Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A white church with a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A wall covered with colorful plastic waste.
A large collection of discarded items piled up against a wall.
A colorful, textured surface with a central red spiral and various small objects.
A theater with neon signage and a marquee.

Stay near popular Downtown San Luis Obispo attractions

A pink and white building with a row of circular windows and a decorative finial.
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Fremont Theater

8.2/10 (246 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
Long, Wide, Low and stable with Giant paddle tires, this is the Only REAL Dune Buggy Experience at the Oceano Dunes.

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

AU$201
per adult
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast

3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast

AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
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Our pick of the best Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Deals

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

4.5 out of 5
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$539 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$539
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (641 reviews)
"All was great. There was an inconvenience of parking lot being full. Unfortunate but happens."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$237 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$237
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,533 reviews)
"We love the Quality Suites in SLO! Feels like home—comfy beds and linens, rooms cleaned and stocked daily with fresh towels, good breakfast, cool firepits, a community courtyard with relaxing pool and hot tub and easy walk to downtown or short drive to Cal Poly campus. We stayed during orientation ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$250 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$250
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Spyglass Inn
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

3 out of 5
2555 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$332 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$332
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Pacific Point Resort
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$189 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$189
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,081 reviews)
"Great property. Clean. Family friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$401 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$401
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Find the best Downtown San Luis Obispo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

A valley with a town surrounded by mountains.

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.

A rugged mountainous landscape with rolling hills and a winding path.

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.

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.

A town nestled between hills and a river.

Laguna

While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.

Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide

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