Foothill Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
Santa Rosa Park
After visiting Santa Rosa Park, 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.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy the student vibe at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Avila Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
Edna Valley Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside 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
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Top hotels in Foothill
Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo
"price was great for location, rooms were nice and clean, staff was very friendly. Out side of hotel buildling looks old"
Reviewed on 2 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
"Staff was great."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"Room w as very clean, everyone was nice the breakfest was great, parking was plentiful"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Love it. Clean room. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"I would not recommend this hotel for families with children. The room layout is highly impractical; the bathroom sink is located right next to the bed, which makes very little sense. The carpets were also noticeably uncleaned. Furthermore, we did not feel entirely safe due to the open-style layout ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Foothill
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.
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.
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.
