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San Luis Obispo Regional Airport
SBP / Class D
Home to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa,
founded 1772
Perfect for: Taking family and friends to a
unique California hotel, enjoying a GA-friendly
airport, and access to outdoor activities.
San Luis Obispo
Named for St. Louis, Bishop of Toulouse,
patron saint of Valencia, Spain
Further north along El Camino Real and in the heart of
the central coast you'll find San Luis Obispo Regional
Airport (SBP). This Class D gem is tucked among
coastal hills and is a more approachable alternative
to Santa Barbara if you don't feel quite ready for a
Class C airport. This would even be a solid choice for
a student's long solo cross-country, or a confidencebuilding
trip after some time off.
While only a Class D airport, SBP does have some
scheduled airline service and jets as well. Flying
from Santa Barbara VFR, you'll likely be vectored for
a straight-in to Runway 29. On warm days, the local
terrain can create gusty winds and turbulence, so if
you're bringing anyone prone to airsickness, keep that
in mind and plan for an early morning arrival. On your
way in or out (or as its own scenic flight) head over
to Morro Bay and the Pismo Dunes, and for a challenge,
stop in to Oceano County Airport (L52) and its
2,325-foot-long, sand-sprinkled runway.
San Luis Obispo has one of the best, most
GA-friendly FBOs around: ACI Jet. With a wealth of
complimentary provisions, friendly service, and reasonable
overnight fees, ACI Jet makes a trip to SBP easy.
A visit to SLO (as the locals call it and read
like " slow " ) is not complete without stopping
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by the Madonna Inn. Named for founder
Alex Madonna and welcoming guests since
Christmas Eve 1958, self-aware kitsch meets
good plain fun at this whimsical destination
resort. Often compared to Disneyland,
the Madonna Inn is a great base for a couple
days of exploring while also being compelling
enough in itself to spend a whole day or two
on the property.
Constructed ascending a hill, each building
of the Madonna Inn is styled like a fairy
tale chalet, and each of the 110 rooms is
uniquely themed. There are no " bad " rooms,
but everyone has their preferences; an alpine
escape in the edelweiss-adorned and forest
green " Matterhorn " room might be a better fit
for you than the gilt cherub-heavy, Baroque
" Just Heaven. "
The highest point at the inn is the pool,
and from it, you can get an occasional view of
departures from SBP, and always a view of the
surrounding area. Day trippers can snag a delicious
breakfast or lunch at the Copper Café to
get a taste of the inn without spending the night.
And you can't pass up the Pepto-Bismol pink
Gold Rush Steakhouse for dinner and dancing.
Don't forget to take a peek at the dining room's
marble balustrade that previously called Hearst
Castle home.

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