Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
Ah Louis Store
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities such as cycling in San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Mission Plaza
You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
History Center of San Luis Obispo County
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at History Center of San Luis Obispo County in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Our pick of the best Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Deals
Hotel San Luis Obispo
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Breakfast menu was good with exception to high calorie foods like biscuits and gravy and sausage. Room is outdated and dark. Bed was comfortable and having only a shower with no tub was great!! Wish there were more options like this. Balcony was bad! You could see right into the neighbors room!! ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Clean, but hard bed. Our backs hurt in the morning
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Went to Pismo for a baseball tournament and also celebrated my birthday that weekend with my four boys, 2 nieces and my brother with his family! We all had a great time! It was nice to see a wine bottle and free ice cream in my room as my birthday gift! Thank you, I will definitely go back and will ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Spyglass Inn
Beautiful views
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Great staff, room was great being next to the beach. The carpets were stained so we asked for beach towels to lay down, so we didn’t have to walk on them. Room was small, no microwave, but still a great stay.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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 Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
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.
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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
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.
