SLO Courtyard completes $6M renovations
As the tourism season begins to hit its full stride for the Central Coast in the coming weeks, one San Luis Obispo County hotel is ready to handle all the visitors it can. The Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo completed its year-long renovation in late April, reopening the fully reimagined property that “introduces an Read More →
High gas prices not likely to derail Central Coast tourism in 2026
2025 was a strong year for tourism in the tri-county region, with direct travel spending and other economic indicators up from 2024, according to the latest tourism impact report from Visit California. Central Coast travel marketers are optimistic that visitations will remain strong in 2026, including the peak summer season, despite soaring gasoline prices due Read More →
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$2M in funding secured for SLO Airport
The San Luis Obispo County Airport will be receiving $2.25 million in federal funding to improve its baggage screening system, according to U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal, (D-24), who secured the money. Announced May 20, the airport’s current system is too undersized and too outdated to meet current operational demand. As a result, the grant will Read More →
New Camarillo children’s museum expected to boost tourism
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Street smarts: Little Kitchen Academy opens flagship location in TO
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Street smarts: Ventech hosts annual Pitchfest on April 23
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