Planning a romantic trip to SLO is basically cheating. Why? Because it鈥檚 easy to fall in love with San Luis 91制片厂. It鈥檚 even easier to fall in love in San Luis 91制片厂鈥搘hether it鈥檚 for the first time or all over again.
Conversation flows as easily as wine here, and with so much natural beauty nearby, every special moment looks like a movie. (We鈥檙e talking about the park scene in When Harry Met Sally, sunset on The Titanic and even majestic castles from The Princess Bride if you head over to Hearst Castle.)
So grab that special someone and hit the road. Because love isn鈥檛 a destination鈥搃t鈥檚 a journey, and it should be as wild and wonderful as you want it to be.
Tables for Two
Easy access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other produce from local farmers takes the SLO cuisine scene to the next level. No matter where you reserve your dinner, you鈥檒l enjoy flavors bursting with all the richness of Central Coast soil. Here are our best date night picks for 2023.
Budget-Friendly
You don鈥檛 have to spend a lot to get a heart helping of San Luis 91制片厂 flavor. 狈辞惫辞鈥檚 string-lighted creekside patio has been a popular date night spot in SLO for years. Looking to sample the best of the region? Granada Hotel & Bistro鈥檚 menu is full of locally-sourced apps, entrees and wines.
Posh Plates
Treat your date to a night you (and your taste buds) will remember forever. For locally loved standbys, you can鈥檛 go wrong with Koberl at Blue, where the New American menu offers picks for vegetarians and omnivores alike. We鈥檇 be remiss if we didn鈥檛 highlight and , SLO鈥檚 Michelin-recognized gems.
Raise a Glass to Love
After-dinner drinks are a well-loved tradition around SLO, where you can鈥檛 throw a rock without hitting a vineyard. Don鈥檛 go throwing any rocks, but do leave time to stop by one of San Luis 91制片厂鈥檚 local wineries for a glass at sunset. (Pro tip: bring a bottle of your fave back to your hotel room.) Here are the most recent winery hours.
Beer & Bottles
Central Coast Brewing is SLO鈥檚 friendly neighborhood brewery: small batch, big flavor. If cider is more your speed, head over to SLO Cider Co and bite into a juicy pour. The tasting room at 7 Sisters Brewing Company is a great place to hide away in a cozy corner, and if you鈥檙e into farm-to-table fare, don鈥檛 miss Antigua Brewing, a farm-to-glass operation that grows their hops right here in SLO!
Wineries & Vineyards
Who can resist Edna Valley Vineyard鈥檚 lush gardens and sweeping valley views? Watch the sun go down behind the mountains at Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth, where you can pick from over 30 reds and whites. If your date鈥檚 a wine aficionado, consider booking an after-hours tour and tasting experience at .
Feel-Good Photo Ops
You鈥檙e in one of the most beautiful places on the Central Coast, so don鈥檛 forget to snap a photo with your date! SLO is full of historic and quirky public art and installations you won鈥檛 find anywhere else. Plus, panoramic views of vineyards, mountains and coasts are just a short hike (or drive) away.
Local Landmarks
What鈥檚 more romantic than a castle? You don鈥檛 have to travel all the way to Europe to see one: just head over to Hearst Castle. Mission San Luis 91制片厂 de Tolosa is another piece of SLO history (and the plaza frequently plays host to art installations). And while some call it strange and others call it genius, whatever your opinion on Bubblegum Alley, we can all agree that it makes for a unique souvenir photo.
SLO Nature
Looking for an affordable couples鈥 activity? Looking is free, especially at San Luis 91制片厂鈥檚 beautiful beaches, mountains and valleys. Some of the best vistas require a little hiking, while others鈥搇ike beaches and state parks鈥揳re easily accessible by car. If you really want to amp up the romantic movie vibes, consider booking a sunset horseback ride on the beach.
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