Came upon a terrific place to visit! Sharing the whole article from Chris Mauro! Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s beautiful surroundings are one reason why Yahoo Travel ranked it No. 3 on its list of the Best College Towns. Photo courtesy San Luis Obispo Chamber While California’s Central Coast is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, you may be surprised to learn that the vast majority of Californians are unfamiliar with its existence. Though it sits midway between two of the world’s most populous and influential cities—it’s three hours north of Los Angeles and two hours south of San Francisco—most Golden Staters would have a tough time pointing to Big Sur on a map. Truth be told, this empty quarter of California is considered flyover country by its busy commuters. While it’s home to historic missions, a handful of little farming towns, and plenty of vineyards, the closest thing to a cultural hub is San Luis Obispo, population 44,000. San Luis Obispo rarely makes national headlines, b
