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City in California, United States
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Arroyo Grande (population 17,000) is in San Luis Obispo County in the Central Coast region of California. It is part of the Five Cities Metropolitan Area which also includes Oceano to the south-west, Grover Beach to the west, and Pismo Beach and Shell Beach to the north-west.
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A walking tour highlights over 20 of the historic structures of Arroyo Grande, including the Swinging Bridge, a unique 171 ft (52 m) pedestrian bridge suspended on cables 40 ft (12 m) over Arroyo Grande Creek.
San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority provides bus service from San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, and other parts of the area.
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