With exorbitant prices, soaring crime rates and busy highways, it can sometimes feel like the Golden State cities are losing their shine.
However, in San Luis Obispo, the California dream is still well and truly alive!!
So it's perhaps no wonder that it's now been named as one of America's best cities to visit by CNN.
This idyllic town is known for its quaint city center, wineries, and stunning natural beauties scattered around.
It also features a cool drive-in movie theatre as well as family run restaurants to ensure it retains a distinctly 20th century feel.
The 'laidback way of living' has given rise to the nickname 'SLO', with locals enjoying a much more sedate lifestyle than in the other big cities.
Quirky features such The Bubblegum Alley, which is a 70ft walled stretch lined with chewed pieces of gum are found throughout the city.
Meanwhile, a weekly farmers market which offers wares from more than 100 vendors never fails to draw a crowd!
BUT, it's not just the lucky locals reaping the benefits of this charming town. The CNN guide states 'Here, you can indulge in everything from wine trails to hiking trails without a crush of humanity'.
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