AIESEC Cal Poly is located in San Luis Obispo. As you can read on http://www.visitslo.com/, "Nestled in the heart of California's golden Central Coast is a community where neighbors still hold block party barbecues, friendly people greet strangers on the street, the weather is ideal all year round and there's never a lack of things to do."

This is San Luis Obispo, a commercial, governmental and cultural hub of California’s Central Coast! One of California’s oldest communities, it began with the founding of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in 1772 by Father Junípero Serra as the fifth mission in the California chain of 21 missions. The mission was named after Saint Louis, a 13th Century Bishop of Toulouse, France. (San Luis Obispo is Spanish for "St. Louis, the Bishop".) It was first incorporated in 1856 as a General Law City, and became a Charter City in 1876.

The mission can be seen in the picture on the left, and the shot above depicts part of the beautiful coastline in Montana de Oro.  Cal Poly, contributing about 17,000 people to the city's population, has been a fixture in the area since its initial 20 students in 1903.   

Where we’re located. With a population of 43,000, the City is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean and is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway 1. San Luis Obispo is the County Seat, and a number of federal and state regional offices and facilities are located here, including Cal Poly State University, Cuesta Community College, Regional Water Quality Board and Caltrans District offices. The City’s ideal weather and natural beauty provide numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby City and State parks, lakes, beaches and wilderness areas.

Great place to live and visit. While San Luis Obispo grew relatively slowly during most of the 19th century, the coming of Southern Pacific Railroad in 1894 opened up the area to the rest of California. The City’s distance from major metropolitan areas to the north (San Francisco Bay Area) and south (Los Angeles) have allowed our area to retain its historic and scenic qualities. These qualities contribute to the superb quality of life our residents enjoy, and attract visitors from many other areas.

Downtown. Another key feature contributing to the city’s great quality of life is our delightful downtown. The heart of downtown is Mission Plaza. With its wonderful creek side setting and beautifully restored mission (that continues to serve as a parish church to this day), Mission Plaza is the community’s cultural and social center. This historic plaza is complemented by a bustling downtown offering great shopping, outdoor and indoor dining, night life, and its famous Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, where you can buy locally grown fresh produce and enjoy an outdoor BBQ. This unique blend of history, culture, commerce and entertainment make San Luis Obispo’s downtown one of the most attractive, interesting and economically vibrant downtowns in America.

Find out more about S.L.O. and its surroundings through these recommended websites:

City of San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo's Chamber of Commerce

http://www.sanluisobispo.com

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (our Local Chapter's sponsor university)

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