The County stretches from the beaches to coastal hills, including the mountains of the Santa Lucia range. San Luis Obispo County has a wide variety of activities from the coast to inland hills. Come and enjoy all that it has to offer from fishing, agriculture, hiking, wineries, and great eateries. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Franciscan, Junipero Serra. San Luis Obispo is one of California's oldest European-founded communities.