
• comfortable hiking shoes
• a sweatshirt (gets chilly at the top)

Make Your Hiking Experience Unique:

• Hike it at sunrise:  is a great way to start your day and there may even be some fog lying between the hills.  It is a beautiful view that will take your breath away.
• Hike it at sunset: whether you’re just needing some fresh air and exercise, or if you need a romantic date idea.

What People Say About Hiking Bishop’s Peak:

• “It’s a great workout.  Although, it takes a while to get to the top, it’s worth it because the view is amazing”  (Ryan Venegas).
• “You can see all of San Luis Obispo from the top” (Travis Tonder).
• “It is a beautiful hike that allows you to get away from your stress” (Amanda Eastman).
• “I think everyone visiting San Luis Obispo should hike Bishop’s Peak because you can see all of San Luis Obispo from the top” (Jimmy Shedden).
• “It is a challenging hike, but is so worth it at the end” (Kelly Cannon).

Interactive Map: Top 10 Tourist Attractions in SLO

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