Foothill Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo





Popular places to visit

Adventist Health Sierra Vista
If Adventist Health Sierra Vista is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Luis Obispo.

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 seaside 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

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

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
Top hotels in Foothill

Olive Tree Inn & Suites by Howard Johnson WYNDHAM
My daughter left her purse on the floor only to wake up the next morning to see her purse chewed up by rats. We complained to the management staff and they said that there was nothing they could do because we booked through Orbitz and not the hotel. Room was old and run down. Hair dryer was broken ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo
Very basic room, old but clean. we didn't spend too much time in the room. bath had hot water, good flow. small fridge had frozen all my food, I had to toss it. it was a bit stuffy in the room, there is barely air flow. it's 10-15 mins walk to the downtown. felt safe. not too much noise from the ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Great location, so close to the ocean! Bedding was very nice and clean. Very walkable to downtown.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Made to order breakfast was average. Scrambled eggs were not real eggs and served at room temperature not hot. Very disappointing.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
The views are the best
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Spyglass Inn
Clean and a beautiful view. But be prepared that if you have a downstairs room you will hear lots of clomping above you. Disappointing that the restaurant was closed as that was why we wanted to stay there. Overall nice but a tired room
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Foothill

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 Ah Louis Store.

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.

Railroad District
Railroad District might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Japantown
While Japantown isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
