San Luis Obispo is the perfect place to live and attend school. Located on the central coast of California, the weather is always nice whether you are walking downtown, studying on campus, or taking a break at the beach which is just minutes away. Visit the San Luis Obispo County website to find out more about where you could be going to school.

County Census
| City | Population |
City | Population |
| San Luis Obispo | 44,174 |
Grover Beach | 13,067 |
| Atascadero | 26,411 |
Morro Bay | 10,350 |
| Paso Robles | 24,297 |
Pismo/Shell Beach | 8,551 |
| Arroyo Grande | 15,851 |
Oceano | 7,260 |
| Los Osos | 14,351 |
Cayucos | 2,943 |
| Nipomo | 12,626 |
Avila Beach | 385 |
| County Census Data (January 2002) | |||
San Luis Obispo County
This map of the San Luis Obispo area shows the local cities and communities. Click on the city to be taken to their website.
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| Photo Courtesy of BeachCalifornia.com |
San Luis Bus System
You will never be without a ride in San Luis Obispo. The public bus system is free to all Cal Poly students with a student body card, and the bus stops are plentiful! Visit the San Luis Obispo Bus System's website to see the bus schedules or read more about general local transportation.

