Discounts
"It is really helpful to have this resource and to know that other people are also traveling car-free!"
- Dori
As a Car Free participant, you are eligible for discounts offered by local businesses. Explore the sections below to find out more about current offers. To participate, register here for a SLO Car Free voucher.
Activity & Tour
Activity & Tours
From outdoor adventures, to wine tasting and tours of Hearst Castle, there’s never a dull moment in San Luis Obispo! Visit San Luis Obispo Car Free… Let us show you how!
Show your SLO Car Free voucher, and receive these special benefits through December 31, 2010! Register here for a SLO Car Free voucher. Restrictions may apply.
Beach Butlerz | Breakaway Tours | Central Coast Outdoors | Hearst Castle® Theater | SLO Walking Tours
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Restaurants & Shopping
No matter what type of food you’re craving, San Luis Obispo’s numerous dining options are sure to satisfy your desires. Eating locally has never been easier than in the cornucopia of the Central Coast. With many restaurants serving local wines and fresh produce, you’ll have a chance to get a taste of what San Luis Obispo has to offer. Many restaurants are walking distance of the hotels or accessible through SLO Transit! Visit San Luis Obispo Car Free… Let us show you how!
Show your SLO Car Free voucher, and receive these special benefits through December 31, 2010! Register here for a SLO Car Free voucher. Restrictions may apply.
Apple Farm | Broad Street Giant Grinder Shop | Chow Restaurant | Creekside Brewing Company
Dream Dinners Ferrini Square | Louisa's Place | Novo Restaurant | Village Host Pizza and Grill
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Hotel & Accommodation Discounts
Whether you want to stay in a hostel or a 5-star resort, San Luis Obispo has the right lodging and accommodations for you! Some hotels are even within walking distance of the Amtrak station or provide shuttle service! Visit San Luis Obispo Car Free… Let us show you how!
Show your SLO Car Free voucher, and receive these special benefits through December 31, 2010! Register here for a SLO Car Free voucher. Restrictions may apply. For a map of all the hotels offering Car Free discounts, see Maps.
Apple Farm | Bridge Street Inn | The Cliffs Resort | Courtyard by Marriott | Downtown Travelodge | Embassy Suites
Hostel Obispo | Inn at Morro Bay | La Cuesta Inn | Los Padres Inn | Petit Soleil
Quality Suites | Sea Venture Resort | Sycamore Mineral Springs | Villa Motel
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Transportation Discounts
There are many ways to get to and around San Luis Obispo without a car – some of which provide discounts for travelers! We also have a quick and easy Google Trip Planner to help you plan your trip by transit, bike, or by foot....Let us show you how!
Show your SLO Car Free voucher, and receive these special benefits through December 31, 2010! Register here for a SLO Car Free voucher. Restrictions may apply.
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Beach Butlerz
Car Free Discount Offer for 2010 and 2011: SLO Car Free registrants get a 10% discount off any Beach Butlerz furniture rental**
Beach Butlerz five-star services will change a beach enthusiasts typical day at the beach into a remarkable beach experience. Beach Butlerz offers the highest level of beach services by renting premium quality beach furniture, providing beach spa services, meals at the beach, and other beach ware to enhance a beach enthusiasts time at the beach.
Breakaway Tours and Event Planning
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: SLO Car Free registrants get a 10% discount off Insider’s Wine Tour to Edna Valley or Paso Robles. *
Breakaway Tours has been Uncorking California’s Central Coast Wine Country since 1995! We’re the company for you if you can you answer “Yes” to any/all of the following:
- Ever feel a little confused about wine?
- Interested in learning about wine in a fun and interactive way?
- Thirsty for something more in your wine tour then just “something to do”?
- Crave more then just a designated driver?
- Prefer to spend the day with others of like mind?
Then join us on our Insider’s Wine Tour of Paso Robles or Edna Valley.
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Amtrak
Car Free Discount Offer for 2010 to 2011: 20% Discount of an Amtrak Ticket when booked through SLO Car Free site**
“Great, worry-free travel via Amtrak from San Diego to SLO. I have already recommended SLO Car Free to my friends!”
- Ardy, San Diego
Save 20 percent when you purchase a ticket for travel on the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner or the San Joaquin® to/from San Luis Obispo County Only. You must register to obtain the link to the Amtrak’s 20 percent discount. Click here to get your discount and follow the instructions in the confirmation email!
