Old Town Historic District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Avila Hot Springs

Avila Hot Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Avila Hot Springs
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

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.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
San Luis Obispo featuring outdoor art

Bubblegum Alley

Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.

Bubblegum Alley
Laguna Lake Park

Laguna Lake Park

After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Laguna Lake Park
Bishop Peak Trail

Bishop Peak Trail

Learn about the local history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Bishop Peak Trail. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Bishop Peak Trail
Cerro San Luis Obispo

Cerro San Luis Obispo

Explore the great outdoors at Cerro San Luis Obispo and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.

Cerro San Luis Obispo

Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

AU$69
per adult
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

AU$15
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

AU$181
per adult
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Paso Robles: Cass Winery Tour with Wine Tasting

Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

AU$84
per adult
Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$15
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Old Town Historic District Hotel Deals

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$240 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$240
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,286 reviews)
"We love coming to Spyglass! We enjoy everything from making s’mores at fire pits, star gazing, listening to the waves, watching the kids have fun in the pool while we relax in the hot tub!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Spyglass Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$316 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$316
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,625 reviews)
"Even on the ground floor, the ocean view was beautiful. The room was clean, very comfortable bed and loved the shutters. It was quiet and plenty of outdoor seating. Although the pool was closed, the adult hot tub was very nice. There is very limited indoor seating for breakfast and with rain, it ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,622 reviews)
"Nice hotel!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,431 reviews)
"Stayed in an older room but it was very clean and you could walk downtown in 5 minutes!!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Edgewater 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$295 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$295
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
"Overall great location. Bathrooms need complete refresh. Staff very friendly. Ease on/off to Hwy 101. Be prepared to pay $10/daily for parking. Use to be free guess this is there version of resort fee without calling it that."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
The price is AU$274 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$274
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,281 reviews)
"It’s whimsical"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Madonna Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Historic District

San Luis Obispo

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.

Downtown San Luis Obispo
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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.

Railroad District
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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.

MoJo
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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.

Japantown
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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 Higuera
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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.

Foothill

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