Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
Fremont Theater
You can make plans for a show at Fremont Theater on 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 when you take a trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor 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.
Ah Louis Store
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your travels in San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene.
San Luis Obispo Superior Court
San Luis Obispo Superior Court is just one of the places to see in San Luis Obispo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities like biking in San Luis Obispo. Wander 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: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
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
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Hotel San Luis Obispo
My second time staying here. This is a near-perfect small hotel. Located right in the middle of SLO's wonderfully walkable downtown. My room was very large, with a very generous patio. Excellent shower, excellent bed. The place has the feel of a good place o work, a nice vibe. Restaurant is top-notch, ...
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection
Beautiful property. Great location. Very clean and modern. My only complaint is the price for valet a night ($45) and the incidental cost a night ($125), seems a bit steep for a hotel in SLO. Nonetheless, there is a public parking building kitty corner from the property for $16 a night.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
The good, the views at this property are simply spectacular!!! Especially at night with the sunset. Aside from that it appears that this property might be a timeshare scenario as the property management was very vague in terms of offering any sort of information with regards to housekeeping. You ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Great hotel, great price, great location!
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Hotel was a 5 minute drive from Pismo Beach. Rooms were clean and staff was amazing. Cant beat location, price and service.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Madonna Inn
Parking was easy. Staff was super kind. Amenities were very enjoyable. Love all the restaurants on site. This hotel is a cult classic! I will always return. Thank you Madonna Inn, I love you forever!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown San Luis Obispo
Old Town Historic District
When in Old Town Historic District, you can plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
MoJo
While MoJo might 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.
Railroad District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Railroad District and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.
Lower Higuera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Higuera and surrounding area, you can visit Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.
Foothill
While Foothill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
Japantown
Japantown might not have many top sights, but Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
