The Central Coast is a great place to live. Life is slower-paced and the area has so many different types of areas to choose from. The following describes the main areas on the Central Coast.

San Luis Obispo (city) - This is the hub of San Luis Obispo County. Cal Poly is here so a good portion of the population of SLO is students during the school year. When most the students go away during the summer, the tourists come in. But, the further away from Cal Poly you get, the fewer students you'll find living in the neighborhoods. Weather in San Luis Obispo is almost perfect. It's far enough inland that it doesn't get the fog when it's at the coast.

North Coast (Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos) - The North Coast communities offer close proximity to the ocean. Highway One is the main road that goes up the coast but it's not too heavily travelled so traffic isn't really a problem. If you want to be close to the ocean in smaller communities, the North Coast is a great choice. Cambria is unique in that it has pine trees on the coast. Weather on the North County is pleasant and has a few more fog days than the South Coast.

North County (Paso Robles, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Atascadero) - When you come into or leave San Luis Obispo on Highway 101, you'll either climb or go down a big hill (the Cuesta Grade). The North County is where you'll more rural areas and larger parcels. Weather in the North County is different than any other area on the Central Coast with hotter temperatures in the summer and colder temperatures on winter nights.

South County (Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Nipomo) - South County has both ocean communities and rural areas. When there's fog at the coast, you can escape the fog on most days by just going to the East side of 101 in Arroyo Grande. If you want to be more out in the "country", Arroyo Grande and Nipomo has many choices. Weather is wonderful in the South County. You have beach weather or similar weather to San Luis Obispo with out having to go too far.

Avila Beach - I seperated Avila Beach as I think there is no place like AB! When there is fog on the North Coast and on the South Coast, you can sometimes go to Avila Beach and it's sunny! Because the real estate choices are few, you'll have to pay a premium to live in Avila Beach.

North Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria, Orcutt) - Santa Maria has now passed Santa Barbara as the most populated city in the county. Santa Maria offers more affordable real estate choices and is still a short drive to the beach. Weather in Santa Maria is similar to San Luis Obispo.

When looking to move to the Central Coast, make sure to look at all our communities to see which one you prefer! The Keith Byrd Team is unique in that we cover real estate in all areas of the Central Coast. Our Realtors work together to find the right home for our clients.

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