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Nov 3, 2023 · Nestled in the lush valley of Oceanside, California, the Mission San Luis Rey de Francía stands as a monument to California's multi-layered history, encapsulating the cultural confluence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and American influences.
- Bubblegum Alley
- Madonna Inn
- Kreuzberg Cafe
- Bishop Peak
- And, Scene.
- In The Limelight
- Delectable Dishes
- Why “San Luis Obispo”?
- The Mission
- Avila Beach
Bubblegum Alley is exactly what it sounds like: an alley covered head to toe in discarded bubblegum. Although it may seem gross, this unique tourist spot is one of San Luis Obispo’s most talked about landmarks. The 15-foot high, 70-foot-long gum wall is an eccentric cultural timestamp where people from all over come to express current political and...
Looking for a hotel with character? One with a story in every nook? The Madonna Inn is the place to be. With 110 unique rooms, each decorated with a theme (think rock rooms, pink rooms, waterfall, etc) the Madonna Inn is one of the most unique hotels in the world. How can the Madonna be anything but fabulous when it touts handcrafted, unique materi...
Kreuzberg Cafe is a staple of downtown SLO. It’s known for its trendy atmosphere, delicious bites, and speakeasy-style open mic. Opening in 2010, the founders set out to create a cafe that combined the vibrant scene of Kreuzberg (a neighborhood in Berlin) with the breezy, beach style of San Luis Obispo. It’s a one-stop shop with a properly coined s...
Looking for an outdoor activity in SLO? Head to Bishop Peak Mountain, one of the tallest of the Nine Sisters, the volcanic mountain range in the region. Jutting out among the relatively flat San Luis Obispo, Bishop Peak touches the clouds in a majestic and inviting way. Its single-track trail takes hikers to the 1,559-foot summit for a rewarding, p...
Ah, the theater. A place to laugh, cry, feel, and share. Though it isn’t New York or Chicago, San Luis Obispo has a thriving theater scene. One of the most notable theaters in San Luis Obispo is the Fremont Theater. Constructed in 1942, it served as both a movie and live theater. Located in the heart of downtown, it’s been a place for people to gat...
If you’ve seen High School Musical or pretty much any early 2000’s rom-com, you know who Zac Efron is. But did you know that he hails from San Luis Obispo? Efron is touted as arguably the most famous person from SLO! He even honed his acting skills at The Little Theater, now SLO Repertory Theater. Other famous natives include Olivia Taylor Dudley (...
Every street in downtown San Luis Obispo is filled with unique, highly-rated eateries that tempt me endlessly. If I had it my way, I’d go to San Luis Obispo every day just to eat. Want a comforting New England delicacy? Head to Splash Cafe for their award-winning clam chowder that has been deemed a must-try. They also have fresh, sourdough bread bo...
San Luis Obispo’s name comes from Father Junipero Serra who established a Mission in 1772 and named it after Saint Luis, the Bishop of Toulouse. For those who grew up in California, we learned all about Father Junipero Serra’s long journey to spread Catholicism by establishing missions, marked now by the 101 freeway. San Luis Obispo Mission is the ...
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, shortened to Mission San Luis Obispo, was founded in 1772. Father Junipero Serra enlisted the help of local Chumash Natives, as the story goes, though in hindsight I’m sure it wasn’t as amicable as history would have us think. The Mission was destroyed in 1832 during a massive earthquake. But now it stands, struct...
Craving the absolute perfect day in the sun? Head to Avila Beach! Avila Beach is a cozy, seaside town that oozes charm. From Avila Valley Barn, where visitors can take home fresh produce as well as enjoy a variety of farm animals, to Avila Hot Springs, where people can soak in the natural mineral pools that somehow are always the perfect temperatur...
Mission San Luis Rey, known as “King of The Missions”, because of its size, population and crop production, is number eighteen in the mission chain. Located on a hill overlooking a valley, San Luis Rey lies between Mission San Diego de Alcalá and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia (Spanish: Misión San Luis Rey de Francia) is a former Spanish mission in San Luis Rey, a neighborhood in Oceanside, California. This Mission lent its name to the Luiseño tribe of Mission Indians.
Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, also known as the ‘King of the Missions’, is filled with history and cultural significance to San Diego. It was established under Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen.
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia was founded by Padre Fermín Lasuén on June 13, 1798, in San Luis Rey, a neighborhood of Oceanside, California. This Mission was named in honor of Louis IX, King of France, and for its vast success also became known as the “King of all California Missions”.
Once Mexico gained its independence from Spain, the new Nation began to divide the spoils of the mission system. Governor Pío de Jesús Pico and his brother appropriated 90,000 acres of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia land for themselves. By 1846, the last vestige of mission life had disappeared.
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