Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
Fremont Theater
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.
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.
San Luis Obispo County Library
After visiting San Luis Obispo County Library, 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.
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 Superior Court
San Luis Obispo Superior Court is just one of the places to see in San Luis Obispo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Hotel San Luis Obispo
"Beautiful hotel in downtown. Close to restaurants and shopping"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Spyglass Inn
"Beautiful stay. However the sheets had blood on them. Should’ve been offered a discount, was just offered a free smores kit."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
"The staff was very kind and cheerful. Very welcoming."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"As shown in pics. Hallways could be cleaner. Right on beach but many steep stairs to get down to it. Breakfast was nice touch but very crowded space, hard to get to anything. A little pricey for what you get."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"Beat our expectations in cleanliness and quality"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Love it. Clean room. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
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
When in Laguna, you can plan a visit to Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
