SAN LUIS OBISPO
Planning your biking trip through San Luis Obispo
THE BEST WAY
From Los Angeles, Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner trains travel between downtown's Union Station and San Luis Obispo; schedules and fares vary. We each paid $57.60 round trip, with AAA discount. Bicycles are accommodated on racks or in baggage cars. For details, contact Amtrak, (800) 872-7245, www.amtrak.com.
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Bicycling: For local routes, we used maps from the San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition, www.slobikelane.org. Bike rentals ($30 per day) are available at Art’s Cyclery, (805) 543-4416, www.artscyclery.com.
WHERE TO STAY AND EAT
Lodging and restaurant choices abound in the region.
Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast, 978 Olive St., San Luis Obispo, where we stayed, is pleasant despite being on a busy street. Rates $85 to $145, including a hot breakfast. (805) 544-7440; www.heritageinnslo.com.
Spirit of San Luis, 925 Airport Drive, San Luis Obispo, serves up comfort food and runway views. Burgers, sandwiches from $10.75. (805) 549-9466.
Custom House, 404 Front St., Avila Beach, offers lovely bay vistas and an outdoor patio. Sandwiches from $8.95; dinners from $17. (805) 595- 7555. www.oldcustomhouse.com.
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