Leaning Pine Arboretum
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is a public university in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States, outside of the city limits of San Luis Obispo. It lies in California Polytechnic State University itself. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 2.1 mi off, heads what is near.
A garden inside California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo is the nearest base
San Luis Obispo is 3 miles south, with 49 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 63–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
San Luis County Regional (SBP) has airline service, about 5 miles from Leaning Pine Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
The weather near Leaning Pine Arboretum shifts through the year, as below.
Leaning Pine Arboretum
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) is a public university in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States, outside of the city limits of San Luis Obispo. Founded in 1901, it is the oldest of three polytechnic universities within the California State University system. Cal Poly emphasizes a "learn by doing" philosophy, integrating hands-on, practical experiences into its curriculum. As of fall 2025, Cal Poly had approximately 22,000 undergraduate and 900 graduate students.
The university is home to several programs, including in engineering, architecture, and business. Most of the university's athletic teams participate in the Big West Conference.
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Lodging near Leaning Pine Arboretum
Lodging nearby is in San Luis Obispo (49) and Morro Bay (56).
- 1Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
- 2Landing of the first Filipinos
- 3Montaña de Oro
- 4San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Leaning Pine Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 7,915 | $565K | — |
| San Luis Obispo | 3 mi south | 5 min | 49 32 hotels · 6 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 50,636 | $935K | C− |
| Morro Bay | 12 mi west | 20 min | 56 28 hotels · 3 motels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 6 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 10,613 | $918K | B− |
| Pismo Beach 26% vacation homes | 11 mi south | 15 min | 40 22 hotels · 7 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 7,911 | $1,021K | C− |
| Avila Beach 22% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,303 | $1,243K | — |
| Atascadero | 12 mi north | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 29,464 | $717K | B |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 22 mi north | 35 min | 41 25 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 31,626 | $687K | C |
| Arroyo Grande | 14 mi south | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 18,123 | $814K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Leaning Pine Arboretum
A wider trip can take in these, within 69 miles.
Big draw38 mi State parkHearst Castle
12 mi MuseumMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa212 mi LandmarkLanding of the first Filipinos
55 mi LandmarkFort Hunter Liggett
312 mi State parkMontaña de Oro State Park
30 mi MuseumMission San Miguel Arcángel
68 mi National forestLos Padres National Forest
43 mi MuseumSan Luis Obispo Railroad MuseumPhoto credits
Hearst Castle: No machine-readable author provided. Urban~commonswiki assumed (based on copyrig, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa: Stephen Lea, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Hunter Liggett: Binksternet, Public domain · Montaña de Oro State Park: BorisFromStockdale, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mission San Miguel Arcángel: Jsweida, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Los Padres National Forest: Taken by Antandrus, Public domain · San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum: SLOGlen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know about Leaning Pine Arboretum
Is Leaning Pine Arboretum in California Polytechnic State University?
Yes. It’s inside California Polytechnic State University, CA.
When is the best time to visit Leaning Pine Arboretum?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, with highs of 63–80°.
How far is Leaning Pine Arboretum from Bakersfield?
About 92 miles east of Bakersfield, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Leaning Pine Arboretum?
San Luis County Regional (SBP), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Fresno Yosemite (FAT), about 114 miles.
Where should I stay near Leaning Pine Arboretum?
San Luis Obispo (3 mi, 49 places to stay), Morro Bay (12 mi, 56 places to stay) and Pismo Beach (11 mi, 40 places to stay).
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