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Like many communities in California, American Indians first settled in what would become SLO thousands of years ago. The first Europeans arrived in the late 1700s. Since San Luis Obispo was almost exactly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, it was an important outpost in Alta California. When the Spanish mission era ended, the area became a Mexican rancho. Today, thousands of visitors come to SLO to view the sweeping scenery and soak up the mild Mediterranean climate. The best way to experience these things, as well as everything else the area has to offer, is to book an RV in San Luis Obispo.

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Experience the Sites and Scenery

At 1,500-plus feet high, Bishop Peak is one of the highest points in the area. It’s the tallest mountain in the Morros/Santa Lucia mountain range. Some twenty-five million years ago, magma welled up from the earth’s core to form the dacite mountain. So, Bishop Peak has some unique geological features. In years past, its granite has provided stones for many area buildings. Today, the thin, volcanic soil supports a number of vegetation and wildlife species not found elsewhere. You may also prefer to take your San Luis Obispo rental RV to one of several hiking trails. The Patricia Drive Trailhead offers a gradual, 4.2-mile jaunt from ground level to the summit. Or, you may prefer the “Oh, Man” trail. We’ll let you figure out the reason for this nickname on your own.

City Attractions

The world’s first motel is no longer in business. But the Motel Inn is still a site worth seeing. When it opened as the Milestone Mo-Tel in 1925, guests paid $1.25 per night per room. Brothers Arthur and Alfred Heineman thought that SLO would be the ideal spot, as

What’s Unique

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There is a big, big difference between Northern and Southern California. You can see it in the places you go and feel it in the people you meet. SLO combines the best parts of both. There aren’t many other spots in California that offer an experience like that.</span></p>

Where to Park It

The Port San Luis RV Campground is in nearby

The Food

This part of California offers a great mixture of seafood and Mexican food. So naturally, we recommend the fish tacos at the Splash Cafe on Monterey Street, the nearby Taqueria Santa Cruz Express, or any of about a dozen other places in town. Fresh fruit is rather abundant in this neck of the woods as well.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Bowden Ranch a.k.a Highschool Hill, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Lemon Grove Loop Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Terrace Hill, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • South Hills Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Poly Canyon Loop Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Laguna Lake Loop Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Reservoir Canyon Trail, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Felsman Loop Trail, CABishop Peak Natural Area, CA
  • Bishop Peak Trail from Highland Drive, CABishop Peak Natural Area, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in San Luis Obispo

Jeremiah J.

January, 2025

Lots of fun. Easy to drive and had plenty of of battery and solar for our 4 day trip.
Zach R.

January, 2025

Jason was spot on with the listing. Trailer is beautiful and super clean and was setup on time with no issues.
Sean H.

January, 2025

Beautiful RV. Couple small issues but minor and to be expected with RV. Would rent again. RV delivered on time.

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