Railroad District
San Luis Obispo


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Popular places to visit

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy the student vibe at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Avila Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Fremont Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fremont Theater during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Edna Valley Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Cuesta College
Walk around the campus at Cuesta College as part of your travels around San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do

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

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

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Railroad District

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Room was clean, staff was friendly, room was easy to check into. Definitely an older hotel, but really had zero problems. Insanely great price for being 20 steps from the beach. Zero complaints here!
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Staff is constantly up keeping the property, love that is has a microwave and mini fridge in room and a nice table to eat on.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Was very nice. Would come back and stay here.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Madonna Inn
Why leave the Madonna Inn when you can do it all there. No, but really! It has everything!!!! The town of SLO is cute too, but wow this place really has it all! Live music, spa, pool, cafe/bakery, restaurant, garden, horse trail riding… & more. All the rooms are unique and the staff is very friendly. ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Room was clean enough. Breakfast was nice, many offerings, but it said initially that it was included on Expedia's site. You find out that you have to pay $25.00 upon arrival for a ticket for a glass of wine or beer in the evening, and breakfast. Not quite truth in advertising. Overall, a good ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Clean room, pet friendly. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Railroad District

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.

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.

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.

MoJo
While MoJo may 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 Ah Louis Store.

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.

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