Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo

Cuesta Community College is located halfway between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. From the road it looks like a dry area, but once you pull into the college you see that it is lush with eucalyptus trees, grass, and shady walkways. The white buildings make is bright. There are picnic tables and little spots to hang out. The Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is impressive and hosts music concerts such as excellent Jazz combos, book seminars, and theater performances. Every seat is comfortable with good views of the stage, and the acoustics and lighting are excellent. Don't confuse CPAC (the concert hall at Cuesta College) with PAC (the concert hall at Cal Poly) when going to your concert! Both have Miossi in their names. For more live music in SLO, check out my summer live music list. 

There is a well-heated, pretty pool on campus. And also a preschool. Many practical subjects are offered.
One problem is that there are too many online courses, which really kills the vibes on campus since it can be quite empty even during times when you'd expect there to be plenty of people buzzing around. Students end up isolated and unstimulated, learning at home, as if the covid epidemic still exists. Refuse to take online classes so that you can have a social life and a fun campus atmosphere!
On Mon-Thurs 11-2 there is a food truck in the building 3100 courtyard area during the semester. The food trucks are: Mon SLO Dog, Tues/Thurs Leslie's Taqueria, and Wed Grapevine Catering. Occasionally there are events in this courtyard area, such as a mariachi singer during welcome day. 
Being just 12 minutes drive to downtown San Luis Obispo is a big advantage since this is a vibrant town full of college students.
There is a great hike nearby called Eagle Rock Nature Trail!

Directions

Cuesta College is located at Romauldo Rd, San Luis Obispo CA. You can park for free in the huge parking lot and walk the campus to check it out.

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