Mission Plaza — Attraction in San Luis Obispo

We attended a concert in the Plaza. The band IMVA was playing. They excellently played a mix of pop, soul, and R&B. Front man KB was in top form. His two backup singers sang well rehearsed harmonies. Something you don't see much anymore. Sadly the soundman was unfamiliar with the board and struggled to make a competent mix. Numerous times band members asked for corrections which he responded to by raising the sub-bass. With the exception of two songs, the sub-bass was so loud that you couldn't hear any notes that the bass player was playing. This is soul and R&B where you need to hear the bass notes. We could see the bass being played. All we got was an assault of dull thud. Three times the soundman cranked up some of the mid-high frequencies to ear bleed levels. Each time you could hear the high frequecy drivers crackle. It all appeared to be in error but all the ears in our entire group are still ringing two days later. We were able to move around to try to find a spot where the sound might be better. It wasn't. They should have provided someone familiar with the mixing board. Other than bad sound, we had a great time in the plaza. Security was plentiful and efficient. Food and drinks were...

It's a Spiritual escape. If you arrive out front and the fountain is on it's the only sound you'll hear as you walk up the majestic rock stairs. You automatically become calm & settled within and you can walk over to the rose garden, or sit under & admire the huge, healthy trees as you personally commune outside with the Holy Spirit that is always present at this beautiful Holy spot I call home. However, if it is full of skateboarders, homeless folks, tables set out still for public dining and hopefully the City has someone showing up to work and do their job you will have to go around to the back...

This mission plaza encompasses a block long area in front of the San Luis Obispo Mission. There are events most weekend and often during the week. The fountain, pergola, and amphitheater are always pleasant. The walk by the creek is connected to the plaza and goes for several block. A wonderful people watching location, surrounded by restaurants, shops and museums. The San Luis History Center, The San Luis Art Museum, and The San Luis Mission all are touching this beautiful well maintain mini park. Often it is a gathering place for transients, however they seem to keep...