San Luis Obispo

geographical name

San Lu·​is Obis·​po san-ˌlü-əs-ə-ˈbi-(ˌ)spō How to pronounce San Luis Obispo (audio)
city in western California northwest of Santa Barbara population 45,119

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“San Luis Obispo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/San%20Luis%20Obispo. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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