It’s time to advertise in the SLO County Visitors Guide and reach more tourists

Millions of tourists spend more than $2 billion in SLO County each year

– Summer is coming to the Central Coast and so are the tourists – millions of them.

Tourism continues to keep San Luis Obispo County’s local communities economically vibrant and growing. Annual tourism spending in San Luis Obispo County has increased to “an unprecedented” $2.15 billion with more than 7 million visitors, according to a report from Visit SLO CAL.

Even during the typically slower winter season, Paso Robles reported a spike in tourism, according to local merchants. “We have seen a big increase in tourists downtown…tourists tell us they love our events and many are wine club members,” said Norma Moye, executive director of the Paso Robles Main Street Association.

“Now is the best time to set your business up for a successful 2024 by marketing to tourists,” said Scott Brennan, publisher of the San Luis Obispo County Visitor Guide.

The magazine is the region’s #1 tourism magazine with 120,000 readers in the San Luis Obispo County area. It is published four times a year. The next edition is scheduled for June 15 with a deadline of May 10. Call today to advertise – (805) 226-9890.

The visitors guide provides information on local wine tasting, restaurants, attractions, spas, accommodation, shopping, art galleries, museums, golf courses and events on more than 100 pages. A favorite feature for tourists is Paso Robles’ extensive wine tasting menu.

The guide’s distribution targets more than 650 hotels, wineries, restaurants and attractions. “We deliver the guide to the hotspots where tourists can find it,” Brennan said. More than 250 businesses advertise in San Luis Obispo County each year, providing travelers with valuable information.

Local residents Beth and Scott Brennan started the visitors guide 16 years ago with the vision of providing tourists with a complete guide to the province. It contains city sections with beautiful photography, in-depth articles, detailed maps and recommendations, called ‘Favorite Places’.

The SLO County Visitors Guide includes San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Oceano, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, San Simeon, Santa Margarita, Atascadero, Templeton, Paso Robles and San Miguel.

Information about advertising in the visitors guide

• Click to view or order a copy of the current edition via US Mail.
• Click to browse the latest edition of the Visitor Guide
• Click here to get a business listed in the directory for just $125 per edition
• Next edition appears on June 15.
• Sign up for a year and save 25%
• Email [email protected] or call for more information – (805) 226-9890

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