Old Town Historic District
San Luis Obispo
Visit Old Town Historic District
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: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Top hotels in Old Town Historic District
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Breakfast was excellent, lots of parking, 3 hot tubs, beach view on point.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Overall it was a great stay. Location was amazing. When we first walked into our room it was a very strong cleaning comical
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Everything was excellent!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Madonna Inn
Property was beautiful and staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
The outline of this hotel is super convenient when you have a lot of luggage, medical supplies and food. There’s a lot of room and very clean location. We will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Spyglass Inn
Clean, good location, updated bathroom and mattress. A/c and water pressure excellent. Our room was on the first floor directly across from the pool so a bit noisy and busy with high traffic.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Historic District
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.
Railroad District
Railroad District might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 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.
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.
Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
