Sports and the Outdoors

San Luis Obispo is a mecca for those who enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle with plentiful and easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities.

From cycling to golf, swimming to trail running, surfing to hiking, you’ll find the courses, trails, gyms, parks, courts and pools you desire. You will also find a community of like-minded life-lovers and thrill-seekers.

With more than 31 parks, 4,000 acres of designated open space and 42 total miles of trails, half of which are bike-friendly, there are hundreds of ways to get out and enjoy nature.  Rugged hiking trails, challenging mountain biking and leisurely scenic pathways can be found just minutes from downtown.

Within just five miles of the city center, outdoor enthusiasts can find themselves exploring marshy wetlands, traversing mature growth woodlands or viewing hidden waterfalls. And within 10 miles of the city center, you can find yourself at the beach.

Check out this map of local parks and recreational facilities.

For more information about parks and recreation in the city, click here.
 

The San Luis Obispo Buzz

A partnership of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Luis Obispo