Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
San Luis Obispo, CA -- Mission Plaza

San Luis Obispo Visitor Information

Tree-lined streets, a charming shopping district, and historic buildings comprise the deligtful downtown area of San Luis Obispo with its array of stores, outdoor cafes, coffee houses, and art galleries. San Luis Obispo is home to the world-famous Thursday Night Farmers' Market, America's first motor hotel, the Motel Inn, and the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

The beautifully landscaped Mission Plaza is the perfect setting for authors and book lovers to come together in a place Sunset Magazine named "The Best Downtown in the West." You don't need an excuse to come to the beautiful central coast, but now you have a great way to enjoy your time in this little piece of paradise while you're here.

Accommodations: In San Luis Obispo County you'll find exceptional value in a resort location. Whether you desire an intimate bed & breakfast, a getaway cottage or an oceanfront hotel it's here! For specifics refer to the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau site.
Note: Due to Cal Poly's Parent's Weekend, early hotel reservations are strongly suggested.

Dining: San Luis Obispo offers a wide variety of dining choices for every taste, including barbecue, seafood, Cajun, Mexican and Italian. For specifics, refer to the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau site.

Here is a map to the Book and Author festival as well as a link to obtain driving directions.

Additional San Luis Obispo tourist information is available from the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau.