San Luis Obispo County, Administrative region on the Central Coast of California, US.
San Luis Obispo County spans 3,616 square miles of land, including 100 miles of Pacific coastline and diverse landscapes from mountains to valleys.
The county, established in 1850 as one of California's original 27 counties, takes its name from Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse.
The county maintains a strong agricultural identity with numerous vineyards, making it the third-largest wine-producing region in California after Sonoma and Napa.
The region operates under five supervisory districts, providing over 700 public services including law enforcement, transportation planning, and healthcare programs.
California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo hosts 20,000 students, contributing significantly to the county's educational and economic development.
Location: California
Inception: 1850
Capital city: San Luis Obispo
Shares border with: Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, Kings County, Kern County
Website: https://slocounty.ca.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.38000,-120.45000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
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