Old Town Historic District
San Luis Obispo
Visit Old Town Historic District
Stay near popular Old Town Historic District attractions
Things to do

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

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

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

Guided E-Bike Tour of Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Avila Beach
Top hotels in Old Town Historic District

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"This is a wonderful hotel to stay in. The room was clean, staff were very helpful, breakfast was wonderful and also the complimentary drinks in the afternoon were great!! Location is also central to a lot of sights ex: Morro Bay, and Monterey. I would definitely recommend this hotel and I will definitely ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. The hot breakfast was so convenient."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Madonna Inn

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"Access to beach, walkable to downtown along the beach, great view, good amenities, many fire pits, reasonably priced. Has a EV charger, not fast speed, but it’s there. A great stop along Hwy 1 between LA and SF! The AC didn’t quite work, I think they are trying to preserve energy. So you have to ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Apple Farm
"The staff was very helpful and pleasant. The decor is very comfortable and homey. The breakfast sandwich we had at the on-site restaurant was the best I've ever had."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Old Town Historic District

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.

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.










