Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
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.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
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 art galleries.
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.
Mission Plaza
You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Beautiful room and nice rooftop bar!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Fantastic location, beautiful facility.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Clean room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
hotel was really nice, this was the second time i stay here, we book again
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Spyglass Inn
Excellent location. Very lovely grounds, which connect to a paved path that winds along the strip of hotels along the cliff overlooking the beach and the vast Pacific. Dining options are a short drive away. Staff are very helpful. We didn’t try the pool and hot tub, but they appeared very inviting ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Our room had a large balcony and from it during daylight hours we could see the ocean. The hotel is on a bluff but has stairs where guests can walk down to Pismo Beach and walk for miles on the pristine sand and then on the Boardwalk. You can also walk to the cute shops and onto the Pismo Pier. The ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Luis Obispo
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.
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 San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
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.
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.
Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Luis Obispo Superior Court and Fremont Theater.
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.
