Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Activities
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
AU$288
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
AU$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Deals
Hotel San Luis Obispo
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$708 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$708
13 July - 14 July
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! (618 reviews)
"Beautiful modern property in the heart of SLO. Easy walk to shops, restaurants and the Mission. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated. We dined at the casual restaurant; the food was good and the service prompt and attentive. We used valet parking, in part because the staff were able to ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$241 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$241
9 July - 10 July
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! (1,948 reviews)
"Oxford Suits is always a great place to stay. It is a clean well maintained property. The staff is always friendly. Also a great location right off the freeway and 5 mins from Pismo’s pier."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Spyglass Inn
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$433 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$433
20 July - 21 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,668 reviews)
"Won't stay here again, they say they're dog friendly, once you arrive they charge you an extra $75 night per a pet. The $10 prepay parking they said was for Hotels.com com only. Had to also pay them again arriving at the Hotel."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$326 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$326
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,076 reviews)
"Great staff, great location right next to the beach."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$525 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$525
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,675 reviews)
"The hotel was right at the beach. The hotel and room were clean."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$427 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$427
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,517 reviews)
"The best! Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to go back again."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
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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.
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.
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.
Laguna
While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.