FunRide
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: $30 off FunRide**!
FunRide is an innovative car sharing service in San Luis Obispo County using exclusively alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. FunRide vehicles are spread out at locations, called pods, throughout the community for easy customer access. It is easy to register to use the FunRide service. Visitors can use FunRide for only $25 for a one month period. Go to our website and click on the JOIN NOW button. You will need your driver’s license number and a credit card to join.
Apple Farm
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 15% off Standard rates and a free slice of pie with the purchase of any regular priced dinner entreé**
We invite you to the Apple Farm Inn, a subtle blend of the ambiance of a turn-of-the-century Victorian Inn and the luxury of a fine hotel. The goal of our staff is to make you feel welcome by offering genuine hospitality, which combines attention to detail, friendliness and anticipation of your needs. Come let us pamper you!
Bridge Street Inn – Cambria
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 to 2010: Free bike rental for one day with overnight stay (up to two people per offer).
The Bridge Street Inn is a cozy European-style guest house located in the historic East Village of Cambria about 35 miles from San Luis Obispo. Cambria is a quintessential California beach town and artist enclave that offers lots to do – with relaxing places to hike, bike, visit restaurants and galleries and of course, explore the seashore. The Inn is located in a fully renovated 110-year old house, within walking distance of a grocery store and bakery. Accommodations include both private rooms and co-ed dorm-style rooms with bunk beds all with shared bathrooms.
The Cliffs Resort
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Standard Room Rates**
We are conveniently located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles with shuttles to and from the airport and both trainstations (Grover Beach and San Luis Obispo). WIth a heated ocean view pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center, spa services, on-site restaurant-Marisol, and meeting rooms, there is no reason to leave. But if you choose to, there are many wineries, golf courses, and ocean adventures located nearby. Fresh from a renovation, in September 2009, you can choose from a luxurious ocean front suite to relax in, or a more economical room with 2 queen size beds to fit the family, or something in between!
Courtyard by Marriott - San Luis Obispo
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 to 2010: 10% off Standard Room Rates!
Courtyard by Marriott is located just minutes from exquisite wineries, breathtaking beaches, serene golf courses, beautiful hiking trails, historic Downtown SLO, and Cal Poly! Courtyard by Marriott is your perfect destination!
Downtown Travelodge
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Standard Room Rates!
Conveniently located at the west end of SLO’s historic downtown district and a bus stop, Downtown Travelodge is a perfect place to rest your head…without a care and a car. Enjoy the complementary continental breakfast, highspeed internet and scenic views from the hotel.
Embassy Suites- San Luis Obispo
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Standard Rates and Free Shuttle Service!
When visiting the beauty and culture that San Luis Obispo has to offer, the Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo Hotel – Central Coast is the best place to lay your head. Whether it’s a day at the white sandy beach, a winery getaway, or business as usual on the golf course, you can always relax in our beautifully decorated suites, complete with a private bedroom and separate living room area with a sleeper sofa and plush chairs.
Hostel Obispo
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Hearst Castle tickets!
Hostel Obispo is located in a charming historic neighborhood just 2 blocks from the Amtrak train station, within a 10 minute walk to the downtown and with a bus stop located across the street. The 20-bed hostel features both private and dorm-style accommodations, a fully-equipped kitchen, cozy lounge with fireplace, piano, guitar, board games, on-site parking, an outdoor garden patio, laundry facilities and a complimentary sourdough pancake breakfast.
The hostel provides inexpensive bicycle rentals on-site. Receive a free bike rental with a 3-day stay!
Inn at Morro Bay- COMING SOON
The Inn at Morro Bay is under new management and will be offering a discount soon. Stay tuned for details!
The Inn at Morro Bay, unique among Morro Bay hotels, is ideally located on California’s Central Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Nestled on 4,000 acres just inside Morro Bay State Park, the Inn offers visitors a true coastal hideaway of unsurpassed natural beauty.
La Cuesta Inn
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $10.00 off standard room rates.**
La Cuesta Inn is the perfect hotel for both leisure and business travelers. Experience the genuine warmth and hospitality that makes the Central Coast of California the ultimate desitination. La Cuesta Inn is an idependently owned and managed boutique hotel that is dedicated to supporting a cleaner environment by using recycled products, implementing Project Planet©, and encouraging walking and the use of buses to get downtown and to local businesses and services. Come enjoy and relax in one of our beautiful 72 rooms!
