CENTRAL COAST
SLOCAL.com; @SLOCAL—Situated halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) blends small-town warmth with big-time appeal for meetings and events. Groups will find a mix of seaside escapes, wine-country backdrops, and walkable downtowns, making it easy to pair business with leisure. “Known for its small-town charm, beautiful beaches, world-class wineries, and endless teambuilding activities, SLO CAL is the perfect choice for meeting planners seeking the unique and unexpected,” says Molly Cano, vice president of marketing for Visit SLO CAL.
With more than 11,000 guest rooms and more than 48 hotels offering dedicated meeting space—not to mention more than 300 wineries, breweries, and distilleries—San Luis Ibispo County provides a diverse lineup of options. New additions include the Ava Hotel in downtown Paso Robles; a Curio Collection by Hilton, which debuted in September 2025 with modern accommodations and boutique-style meeting spaces; and the upscale River Lodge in Paso Robles, which opened in May 2024 and is ideal for small gatherings and room blocks. Venues like Cambria Templeton add to the assortment, with more than 9,400 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space designed for connection and collaboration.
Across the region, each community brings its own distinct flavor: vineyard backdrops in Paso Robles Wine Country, oceanfront settings along the SLO Coast, small-town vibrancy in San Luis Obispo, and boutique retreats along Cambria’s artistic coast.
