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300 Days of Sunshine

Yes, we have winter in San Luis Obispo. Last year it happened on a Tuesday. Welcome to the heart of the Central Coast of California. San Luis Obispo with its historic downtown, temperate Mediterranean climate and entrepreneurial university town feel, offers everything needed to create the experience that you and your attendees are looking for.
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The SLO Life

Laid back and easy. Surfing before work. Wine tasting with lunch. Thrill at the thrift store. Then anything from southern Italian pizza to French cuisine.

Wine Country

From Edna Valley to the south and Paso Robles to the north, San Luis Obispo is quite literally in the middle of wine country.

Farmers’ Market

Every Thursday, more then 100 farmers, vendors and restaurants pack five blocks for the world famous Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.

So Much to Do

From the coast to the mountains, and the shopping to the touring, San Luis Obispo has options for everyone. Check that item off the bucket list with a trip up Highway 1 to explore Hearst Castle. Or stay local and hit the links, or the boutique shopping on Higuera Street. Looking for something more adventurous? There are dozens of mountain bike trails minutes from downtown. Or simply grab a book and relax at a café.

Cal Poly

The home of Learn by Doing, and a proud member of the San Luis Obispo county community, Cal Poly has been central to the coast for more than 100 years. Set at the foot of the California Coast Range, Cal Poly is home to one of the most beautiful university settings anywhere and has been named the best public, master’s-level university in the West for the 30 straight years in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges guidebook.

Outstanding Event Partners

Working with CEP has transformed our events in Cal Poly Athletics. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and care for the customer and guest is truly outstanding. Whether a large scale event or an intimate gathering, CEP can elevate your events in a seamless and effective manner. I am grateful to have partners like them on campus!

Jackson Stava

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Cal Poly Athletics

Exceptional Event Support

This was our first year partnering with CEP for our annual Strawberry Field Day and it was an incredible experience! We had an unexpected 40% increase in guests from last year and we couldn’t have pulled off this event without the support of CEP. Erin and her team were not only organized and professional but also consistently anticipated our needs, making the event seamless. Their expertise truly made a difference, and we can’t imagine hosting another field day without them.

Alison Stevens

Cal Poly Strawberry Center

Reliable Summer Collaboration

We appreciate our experience working with CEP the past two summers. From contract to operations, they are responsive, reliable, accountable and supportive. All of the staff we have worked with are friendly and helpful and the few issues that arose were handled right away. We look forward to future summers on campus!

Marissa Floyd, PhD

Cal Poly Program Director

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