Fall in Love with California's Central Coast at Hotel SLO

Fall might just be the best-kept secret at Hotel San Luis Obispo. With golden light, warm afternoons, and fewer crowds, autumn along California’s Central Coast offers a luxurious sense of calm, and Hotel SLO is perfectly positioned to make the most of it. Located just 10 minutes from the beach and in the heart of downtown’s shops, galleries, and tasting rooms, the Michelin One Key hotel is an ideal home base for wine country adventures, wellness treatments, and al fresco dining long after summer ends. From apple picking at local farms to rooftop cocktails and wood-fired meals at Piadina, Hotel SLO makes the most of “Second Summer”— that magical shoulder season when San Luis Obispo still feels like summer, but better.

Fall Highlights at Hotel SLO Include:

• SOL Spa’s Luxurious Treatments: At SOL Spa, guests can enjoy luxurious treatments year-round, with fall offering a perfect moment to reset after summer. From tension-melting massages and hydrating facials to private outdoor lounges and access to the hotel’s rooftop hot tub, SOL Spa offers an oasis of wellness in the heart of downtown SLO.
• Piadina & Ox + Anchor Dining: Hotel SLO offers two acclaimed culinary experiences just steps from your room. Piadina features California-Italian fare with wood-fired pizzas and locally sourced small plates served al fresco in the Garden Courtyard. For refined autumn dining, Ox + Anchor, a 2024 MICHELIN Guide-recognized steakhouse led by Executive Chef Ryan Fancher, highlights seasonal ingredients from the surrounding hills, coast, and farms.
• Walkable Downtown + Wine Country Access: With Hotel SLO as your home base, you’re only steps from downtown’s shops and galleries, the legendary Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, and dozens of tasting rooms and breweries. For fall foliage and scenic sips, take a day trip to Edna Valley or Arroyo Grande—just 15–20 minutes away—or head to Paso Robles for bold reds and harvest events.
• Can’t-Miss Fall Events Nearby:
  • Apple Picking & Cider Tasting at See Canyon & Gopher Glen: Head to See Canyon (near Avila Beach) and Gopher Glen Apple Farm for U‑pick adventures in rustic orchards. With over 65 apple varieties, from Fuji to heirloom, you can fill a basket, taste fresh-pressed cider, and pick up local honey, eggs, and pastries.
  • SLO Creek Farms Apple Harvest & Pumpkin Patch: Throughout October–November, SLO Creek Farms offers daily apple picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, cider pressing demos, and a farm stand featuring hard cider, apple brandy, roasted corn, and pies.
  • Autumn Events at Avila Valley Barn: This family-friendly farm features interactive hayrides, petting zoo, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and sweet roasted corn. Perfect for all ages and only minutes from Hotel SLO
  • Taste of the Grove (Oct 5): Celebrate olive oil production with tastings, farm tours, and artisan vendors in Arroyo Grande.
  • Avocado & Margarita Festival (Sep 14–15): A beloved Morro Bay tradition with live music, local margaritas, and avocado-themed fun.