Downtown San Luis Obispo and its vibrant nightlife attract tourists, students and locals alike.
In 2012, it was estimated that SLO had the largest amount of bars per capita in the country, with 6.7 bars per 10,000 people. SLO’s population at the time was around 47,000 people. In 2015 The California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) stated that downtown SLO was considered “over-concentrated” with on-site and off-site alcohol licenses based on their statewide statistics.
Recent studies have shown that people in general are drinking less, but especially younger generations are finding alternatives to drinking. It’s become a growing trend for people to have sober days, weeks and months, like Dry January, no matter their age.
Whether you are underage or alcohol-free, here is a list of eight establishments and their events to check out in San Luis Obispo.