Los Padres Inn
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 15% off Standard room rates. Restrictions apply**
Our inn is near the heart of the beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo and within walking distance from strolling along the streets filled with shops, boutiques, galleries, jewelry stores, and charming restaurants. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, make the Los Padres Inn your home away from home. We look forward to serving you and making your San Luis stay comfortable.
Petit Soleil – Bed et Breakfast
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: Complementary bike rental with stay!
Step inside the cobblestone courtyard and find yourself transported to the rustic charm and colors of Provence. Freshly brewed coffee and a full gastronome breakfast will be served to you each morning in our inviting dining room, or in the sun filled back patio. Every evening you can relax and enjoy a tasting of Local and French wines paired with delectable appetizers. Stay at Petit Soleil, Bed et Breakfast, and enjoy a touch of European charm in the heart of San Luis Obispo.
Quality Suites- San Luis Obispo
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 30% off Standard Rates!!
At the Quality Suites – San Luis Obispo, you can look forward to coming home to a luxurious, spacious suite after a busy day. Our 138 suites (most featuring king size beds) are equipped with a full range of services and amenities. The microwave and refrigerator make it easy to prepare a meal—or just unwind with a movie. We are pleased to provide complimentary transportation to and from the San Luis Obipso Regional Airport and the Amtrak train station.
Coming Soon: Amtrak Discount! Stay tuned for details.
Central Coast Outdoors
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: SLO Car Free registrants get a 10% discount off any Central Coast Outdoors tours**
Central Coast Outdoors enthusiastically supports SLO Car Free. They offer guided bike, hike and kayak tours of the SLO area. Kayak tours are on Morro Bay, bike tours go along the coast and/or through local wine country areas and hiking tours feature Big Sur and other local areas. Explore the SLO area with the local experts! All biking tours offer hotel pick-up (often complimentary) and bikes are included in tour price.
Custom Bike Tours by Central Coast Outdoors
Car Free Discount Offer for 2010 and 2011: SLO Car Free registrants get a 10% discount off a custom bike tour**
Imagine pedaling your bike among sun drenched oaks between exclusive wineries or biking down the Pacific Coast Highway with a salty breeze at your back… Central Coast Outdoors handles all the details! Custom Bike Tours by Central Coast Outdoors offers custom, private bicycle tours of California’s Central Coast as well as other beautiful California coastal and wine country regions.
Hearst Castle® Theater
Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: SLO Car Free registrants get a 25% discount off movie tickets at the Hearst Castle Theater located at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center.
The Hearst Castle Theater at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center is a 5-Story screen theater showing the resident film “Hearst Castle, Building the Dream” as the companion film to Hearst Castle tours. Hearst Castle – Building the Dream was produced exclusively for this theater. Breathtaking original cinematography combined with vintage clips and stills from the 1920’s and 30’s allows visitors to experience the building of Hearst Castle® and the life of the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. With this special offer, you can receive 25% off the film. The film is an attraction in itself or you can use this offer with the purchase of any tour, except Tour 1 which already includes the film in the price of that ticket. For Hearst Castle general ticket and tour information, click here: www.hearstcastle.com
The Broad Street Giant Grinder Shop
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 20% any regularly priced item **
Have a little East Coast flavor on the West Coast, right in the heart of San Luis Obispo! Delicious, simple and fresh, try our original and put us to the test. We offer a size for any appetite so don’t be afraid to come down. Conveniently located on Broad Street, the Giant Grinder Shop is perfect for grabbing a quick sandwich for your picnic lunch on your bike ride out to the beautiful vineyards of Edna Valley.
Chow Restaurant
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $5 off an order of $25 or more!**
Enjoy the fresh bold flavors of California Asian cuisine presented in our beautiful skylit bistro. Chow offers small plates in a casual, fun atmosphere.
Chow is situated next to the historic Fremont Theater, near the Mission Plaza and shopping district in downtown San Luis Obispo. Our high ceilings and skylights bring natural light into a spacious dining room. Enjoy modern décor, a spectacular bamboo installation and subtle displays of antique, folk and retro pieces. “Tatami” style dining is available for groups up to 24 people.
