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 beautiful beaches 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 theatre scene.
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.
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.
Mission Plaza
You can learn about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission Plaza. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
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
Beautiful hotel with very friendly helpful staff. The bed was very comfortable. The only thing I didn't like is that you either have to valet park your car or go across the street and use the paid public parking structure. I prefer not to valet park my car but didn't really like the other option. ...
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Amazing place!!!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
This is a very attractive property. Te room was super cool. The rooftop pool area is very comfortable with good views. Extremely friendly staff. There is no better location in SLO. No, I am not related to the owner or staff.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Great
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Would have been a 5 star because clean and good mattresses but simple stuff like poor lighting and terrible foam pillows let them down. Many hotels now offer a mix of soft and hard pillows. This one was a journey back in time with neck busters
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Great breakfast, heaters were on to enjoy it on the patio. Easy free parking, nice sports bar type restaurant adjacent. Easy stairs to beach.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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 Ah Louis Store.
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 Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
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.
