SLO Stream and Babbling Brook in the Middle of San Luis Obispo

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SLO Stream and Babbling Brook in the Middle of San Luis Obispo

Published By Cal on February 05, 2012 Tags: mission plaza, san luis obispo

The San Luis Obispo Creek that runs through the center of San Luis Obispo downtown shopping area, Mission Plaza, creates incredible charm. But the gentle stream hasn’t always been so tame and friendly, as there have been times in history when the downtown streets flooded as the banks overflowed.

Since 1968, a two block area of downtown has become the physical, cultural, and spiritual heart of the city. The Central Coast city’s urban planners figured out a way to integrate the historic Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa near the banks of San Luis Obispo Creek with downtown shops and stores, to preserve the city’s charm while creating a vibrant gathering spot for dining, concerts, and tourists connecting with California’s missions.

There’s nearly always something going on around the Mission Plaza, and three nearby museum within the district make for an entire day of entertainment!

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