Old Town Historic District Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
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Popular places to visit
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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
Laguna Lake Park
After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Explore the great outdoors at Cerro San Luis Obispo and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
2 Hours Private Walking Tour in San Luis Obispo
Top hotels in Old Town Historic District
Spyglass Inn
Loved when you walk in the room is super clean. Love that I had acces to fire pit outside and enjoyed it. Reception very friendly gave me a list of restaurants to enjoy. My stay was wonderful.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Nice room. Very clean and well taken care of. Staff very friendly. Very good breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Room was great
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Nice
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
The breakfast options included pancakes, waffle, fruit, eggs, sausage, potatoes, bacon, oatmeal, and bake goods. There’s were at least 2 staff members in the breakfast area on the days I was there to make sure the area was clean and organized. The hotel is animals friendly as I saw about 4 leashed ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Madonna Inn
Fun, different, superb food, thank you for being different.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Historic District
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Luis Obispo Superior Court and Fremont Theater.
