Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo





Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
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

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
"The beds are horrible"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Spyglass Inn
"It was great!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"Great place to stay comfortable beds and very spacious and clean rooms. Would stay here again and would recommend it as well"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Excellent facility will definitely come back!!"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
"Property was clean and located in the motel part of Pismo which is not my favorite. We did not use the pool. It was nice they had tea, coffee, and cookies in the lobby. Room seemed clean but we did find some signs of previous lodger (airpods and trash under bed). Elevator was broken and we were on ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Very nice small hotel. Nice Cafe, staff was great, wonderful first and second story decks with fire pits overlooking the ocean. Be aware that there is a $25 resort charge and $30 parking charge added to your total once you check in. With the mandatory resort fee come some benefits that are nice though. ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in 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.

Lower Higuera
While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa 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.

Laguna
While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.
Lower Broad
Lower Broad might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.













