Railroad District

San Luis Obispo

A historic building with a cross on top, numbered 1772, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
A dry, open field with two people sitting on the ground, a bench, and distant mountains.

Stay near popular Railroad District attractions

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Things to do

San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

RM41
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

RM81
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

RM183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

RM484
per adult
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM41
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

RM549
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
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Top hotels in Railroad District

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is RM677 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
RM677
RM775 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,048 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is RM967 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
RM967
RM1,109 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,642 reviews)
"The carpets are filthy . The shower made a loud noise and there were no C adapters to charge phones."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is RM493 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
RM493
RM613 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,925 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is RM544 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
RM544
RM721 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,442 reviews)
"Awesome place great staff"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is RM1,018 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
RM1,018
RM1,295 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Madonna Inn
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo CA
The price is RM327 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
RM327
RM421 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,312 reviews)
"Homeless people hanging out smoking hanging out in front of my room, allnite was scary"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
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Where to stay in Railroad District

Find the best Railroad District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A theater with neon signage and a marquee.
Photo by Marc Platt
Open Photo by Marc Platt

Downtown San Luis Obispo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Historic District

While Old Town Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.

A valley with a town surrounded by mountains.

Lower Higuera

While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

A rugged mountainous landscape with rolling hills and a winding path.

Foothill

While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Lower Broad

Lower Broad might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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