Downtown San Luis Obispo, CA

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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 seaside, 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 theater 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 art 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 beautiful beaches 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
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

$55
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
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
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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
$325 nightly
The price is $369 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$369 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (530 reviews)
"The location was great for access to downtown SLO and the rooms are spacious. Nice amenities such as robes, slippers, water and coffee. The staff were friendly and helpful. One suggestion is to avoid room facing the pool. There’s some area not in the hotel that seems to play music most of the day ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
$143 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$164 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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! (1,283 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location on the water. The rooms could use updating, starting with the carpet. The firepits outside are a nice touch and the area surrounding the property is nice and convenient. Overall good stay."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
$179 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
$205 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,610 reviews)
"The beach view was beautiful and breathtaking. If you're looking for peace and serenity ✨️ 😌 this is it. The parking lot had construction on the pavement because it was blocked off with a black tarp so we couldn't park next to our room so that was the downside. I think the continental breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
$143 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$162 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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! (1,237 reviews)
"Love the property and location. It's walkable to many fun places and the pizza place next door is awesome too. The evening wine and BBQ is very inviting and the staff is welcoming. The only issue we had is that they charged us twice for our pet to stay (we thought it would be a one time charge, I ..."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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 Nov 11 to Nov 12
$136 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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! (1,604 reviews)
"Allowed pet to stay while we were out. Staff friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$97 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and 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! (2,403 reviews)
"Great view and location .... hotel condition is old and a lil rundown"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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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 Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

MoJo
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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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
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