Downtown San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo featuring general coastal views
San Luis Obispo featuring signage
San Luis Obispo showing signage
San Luis Obispo featuring signage
Downtown San Luis Obispo

Popular places to visit

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
San Luis Obispo featuring outdoor art

Bubblegum Alley

3.5/5(7 reviews)

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Bubblegum Alley
Ah Louis Store

Ah Louis Store

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Ah Louis Store
History Center of San Luis Obispo County

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at 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.

History Center of San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities such as cycling in San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Mission Plaza

Mission Plaza

You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

Mission Plaza

Things to do

Tours take place in Downtown SLO

Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo

RM127
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

RM148
per traveller
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo

RM85
per adult
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
Freshly baked artisan breads.

SLO Downtown Hidden Gems Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

RM842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SLO Downtown Hidden Gems Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM30
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Uptown Food Tour deli bites and beers.

Uptown SLO Hidden Gems Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

RM842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uptown SLO Hidden Gems Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
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Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4 out of 5
1212 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is RM1,083 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM1,083
RM1,229 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star B&B in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
10/10
"My sister and I stayed here two nights and it was great. Both check in and check out were very quick and convenient. Plus the staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
1125 Garden St, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is RM1,117 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM1,117
RM1,414 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"Best hotel in SLO. Great location to walk to anywhere downtown. Beautiful rooms. Bathroom could have used a second sink, but overall top notch. Loved the rooftop pool with bar. Very friendly staff. Will be back."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,572 reviews)
"Nice hotel, but smaller than expected. Sofa bed was very uncomfortable and very noisy. Breakfast was good. Nice staff. Surprise complementary drinks and snacks in the bar area."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is RM1,185 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
RM1,185
RM1,356 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,140 reviews)
"We had a good stay. Room was ok, but walls were really thin and we could hear everything around us. Beds were comfortable, but room felt older and worn."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Cottage Inn By The Sea
3 out of 5
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is RM981 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
RM981
RM1,126 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)
"Staff was friendly great hotel over all"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Spyglass Inn
Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is RM1,137 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM1,137
RM1,304 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,206 reviews)
"Always a good stay"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Spyglass Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Luis Obispo

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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.

Old Town Historic District
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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 Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

MoJo
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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.

Railroad District
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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.

Foothill
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Japantown

While Japantown isn't home to many top sights, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Japantown
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Lower Higuera

While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lower Higuera

Downtown San Luis Obispo