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Downtown SLO’s Sip ‘n’ Saunter to Feature Over 100 Wineries, Breweries, Restaurants, & Retailers

Downtown SLO is excited to announce the lineup of local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and retailers participating in the annual spring Sip ‘n’ Saunter on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Sip ‘n’ Saunter, presented by Rate, invites locals and visitors to “sip” and “saunter” their way through downtown San Luis Obispo’s beautiful tree-lined streets, sample the Central Coast’s finest food and drink, enjoy live music, and shop at participating retailers.

Event Date

Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1–4 PM (or 12–4 PM with VIP Early Access)

Participating Businesses

A virtual map of businesses is published at DowntownSLO.com/Sip.

*New participants

  • Ambiance Luxury Boutique | Paris Valley Road Winery*
  • Anderson Social* | Mahjong Social Club San Luis Obispo / Ah Louis Store*
  • Anthropologie | Center of Effort Wines*
  • B. Anthony & Company Jewelers | Tobin James Cellars*
  • Basalt Interiors* | Tolosa Winery
  • Battle Axe* | Corberosa Coffee*
  • Baxter Moerman Jewelry | Vignerons Wine*, Villain Bakery*
  • Blackwater | Two Broads Ciderworks
  • Blue Harvest Apparel | Oak and Otter Brewing Co, Novo Restaurant
  • Buen Dia* | Creekcut Wines*
  • Cal Poly Downtown Shop* (New location!) | Cal Poly Creamery
  • Central Coast Wines | Sinor-LaVallee Winery
  • Court St. Terrace (Sephora & Pottery Barn) | Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Efren’s Mexican Restaurant*, Jamba, SLO Cider
  • Downtown Centre Cinemas | Shindig Cider
  • Euphoria | Ebony Ethiopian Restaurant
  • Fanny Wrappers | El Lugar Wines, Black Sheep Bar & Grill
  • French Quarter Boutique | Absolution Cellars, Old San Luis BBQ Co.
  • Habitat Home & Garden | McPrice Myers Wines, Sushi Table*
  • Hands Gallery | Sextant Wines, Baby Bear Biscuits
  • Hola SLO* | My Favorite Neighbor Wines
  • HumanKind Fair Trade | Stephen Ross Wine Cellars, Luna Red
  • Idlewild Floral | Timbre Winery
  • JunkGirls | Turley Wine Cellars*, Hotel San Luis Obispo
  • Just Looking Gallery* | Croma Vera Wines
  • Making SLO | SLO Cider
  • Moondoggies Beach Club | Field Recordings, Quesadilla Gorilla
  • Mr. Michael's | Uma's*
  • Open Air Flowers | Saucelito Canyon, Sichuan Kitchen SLO*
  • Patrick James, Inc | Calcareous Vineyard
  • Rocket Fizz*
  • Sea + Green with Lilija* | Hearst Ranch Winery, Kor Kitchen
  • SLO Swim | Claiborne & Churchill Winery, Eureka!
  • Stephen Patrick Design/Bladerunner Salon | Austin Hope Wines
  • Summerland Co. | La Lomita Wines*
  • Tails | Nick the Greek
  • Takkens Shoes* | BevMo by GoPuff*
  • The Creamery Marketplace | ídola Wine Co.*, Club Bubbly, Buen Dia Coffee, CaliPaso Wines, La Esquina Taqueria, Gold Land BBQ, Mama's Meatball, Mistura Restaurant
  • The Gold Bar Piercing | Baileyana Winery
  • The Ritual | Central Coast Brewing, Inc.
  • Wildflower Women | Chamisal Vineyards, Lure Fish House
  • Williams Sonoma | Talley Vineyards
  • Zen Den* | Cutruzzola Vineyards
  • Zen Shak | Vina Robles Winery, 201 Kitchen*

Ticket Information

  • General Admission | $75*
  • General Admission + VIP Early Access | $100*

*Ticketing fees apply 

All tickets include (upon check-in) a commemorative Sip ‘n’ Saunter tasting cup, a printed map of all locations, a wristband granting full access to all retail locations, and a souvenir shopping tote bag.

Tickets can be purchased at DowntownSLO.com/Sip.

This event is for ages 21+ only, and a valid ID must be provided at check-in.

For more information on Sip ‘n’ Saunter, those interested can visit DowntownSLO.com/Sip, follow @DowntownSLO on Instagram, and like @ExperienceDowntownSLO on Facebook.

VIP Early Access Experience

Sponsored by the Creamery Marketplace

Downtown SLO is pleased to bring back the VIP Early Access Experience — an exclusive addition inspired by guest feedback requesting more time to sip, savor, and explore. For an extra $25* per ticket, guests can enjoy an extra hour of the event from 12–1 PM at the Creamery Marketplace. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy early access to food and drink samples, live music from Cate Armstrong and Wildflower & The Bees, a digital photo booth, an open area to drink and mingle, and more! At 1 PM, all trail locations will be open for attendees to enjoy.

*Ticketing fees apply

Sponsors & Partners

Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the sponsors and partners who make Sip ‘n’ Saunter possible.

For More Information

Marketing Toolkit | Tickets | Website | Instagram | Facebook

About Downtown SLO

Founded in 1975, Downtown SLO is a 501 (c) (6) nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster an economically vibrant downtown San Luis Obispo. Representing businesses within the city's Business Improvement Area, as well as voluntary members and community partners, Downtown SLO collaborates closely with the City of San Luis Obispo to support a thriving, vibrant city center. The organization is known for producing beloved community events like the weekly Thursday Night Farmers’ Market, the Annual Holiday Parade, and Concerts in the Plaza.

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