Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
Fremont Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fremont Theater during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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.
San Luis Obispo Superior Court
San Luis Obispo Superior Court is just one of the places to see in San Luis Obispo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Great location Great restaurant and staff
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Beach was 2 minutes away and rooms were clean! We stayed overnight and it was fine !
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
We had some issues with the door card and had to get new ones made a few times a day. When cleaning up to leave we realized that the rooms were not fully cleaned and one of the beds had a sandal and other items under the bed. Also the pull out bed had not been made or clean bedding been placed when ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Madonna Inn
The pool is nice but very crowded, you can also get drinks up there but they had only one, very overwhelmed, bartender working. The rooms are always lovely and quirky, but the walls must be paper thin, as we could hear EVERYTHING from the room above us. Staff was welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Clean room
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
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 Ah Louis Store.
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.
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.
Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store 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.
