Old Town Historic District Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
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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.
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.
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.
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: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Top hotels in Old Town Historic District
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Older property that rooms are well maintained. The gymcould use a good deep cleaning.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
The staff at checked in wasn’t very friendly the price that we pay for the room you would think the room would have upgrades bathtub. Spa did not work very well. Rooms had a very musty smell.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
N/A
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Free breakfast was ho-hum, but at least there was coffee. The facility was terrific, with grassy areas and access to the beach.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Madonna Inn
PROS: The horses in the field were delightful. The whole area is very clean and well kept. Nice greenery. My room had a bidet?! CONS: For paying the price of this place, the fact that they charge you for a continental breakfast is WILD. It's $14 for their breakfast. The breakfast consists of 2 beverages ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Spyglass Inn
Absolutely incredible location and views. We arrived late (11pm) but enjoyed the coziness of the in-room fireplace. The room was clean, comfy and smelled clean and relaxing. Patio chair was missing a cushion, the other had a hole in it and an empty seltzer can was visible from under the hedges as ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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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.
