Old Town Historic District Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
Visit Old Town Historic District
Popular places to visit
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy the student vibe at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Avila Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
Edna Valley Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cuesta College
Walk around the campus at Cuesta College as part of your travels around San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
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
San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Top hotels in Old Town Historic District
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Very convenient nice to be close to the beach
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Very nice and clean, complementary breakfast was good for us and the kids. Room was a little humid all night but honestly the room was beautiful and would book again soon .
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Adam was gracious and kind.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Madonna Inn
The style of the Madonna Inn is absolutely amazing—each room is uniquely decorated with its own character and charm. Staying there feels like stepping back in time, almost like being in a fairy tale. Such a fun and memorable experience—definitely one of a kind!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
We were here for a family event and loved the staff and the room. We really enjoyed the sliding doors for privacy.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Great location, cleanliness, staff great customer service, the amenities they provide beach chairs body boards beach towels volley ball just in case you forgot your own. Overall great place to stay for your family. Only down fall is the small bathroom in the room.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Historic District
Downtown San Luis Obispo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
