Cal Poly and its surrounding community are set in a stunning location amid rolling grasslands and native oaks, just twelve miles from the Pacific Ocean in San Luis Obispo County. Strategically located on State Highway 101 midway between San Francisco-Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, Cal Poly offers companies, their employees and families a high-quality work environment with excellent quality of life, numerous recreational activities and vibrant cultural life.  Additional information is available on the Cal Poly Visitors site.

Business Community

  • Proximity to many high-tech businesses in San Luis Obispo County, including SRI International, Promega Biosciences, Aeromech Engineering and others
  • Fast travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles by commercial airlines, Amtrak, and state highways
  • Easy air access via San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, connecting internationally via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix International Airports
  • Competitive labor, facility and telecommunications costs
  • Access to a fiber-optic network running throughout San Luis Obispo, offering high-speed access typically found only in large metropolitan areas

Quality of Life

  • Small-town ambience
  • Excellent public and private schools
  • Ideal climate with smog-free air and sunny, mild winters and summers: average daily temperatures in the winter range from a low of 41°F to a high of 63°F; in the summer, from 54°F to 78°F
  • High-quality restaurants and hotels

Recreational and Cultural Activities

  • Cultural events and groups such as the Gilbert Reed Ballet, Pacific Repertory Opera, San Luis Obispo Symphony, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival and annual San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival
  • The Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo
  • Year-round recreational activities, including golf, sailing, surfing, fishing, camping, bicycling, hiking and water sports
  • Proximity to attractions such as Hearst Castle and award-winning local wineries
  • Family-oriented weekly farmer's markets


image