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San Luis Obispo
In the Heart of SLO: 21 Santa Rosa Street #100, San Luis Obispo • (805) 543-2172
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the Copper Café serves up fresh
comfort food daily from breakfast
to dinner. Visit the Gold Rush Steak
House for dinner. Including steaks,
seafood, chicken, and an extensive
wine and dessert list. The Silver
Bar Cocktail Lounge is a cozy area
to enjoy cocktails, local wines and
beers, and small bites.
Desserts are made fresh daily at
the Madonna Inn Bakery. Indulge
in cookies, French and Danish pas-
tries, pies, and the world-famous
Pink Champagne Cake.
Enjoy live entertainment and
dancing five nights a week, includ-
ing Swing Night with big band
music. A lineup of musicians,
including the Frank Gary Band and
Starlight Dream Band, keeps the
dance floor hopping through the
weekend.
Staycations, activities, and
events
Scenic mountain horseback trail
rides are offered daily, and hikers
enjoy views from the stunning hill-
tops and valleys. Tennis, basketball,
or pickleball courts are open on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Spa services, including mas-
sage and facials, are available by
appointment. Hotel and day spa
guests may enjoy the heated Ter-
race Pool, fitness room, and bar
featuring small bites and signature
cocktails. A Tesla charging station
is situated at the front entrance, and
the property is set to go fully solar
very soon.
With three shops offering selec-
tions of designer fashions, gourmet
snacks, chocolates, local wine,
souvenirs, and toys, the Madonna
Inn is the perfect place to find that
special gift. Be sure to add one of
the famous custom-made, hand-
poured Madonna Inn goblets to
your basket.
Weddings and special events
When it comes to planning and
carrying out unforgettable gather-
ings, the banquet and events team
at Madonna Inn is unsurpassed for
seamless planning to ensure unfor-
gettable moments.
Venue spaces include the semi-
private Balcony Room, the intimate
Round Room, the elegant Garden
Room, the charming Venetian Room,
the enchanting outdoor Secret Gar-
den, an expansive dance floor, and
the Expo Center is the largest indoor
event facility on the Central Coast.
Visit today
You don’t have to stay overnight
or dine to enjoy the hospitality at
Madonna Inn. The kindness and
heart of the Madonna family are felt
throughout the property, creating a
welcoming and memorable experi-
ence for every guest.
Stop by the iconic Madonna Inn,
located just off Highway 101 at 100
Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo.
For more information, visit madon-
nainn.com, call (805) 543-3000, or
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—Meagan Friberg