Foothill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rugged mountainous landscape with rolling hills and a winding path.
A skate park with a wooden structure, metal railings, and a clear blue sky.
A skate park with a large bowl and a person skateboarding.
A playground with a slide and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A modern medical center with a prominent sign for the Sierra Vista Medical Center.

Stay near popular Foothill attractions

Santa Rosa Park

8.0/10 (55 reviews)
After visiting Santa Rosa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

AU$63
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$196
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$181
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 Foothill Hotel Deals

Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
1000 Olive St. San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$117 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$117
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
Olive Tree Inn & Suites, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
San Luis Inn And Suites

San Luis Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
404 Santa Rosa St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$108 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$108
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
San Luis Inn And Suites
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$302 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$302
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$258 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$258
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,848 reviews)
"The room was depressing. It lacked a microwave, desk, coffee table and view (faced the pool). I asked for an upgrade and was willing to pay for it but they never got back with me. The hotel was sparsely booked most of the days I was there. While the price was less than other hotels nearby, I regret ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Spyglass Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is AU$187 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$187
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (2,124 reviews)
"Spacious suite with separate living room and bedroom. Lots of grass for dogs. Great hot breakfast. Clean rooms, clean grounds, clean common areas. We stay here every time we visit the coast!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

2 out of 5
210 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo CA
The price is AU$111 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$111
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
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Our guide on where to stay in Foothill

Find the best Foothill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A theater with neon signage and a marquee.
Photo by Marc Platt
Open Photo by Marc Platt

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foothill Travel Guide

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