The mission offers a unique, nostalgic experience. Directly across from the post office on Marsh Street, the Downtown Centre presents a pleasant atmosphere to shop or read s book. Benches and flowers line the center pathway and the many shops offer a different variety of services. California Polytechnic State University Founded in 1903, Cal Poly was the first Polytechnic College of its kind and is considered one of the largest campuses in the nation. Although Cal Poly's engineering, agriculture, and science programs are nationally known, the institution's other programs are well recognized for their quality and experience.
Students also have the opportunity to live on campus.
In fact, Cal Poly has more residence halls than any other CSU campus, which are conveniently located near the dining halls and the University Union. Please click here for more information on Cal Poly. Poly Canyon Road, a favorite for biking and running enthusiasts, includes trails to the Cal Poly Botanical Garden and the architecture department's senior projects, such as the shell house, transformer and sundial. Cuesta Ridge Located a few minutes north of San Luis Obispo, off Highway 101, is the Cuesta Grade. One of the highest passes in the county, it was originally a stagecoach route.