San Luis Obispo County, California
WINNER

Lying halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County) is situated along California’s Central Coast, encompassing 80 miles of pristine beaches and over 300 wineries within their two major AVAs (American Viticulture Area), Paso Robles and SLO Coast Wine. The county is known for its laid-back luxury and road trip heritage. Home to the world’s first motel inn, which opened as the Milestone Mo-Te, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Find the historic motels transformed into new boutique properties that emanate the appeal of the classic beach town in Cayucos, Cambria, Pismo Beach and Morro Bay, and the ranch feel in Paso Robles, Santa Margarita and SLO, to name a few of the communities that make up SLO CAL. The community’s magical mix of vast ocean and lush mountain scenery makes this county unique.
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