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

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
"Consistently great! Perfect location, vary clean and spacious rooms. Perfect breakfast"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
"I like that it’s easy access to the beach and the view to the ocean was nice. What I didn’t like was that parking now cost $12 per night that just milking the customer, the breakfast that use to exist when we would come and stay her is now not available and it’s just a bistro that’s just an over ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Room was a pier view room with awesome view of beach and pier. Room was very nice and outdoor fire pits are great. This is our second time at resort recommended booking front resort not street buildings that are separate and not as nice,"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"The check in was quite slow. If there is a 4:00 PM check in on a holiday weekend, shouldn't there be more than one employee behind the desk checking people in? Some of us have been traveling for a long time. The couch in my suite was stained. I would not sit on it. The carpet was also stained. The ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Spyglass Inn
"We had a wonderful stay! The staff were absolutely amazing—extremely helpful, friendly, and always ready to assist with a smile. Our room was very clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. The fire pit was one of our favorite spots to relax after a long day and make s’mores together. But the ..."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"The staff was super friendly, every one was helpful."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 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.

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.

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.
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 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.











