The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop

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1111 Chorro St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop in San Luis Obispo, CA, has been a favorite destination for tobacco enthusiasts since 1992. Initially established by Doug Shaw, the store's historical charm dates back to its origins as a tobacco shop in 1973. Following a remodel in 1993, the century-old building now boasts exposed brick walls, rich hardwoods, and a wood floor.

Visitors to The Sanctuary are often surprised by the hidden lounge/loft area, where patrons can unwind with a premium cigar or pipe in a traditional setting. Known for its welcoming ambiance, the shop prides itself on being the "work-free, smoke place" in San Luis Obispo. Offering a wide selection of handmade cigars, pipes, and smoking accessories, The Sanctuary ensures a relaxing experience for all customers.

With a commitment to providing a pleasurable smoking experience, The Sanctuary invites guests to explore their range of products and unwind in the Cigar and Pipe lounge. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or a casual enthusiast, a visit to The Sanctuary promises good smokes, good fellowship, and a warm atmosphere to enjoy.

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4.540 reviews
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Kaylee T.
5/6/2020

Doug is the man! He really knows his tobacco! Not a big tobacco person, but stopped in for more info & I'm glad I did! Great product & everything looks nice & professional! Great spot!

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Soundman B.
5/9/2025

Great service. Good selection on cigars. Great patrons. Fun sitting area upstairs. Myself and three of my great friends visited this lounge and had a wonderful time.

HT J.
5/20/2025

This is a great quaint cigar lounge. It's got a lot of history in SLO and I met people there that have been customers and folks that have been smoking there for 20 years plus. The owner and...

Kayla B.
2/21/2025

I recently visited this shop while on vacation and was amazed with how welcoming and helpful these guys are. As a new pipe smoker I appreciated the selection of pipes and tobacco they had...

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Leigh C.
7/2/2024

Great little lounge! This lounge in downtown SLO has a nice selection of premium cigars and warm welcoming hosts. My wife and I had a chance to stop by and are so happy we did. Picked a stick and...

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