Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo
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Popular places to visit
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo when you take a trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities like biking in San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Ah Louis Store
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.
Mission Plaza
You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.
History Center of San Luis Obispo County
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in History Center of San Luis Obispo County in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Santa Margarita: 6-Zipline Course Sunset Experience Ticket
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Perth to Exmouth Coral Coaster 6-Day Soft Adventure One-Way Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Elfin Forest Nature Tour with Local Sweet and Savory Tasting
Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Deals
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Very clean, modern hotel. Friendly staff. Helpful with local restaurants and recommendations for local sightseeing. Would definitely return
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Spyglass Inn
The rooms were clean, staff was very nice and had a very nice stay.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Large roomy suite with comfortable bed, large couch and dinette table. Excellent breakfast included with stay. This was our first time staying at a Quality property and we were very impressed.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Fire alarm went off at 1130pm scaring my wife and myself to the point where we couldn’t go back to sleep for hours. It wasn’t until 30 minutes later that we overheard the front desk worker saying it was a malfunction and they were waiting for the manager to come help turn it off because they didn’t ...
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
My wife and I have stayed here countless times. It's so close to the beach and downtown Pismo. Many of the rooms have a view of the ocean and they have a nice breakfast to start your day. The rioms are clean and up to date. Just a great place to stay.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Great hotel with just enough amenities especially when traveling with a dog. I will be booking this hotel again.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Luis Obispo
Old Town Historic District
When in Old Town Historic District, you can plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
MoJo
While MoJo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Railroad District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Railroad District and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.
Lower Higuera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Higuera and surrounding area, you can visit Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.
Foothill
While Foothill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Luis Obispo Superior Court and Fremont Theater.
Japantown
Japantown might not have many top sights, but Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA
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