Art and Culture

If art is life, then life is the art of capturing experience. San Luis Obispo County calls to the artist in all of us, inviting individuals to shed the normal and reach for the new, raw and eclectic. From soaking up the beautiful ocean views across sprawling sand beaches to shopping for treasures among artists and poets, we invite you to explore, experience and enjoy the ways our area speaks to your soul.

For centuries, spectacular beauty and rich natural resources have defined our area, and the allure lives on. Whether you’re looking for a top-shelf tequila tasting, an original painting, a day spent in a museum or full immersion into the culture of organic farm-fresh-to-table gourmet cuisine, we have it all—and done differently than anywhere else.

To get a true taste of authentic SLO County, spend the day mixing and mingling with the people who breathe life into the area…the artists, musicians, museum curators, castle guides and adobe docents. You’ll find artistic expression brought to life in both the physical and spiritual form. You’ll walk away from your visit with memories to bring you back — time and again.

Art Galleries and Museums — our favorites!