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San Luis Obispo at a glance

  • San Luis Obispo has a population of about 47,000.
  • It lies in the California region.
  • It's about 2538 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Bakersfield, about 93 miles away.
  • Close by: Pismo Beach (10 miles), Los Osos (10 miles) and Grover Beach (11 miles).

A first date in San Luis Obispo

Daytime dates suit a town like San Luis Obispo: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in San Luis Obispo: questions and answers

How far around San Luis Obispo can I search?

Within 30 miles of San Luis Obispo there are 13 towns and cities — Santa Maria, Atascadero and Paso Robles among them — with more than 310,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in San Luis Obispo free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in San Luis Obispo and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near San Luis Obispo real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in San Luis Obispo?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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