SLO Walking Tours
SLO Car Free Discount for 2009 and 2010: SLO Car Free registrants get a 20% discount off a tour at SLO Walking Tours**
SLO Walking Tours provides fun and informative walking tours – you’ll explore both historic and contemporary San Luis Obispo, ranging from the Mission, Old Chinatown and Bubble Gum Alley to cool galleries, theaters, cafes and restaurants frequented by SLO locals that you’ll enjoy discovering as well! We offer tours for individuals and groups that will be one of the highlights of your trip to SLO. Call for tour times and locations.
Creekside Brewing Company
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 15% Discount off all regular priced items.
This exceptionally scenic brewpub location is highlighted with patio dining suspended over San Luis Creek. Brilliant new stainless steel brewing equipment is the centerpiece of the restaurant. The Menu is original, pairing fine ales and lagers with unique comfort food. Creekside Brewing Company serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, starting at 11 am every day. Bring your bus pass and let SLO Transit or the Downtown Trolley drop you off a half block away or ride your bike; we have a place for you to lock it up!
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Dream Dinners Ferrini Square
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: New customers receive a one time discount of 15% off an order of 36 servings or more!
Do you ever come near the end of a busy day and wonder, “What’s for dinner?” At Dream Dinners we answer that question for you. Our monthly menu includes over 14 different recipes each month, along with additional pre-assembled dinners, sides, breads and desserts ready for purchase while in one of our stores. A wide variety of options means there are plenty of meal preparation choices to satisfy everyone in the family. We provide eerything you need to assemble delicious dinners from easy-to-follow instructions to fresh, pre-cut ingredients. Learning how Dream Dinners works is easy! » Learn More
Novo Restaurant
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $5 off an order of $25 or more! **
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Louisa’s Place
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 10% off discount!
Treat your taste buds to everything Louisa’s Place has to offer. Our family-style restaurant serves up the best selection of delicious food, including the best breakfast in town. Whether you are craving omelettes, buttermilk pancakes, or cinnamon rolls, we have it all!
Village Host Pizza and Grill
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: $3 off a large pizza or $2 off a medium pizza.
Come and visit your neighborhood, family-owned pizza shop, where we are serving up more than just pizza. We offer a wide variety of menu items from pizza to delicious sandwiches and everything is made fresh daily. We also have the finest selection of wine on the central coast!
Sea Venture Resort
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Standard Room Rates**
A romantic beachfront resort, the Sea Venture is located right on the sand in the heart of California’s Central Coast. The resort’s marble finishes and custom furnishings combined with its unique location to create the ultimate California beach experience.
Sycamore Mineral Springs
Car Free Discount Offers for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Standard Room Rates**
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort rests atop hot mineral springs and spans more than 100 acres of forest, hills and meadows. Our resort is the ideal environmentl to refresh, renew and restore one’s mind, body and spirit. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is also part of istaygreen.org, to qualify for this Green Eco-leaf Rating, Sycamore completed an audit of their property’s compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, purchasing habits and many other factors. In it’s efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Sycamore Mineral Springs employs 49 eco-initiatives!
Villa Motel-San Luis Obispo
SLO Car Free Discount Offer for 2009 and 2010: 10% off Standard Room Rates! **
Located in close proximity to SLO downtown and Cal Poly, Villa Motel offers the amenities a person desires, all while offering a discount for taking a vacation from your car! We offer a complimentary breakfast, high speed internet, in-room coffee, HBO/cable and a pool.
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Links to more transportation information:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Transportation Listings
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Transportation Listings
For more hotels and accommodations visit:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Lodging Listings
The SLO Chamber of Commerce has a full listing of their membership hotels in the City of San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Lodging Listings
The SLO County Visitors & Conference Bureau has a full listing of their membership hotels in the County of San Luis Obispo.
Links to more activity and tour information:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Activities Listings
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce has a more complete listing of things to do in the city.
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Activities Listings
The San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau has a more complete listing of things to do throughout the county.
Ag Adventures of the Central Coast
Ag Adventures of the Central Coast has information on agriculture tourism, farm stays and harvest festivals on the Central Coast.
Links to more restaurant information:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Restaurants Listings
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Restaurants Listings
Edible San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Markets
Links to more shopping information:
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Shopping Listings
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau Shopping Listings