Meeting Locations for Nonprofits
*Please note that rates/availability are subject to change. Please make contact with each entity accordingly to receive the most up to date information.
San Luis Obispo
Must have an in-house sponsor (employee) to book
Small room seats up to 15
Large room seats 21+
Both rooms feature tech availability
Large meeting space seats 470 theater-style, 150 at tables
Tech available: PC equipment and TVs, mics
Outside food and drink allowed
No cost for local agencies, but no guarantees
Contact Ben Martinez with inquiries.
San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau
Meeting space fits up to 40 at tables
Tables and chairs provided
Kitchen access
Tech available: TV, mic
Ample parking
$100 for a half day
Contact Paul Clark with inquiries.
Ideal workspaces for those looking to meet in clean, quiet, and spacious areas. Accessible and technology ready, they are available to make your day as efficient as possible.
All reservations will require a $250 refundable deposit, as well as the following booking fee:
Please submit your request at least 30 days prior to the event date and our team will reach out to help coordinate your reservation. As of April 2025, NOT available on Fridays.
Contact: Jazmine Oliva
City of SLO Parks & Rec Indoor Facilities
Nonprofit rates available for:
Ludwick Community Center
Senior Center
Meadow Park Building
City/County Library
More details and reservations here.
Organizations wishing to receive the non-profit rate must have a valid 501(c)(3) on file with Parks and Recreation
SLO Ranch
Offers two venue spaces:
Contact:
Lindsey Graf
Venue Director
hello@syyncstudio.com
805.440.8680
The Conference & Training Facility, Suite 501, is available for rent by the outside public (non-tenants) during regular business hours Monday - Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm. It may be reserved by the hour or day.
Please call (805) 540-5100 for conference room availability and rates or email your request to sanluisbc@impulse.net
Hot House Cal Poly/City Business Center
For a one-time event space or conference room rental, email Nichole McAllister at nimcalli@calpoly.edu or call (805) 756-5176.
Rates:
Conference Rooms: 10-12 people $40/hr
Event Space: 30-100 people $100/hr
West Coast Community Bank, San Luis Obispo Branch
Cost is free, and the room accommodates 6 to 10 people.
Contact Donna Milne at dmilne@wccb.com or (805) 592-2030
As a nonprofit, they strive to be an approachable event space for nonprofit partners. They are always willing to discuss rates as necessary, especially for weekday events. Access nonprofit rate sheet here.
Start with the booking form here. Contact is Madison Giger, Venue Manager: info@octagonbarn.org or leave a voicemail at (805) 459-9584
Pacific West Bank, Downtown SLO
Free meeting space available for current account holders. Contact your Relationship Manager to schedule.
San Luis Obispo County Libraries
The county library system has locations with a variety of meeting accommodations throughout San Luis Obispo County, including Nipomo, Atascadero, Cayucos, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Learn more here.
Story Labs, San Luis Obispo and Atascadero
Story Labs offers coworking and small and large meeting spaces, and is interested in supporting nonprofits in the community. Learn more here.
SLO Brew
Offer space for small meetings and large events at both their downtown location and SLO Brew Rock. Always happy to work with nonprofits on a budget and provide some pricing adjustments, as well.
Contact April Basergaat (805) 550-1384 or april@slobrew.com
Coastal Peaks Coffee
Small room in the back. To request, email Rachelle rachelle@coastalpeakscoffee.com
San Luis Obispo Office of Education
Has meeting spaces available at multiple locations throughout San Luis Obispo at various rates. Details and reservations are available here.
South County
The Launch Pad, Grover Beach
Offers coworking space and a conference room. Conference room requires a two-hour minimum for $37.50; additional hours $18.75 each. More details can be found here. Call (805) 574-1981 or email cowork@southcountychambers.com for additional information.
North County
Camp Ocean Pines: Provides FREE day-use meeting space to community organizations based in SLO County. Fees would apply for food service, overnight stays and other services outside of meeting space. Contact Erin Moses-Wierman, Associate Executive Director, at erinm@campoceanpines.org or 805-924-4019.
Offers coworking space and conference room rental at a discounted rate for nonprofits. $15 for half conference room (8 people) and $25 for full (20 people). View rate sheet here. Indoor lounge, kitchen and outdoor patio also available for rental.
Story Labs, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo
Story Labs offers coworking and small and large meeting spaces, and is interested in supporting nonprofits in the community. Learn more here.
General
Conference facilities in SLO County (2023 directory), most or all requiring rental space fees. See pages 76 - 79.