Old Town Historic District, CA

San Luis Obispo

Popular places to visit

Soak in the Mineral bath all day if needed. I do! Eases the stress and relived joint pain. The cool thing about this place...open year round and if you go early, the place is all yours basically.

Avila Hot Springs

4.5/5(213 reviews)

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

Avila Hot Springs
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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
Laguna Lake Park

Laguna Lake Park

After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Laguna Lake Park
Bishop Peak Trail

Bishop Peak Trail

Learn about the local history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Bishop Peak Trail. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Bishop Peak Trail
It’s always nice to sit up here on a weekday...when everyone is working or gone home. ⛰

Cerro San Luis Obispo

Explore the great outdoors at Cerro San Luis Obispo and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

Cerro San Luis Obispo

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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Old Town Historic District Hotel Deals

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$146 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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! (1,296 reviews)
Great location!! Room was clean, bed comfortable. Patio and fireplace. We'd stay again! can't wait to go back!

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Spyglass Inn
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 11 to Nov 12
$162 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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! (1,258 reviews)
Room was very clean and loved that there was an optional door to use between the living room and the room. Breakfast was very good and loved that someone cooked your food as you arrived.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$159 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$182 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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! (1,601 reviews)
We’ve been staying at Seacrest since the 90’s and that’s because their hospitality is above all other places we’ve stayed in the area.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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 9 to Nov 10
$136 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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! (1,615 reviews)
Everything was great at this hotel especially the bed was so comfy

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
$92 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$105 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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! (2,461 reviews)
The room was pretty clean and I do want to point out that the service all around was amazing. Every person I spoke with was very kind and helpful. The only down fall was that we were at the ground level and I’m assuming the building itself is fairly old. But you could very clearly hear the people ...

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
$167 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$190 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,288 reviews)
Lamps need dusting. Windows didn’t completely close. Front desk man upon check in was very cold and hurried me along. No line behind me. Savior was the pink everything, ultra heated pool, and free slice of cake on my bday dinner. Check out man was nice - gave me postcards and matches.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Madonna Inn
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Historic District

San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo

4.5/5(102 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Luis Obispo
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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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
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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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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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