Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

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Popular places to visit

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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

4.5/5(565 reviews)

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 beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
San Luis Obispo which includes outdoor art

Bubblegum Alley

4/5(490 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

4/5(21 reviews)

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.

Ah Louis Store
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 like biking in San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
A very old Adobe house near the Mission.

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.

Mission Plaza
History Center of San Luis Obispo County

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.

History Center of San Luis Obispo County

Things to do

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

$45
per adult
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

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

$20
per traveler
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

$119
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

$10
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure

$35
per traveler
San Luis Obispo Puzzling Adventure
Freshly baked artisan breads.

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

$199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
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Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Deals

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

4.5 out of 5
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
$296 nightly
The price is $336 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$336 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (546 reviews)
Staff very nice, understanding and Helpful

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Hotel San Luis Obispo
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
1125 Garden St San Luis Obispo CA
$214 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$243 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (467 reviews)
Fantastic location, beautiful facility.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$136 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,677 reviews)
Rooms are always perfectly cleaned, customer service at check in is fantastic and breakfast staff is courteous and attentive. We only stay here for leisure, business or our water polo competition events.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$154 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,293 reviews)
The suites were very spacious and the beds comfortable, even the pull out. The location is excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
$119 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$137 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Total with taxes and 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! (1,350 reviews)
Wish that the restaurant was open.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
$160 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$183 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,612 reviews)
I love it

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown San Luis Obispo

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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.

Old Town Historic District
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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 San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

MoJo
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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.

Lower Higuera
Go online and look for an evening that suits your mood and painting style. Local artists walk you through this artist process. I happen to be a hopeless romantic and painted the "Love Birds" Simple beverages served, with a small selection of appetizers to keep you mellow and content as you paint with friends.

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.

Railroad District
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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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Foothill
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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.

Japantown
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