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

Cottage Inn By The Sea
"Beautiful location, clean/solid facility, and accommodatingly kind staff. Especially love the outdoor firepits, the spectacular view of the ocean surrounded by beautiful foliage and rockery. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Clean room, ocean views, friendly staff, breakfast was excellent!"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Spyglass Inn
"Staff was very welcoming and kind. Room was adequate, although not as nice as I thought a $400+ room could be. The room was clean and we had a nice stay for one night."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"Ideal location, spacious rooms and breathtaking ocean view. Very friendly staff, pool was awesome"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
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, 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.
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.











