THE BEST WAY From Los Angeles, Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner trains travel between downtown's Union Station and San Luis Obispo; schedules and fares vary. We each paid $57.60 round trip, with AAA discount. Bicycles are accommodated on racks or in baggage cars. For details, contact Amtrak, (800) ...
THE BEST WAY
From Los Angeles, Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner trains travel between downtown's Union Station and San Luis Obispo; schedules and fares vary. We each paid $57.60 round trip, with AAA discount. Bicycles are accommodated on racks or in baggage cars. For details, contact Amtrak, (800) 872-7245, www.amtrak.com.
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Bicycling: For local routes, we used maps from the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition, www.slobikelane.org. Bike rentals ($30 per day) are available at Art?s Cyclery, (805) 543-4416, www.artscyclery.com.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Lodging and restaurant choices abound in the region.
Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast, 978 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, where we stayed, is pleasant despite being on a busy street. Rates $85 to $145, including a hot breakfast. (805) 544-7440; www.heritageinnslo.com.
Spirit of San Luis, 925 Airport Drive, San Luis Obispo, serves up comfort food and runway views. Burgers, sandwiches from $10.75. (805) 549-9466.
Custom House, 404 Front St., Avila Beach, offers lovely bay vistas and an outdoor patio. Sandwiches from $8.95; dinners from $17. (805) 595- 7555. www.oldcustomhouse.com.
