Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo





Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
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

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Madonna Inn
"Enjoyed our visit, looking forward to a return someday"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Spyglass Inn
"Older property showing its age outside but interior of room was clean and well appointed. Outside asthetics were a bit disappointing as the Front building of property was under renovation but not disclosed at the time the reservation was made. Motel is in a good location on Shell Beach. FIREPITS ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 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.













