The perfect date on the Central Coast of California

Author: Dan K. O'Leary

Article:
Dating in San Luis Obispo

Welcome to the doldrums of dating, where your single ship
drifts aimlessly without wind or direction. Sailing analogies
aside, meeting the perfect person in San Luis Obispo can be
challenging, and keeping things fresh can be ever harder. As the
resident expert, I’ve done my fair share of dating in this town,
as some of you may know for better or worse. So, how have I been
so successful? What is the secret to dating in San Luis Obispo?

Meeting your mate Let’s start with meeting the right person.
Whether you are at Poly Dolly, or alumni still kicking it around
town, meeting the right person is all about location. Yes like
that old business cliché, where you go will dictate who you’ll
meet. So if you are a lonely student, then go and spend some
time downtown at Uptown Espresso, or hang out in the University
Union.

If you want to break the ice, play it cool. When dealing with
college students in a casual atmosphere, ask questions like
“What are you studying?” Basically, take some time to introduce
yourself, and start making connections. Don’t be surprised to
find out that you are both taking intro to bowling next quarter,
or maybe you both are in the ski club. Speaking of clubs,
joining organizations like the ski club will help you meet like
minded people. The secret to meeting someone you have something
in common with is by going out of your way to join some new
groups, a new class, and saying “Hello”.

Now for those of you out of the dorms and constant presence of
members of the opposite sex, meeting your dream date can
initially appear more demanding. While some may claim that the
bar scene in downtown SLO is overrated, there are hidden gems
where all the hotties congregate. Case in point, on a recent
Wednesday, I stumbled into Grappolo, and was greeted by a ration
of two stunning beauties for every one scruffy looking guy. On
the flipside, all you single ladies (Yes, they do exist in this
town) should check out Corner View on a Friday night. Not only
will you get away from the token college boys, but you can
sample their extensive drink selection, and enjoy a more
cultured experience.

Planning your first date A wise man once said, “Don’t reinvent
the wheel.” So listen up my aspiring Casanova, and you too will
be rolling in no time. First of all- if you were planning dinner
and a movie tear up that worn out idea and get over that tired
old fallback. Take a moment to look outside. We live in paradise
people! You are constantly surrounded by awe inspiring vistas,
sandy beaches, and a majestic blue sky.

With that in mind, whenever I think of a perfect date, I imagine
a Saturday afternoon in Pismo Beach. All you gentlemen should
plan on staring the day at Pismo Beach florist, and purchase a
single rose. It shows that you aren’t afraid to give, but you
also aren’t out to buy their love. Pick up your date and head
over to the Steaming Bean, and order up a pair of mocha lattes.
Mention that Daniel K. O’Leary from VirtualSLO sent you, and
take a seat at my regular table. After chatting over your frothy
beverages, talk a stroll down to the shore, and sit and listen
to the surf crash. The rest is up to you. Total Cost- $12.

Keeping it lively “I’m bored” are three words you should
eliminate from your vocabulary when it comes to the SLO life.
There is a reason millions of tourists descend upon or community
every year, and you need to understand why.

You can eat at a new restaurant every week, and not repeat for
over a decade. You can go to a new beach every weekend for an
entire year. Whether you want to bike, listen to classical
music, or make your own wine, the options on the central coast
are as limitless as your imagination. I’m fairly unoriginal, so
I cheat and look at the events calendar on VirtualSLO to keep
abreast of what is happening during the next week. Go see a show
at the PAC, take a wine tour, or go bird watching. In my
personal experience, I’ve been on more dates than I can
remember, and I’ve yet to repeat.

So good luck meeting the right person, and in case someone
introduces themselves as Daniel K. O’Leary the next time you are
downtown, run. You probably wouldn’t want to date me anyways. If
you would like some personal advice, send me an e-mail and I’ll
see what I can do.

About the author:
Daniel K. O’Leary is the publisher of www.dankoleary.com

As a young Casanova, Dan’s become rather infamous for his
relationship experience. On his website, women actually apply to
date him. If want to know what he is doing right, stop by and
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