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 Self-Guided Wine Tour: 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

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"We booked this hotel for 3 reasons- close to Cal Poly, pool and breakfast included. We needed an easy place to stay and it was just for one night so those were the 3 things I was looking for. It was further from downtown than I thought- I should have looked in a map, downtown is about a 15-minute ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Spyglass Inn

Pacific Point Resort
"We stayed in a family suit with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was perfect for our family of 6. The newly renovated rooms were wonderful. We enjoyed watching the sunset from the pool. Free breakfast was a big perk."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Traveling through, very comfortable."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"We always have the best time. Great breakfast Staff is always amazing. Thank you to Dawn she is always so sweet."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
MoJo
While MoJo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fremont Theater and San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

Laguna
While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.













