California Polytechnic State University, California
California Polytechnic State University is a community of 7,915 people in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Why visit California Polytechnic State University
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 69 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College of Engineering, Myron Angel House and Pacific Coast Railway Company Grain Warehouse.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in California Polytechnic State University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do5
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College of Architecture and Environmental Design
School · 0.5 mi
College at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo College of Engineering
School
College of engineering in the city of San Luis Obispo, California
California Polytechnic State University
School · 0.6 mi
Public university in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Museums and landmarks21
Myron Angel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States historic place
Pacific Coast Railway Company Grain Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Warehouse building in California, USA
Robert Jack House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
San Luis Obispo Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Library building in San Luis Obispo, California, United States
The Powerhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Tribune-Republic Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Commercial building in San Luis Obispo, United States of America
William Shipsey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Museum · 1.8 mi
Spanish mission in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Museum · 1.9 mi
Art museum in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
Museum · 2.4 mi
Railroad museum in San Luis Obispo, California
Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club Tower Commemoration
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes69
At Bites
Restaurant · Asian, Fusion, Vietnamese · 0.8 mi
195 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo
We-Mo 11:00-21:00
Capriottti's Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
791 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Mo 10:00-20:30; Tu 11:30-20:45; We-Fr 10:00-20:45; Sa 11:00-20:45;...
G Brothers Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.9 mi
885 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Mo-Su 07:30-21:00
Poke Chef
Restaurant · Sushi, Poke · 1.2 mi
580 California Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Raku Ramen
Restaurant · Noodle, Japanese, Ramen · 0.9 mi
799 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Typhoon
Restaurant · Bubble Tea, Thai, Asian · 0.9 mi
858 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Lincoln Market & Deli
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
496 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Scout Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
880 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Sa 07:30-16:30; Su-Fr 07:30-14:30
Taqueria San Miguel
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.9 mi
5 Santa Rosa
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Insomnia Cookies
Ice cream · 0.9 mi
22 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo
Mo-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-01:00; Su 12:00-24:00
57 more on the map.
Where to stay12
San Luis Creek Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1941 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo
Churches and places of worship14
Saint Anne Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
Saint Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.2 mi
232 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Newman Catholic Center
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
1472 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.9 mi
1010 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Bishop's Peak Elementary School
School · 1.2 mi
451 Jaycee Drive, San Luis Obispo
Grizzly Challenge Charter
School · 3.7 mi
721 Mendocino Ave. Camp San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo
Healthcare7
Cottage Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
777 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
Cuesta Medical Group, Inc.
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
171 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo
Health and Counseling Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Grand, San Luis Obispo
Map of California Polytechnic State University
172 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 44°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Luis Obispo Poly Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Luis Obispo County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- San Luis Obispo 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Santa Margarita 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Los Ranchos 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Avila Beach 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Los Osos 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Pismo Beach 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Atascadero 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Morro Bay 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Grover Beach 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Arroyo Grande 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Jack House - Front of House, Mountmonty, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Angel 1.0, KristenTinsley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SLO historical museum, You may select the license of your choice., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pacific Coast Railway Company Grain Warehouse 1, KristenTinsley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shipsey house 1, KristenTinsley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Powerhouse 2012-09-26 16-52-15, mountmonty, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cal-Poly-from-outback, Gregg Erickson (Farwestern), Public domain
- Frt hse 2, SLOGlen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Luis Obispo surrounding area Taken from the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train - panoramio (2), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- OutfieldWallCalPolyBaggettStadium2023, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BrooksLeeDuringACalPolyGameApril2022atBaggettStadium, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OzzieSmithPlazaMarch2023atCalPolyBaggettStadium, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BaggettStadiumAtCalPolyOutfieldApril2023, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HoffmanPressBoxAtCalPolyBaggettStadiumApril2023, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Luis Obispo surrounding area Taken from the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- SunsetAtBaggettStadiumSanLuisObispoApril2023, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BaggettStadiumApril2023onCalPolyCampus, AlmanacHobbyist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Titan arum at Cal Poly SLO arboretum, Mikemoral, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Drepanulatrix bifilata - iNaturalist 163943877, Hawk T., CC BY 4.0
- Carex albula, عمرو بن كلثوم, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fresh Protea (46715353014), Peter D. Tillman from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aeonium haworthii (14191911693), Dean Wm. Taylor, CC BY 2.0
- Cactus flower san luis obispo Ca - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Cactus flower san luis obispo Ca - panoramio (1), Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Cactus Flower @ San Luis Obispo California - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Cacti, A Prickly Subject - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Nathan Tausch 4123.25, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Josh Tolentino vs Jack Lenox 4043.6, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adam Kemp vs Tyee Ducharme 4154.1, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4059.14, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- After the Meet 4182.4, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathan Tausch vs Clayton Murabito 4124, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4056.28, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathan Tausch vs Clayton Murabito 4136, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4060.01, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nathan Tausch vs Clayton Murabito 4127, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4076.3, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4078, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4064.18, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mason Boutain vs Brawley Lamer 4070.19, Chris Hunkeler, CC BY-SA 2.0
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