Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide

San Luis Obispo

Panoramic view of the outside of the Mission San Luis Obispo in California
Downtown San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo

Stay near popular Downtown San Luis Obispo attractions

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Fremont Theater

4.1/5 (246 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

4.5 out of 5
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿13,929 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿13,929
฿15,809 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (611 reviews)
"This hotel is very well located. Overall I'm not sure it merits the costs. It felt more like a Marriott Suites."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿7,902 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿7,902
฿9,063 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,615 reviews)
"Parking is expensive. Room was clean. Had a great view. Pool is nice and heated."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 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 ฿3,800 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,800
฿4,735 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,922 reviews)
"Clean room Bed was very soft Location right off freewsy"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,273 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
฿5,273
฿6,038 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,012 reviews)
"The staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is ฿5,010 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿5,010
฿6,514 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,448 reviews)
"Easy low maintenance place to stay near campus."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿9,765 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿9,765
฿12,138 total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,667 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. Great location on the beach. Very pleasant, the balcony on our room overlooked the ocean which was perfect to entertain our kids."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Find the best Downtown San Luis Obispo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Aerial view of San Luis Obispo from the hiking trail to Bishop Peak, California

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.

Scenic View of Caliente Range Foothills, Carrizo Plain National Monument, San Luis Obispo County

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.

Top view of Laguna Lake Park from Madonna Mount, San Luis Obispo, CA, Shutterstock ID 1061772182, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

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.

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.

Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide