The City of San Luis Obispo is thrilled to bring back the Buy Local Bonus program— an incentive program that rewards shoppers for supporting local businesses. Here’s how it works:Spend $100 or more at local retail stores, then submit your receipts to receive a $25 gift card to another participating San Luis Obispo business. The program is funded by the City of San Luis Obispo and administered by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of...

Santa's House Opening Day Celebration Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 1 PM | Mission Plaza Free, family-friendly, and open to the public — Watch Santa arrive to Mission Plaza and be among the first to visit and take photos with him! Photo Pricing Take-Your-Own ($10): Capture your own photos on your personal cell phone or camera. Printed Souvenir Photo ($15): Let us take your photo and receive...

Visitors can enjoy free parking in all three downtown parking garages on the following days: Thanksgiving Weekend: 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30 Every Sunday in December: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Christmas Eve/Day: 12/24, 12/25 New Year’s Eve/Day: 12/31, 1/1