Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo





Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Things to do

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

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

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
"Bar service was terrible. We were ignored, had to ask for drinks, a plate/napkin, and then for the bill. It's such a great place, kind of expected the same from staff."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
"Charming feel and vintage vibe, nice to take a break from the beaten path of large-brand hotels to check out a truly old school place. Glad to have stayed here!"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Granada Hotel & Bistro

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"Love staying here when I visit my son in SLO. Such a great location and very comfortable rooms. Staff are so friendly."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 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.














