Old Town Historic District

San Luis Obispo

Popular places to visit

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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Soak in the Mineral bath all day if needed. I do! Eases the stress and relived joint pain. The cool thing about this place...open year round and if you go early, the place is all yours basically.

Avila Hot Springs

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Avila Hot Springs
An amazing Art Deco preserved movie theatre. #Details

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.

Fremont Theater
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a Spanish mission founded in 1772 by Father Junípero Serra in the present-day city of San Luis Obispo, California.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Sunset over the vines in Edna Valley. #Red

Edna Valley Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Edna Valley Vineyard
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Cuesta College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Cuesta College during your stay in San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Cuesta College

Things to do

San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

CA $62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

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

CA $14
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

CA $163
per adult
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Uptown Food Tour deli bites and beers.

Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

CA $271
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks
Freshly baked artisan breads.

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

CA $271
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast

3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast

CA $178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
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Old Town Historic District Hotel Deals

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $273 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $273
CA $313 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,658 reviews)
The lady in the front office was not very friendly. I’m not sure if she was the manager, but when we asked for coffee she didn’t even look at us and answered in a rude way. It made us feel uncomfortable and not very welcome.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $172 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $172
CA $197 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,788 reviews)
The room was very clean. The only complaint was the tv. We couldn’t get the tv to play anything.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
850 Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $135 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $135
CA $153 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,256 reviews)
Great and fast service. The room was great,clean and huge.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is CA $311 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $311
CA $400 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,393 reviews)
Great hotel, might need some remodel soon.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Madonna Inn
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
The price is CA $191 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $191
CA $252 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,379 reviews)
Staff was very kind and attentive. Very accommodating pet friendly hotel. Only thing missing was a designated poop area and poop bags. Nice pet gift box if you book through the Choice Hotel App. There was construction in the building across from us, but it did not disrupt our stay. I could not open ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is CA $286 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
CA $286
CA $328 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,604 reviews)
great view of ocean clean rooms nice balconies with fire place parking at reasonable price centrally located highly recommend for families

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Historic District

Bubblegum Alley is a tourist attraction in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley. It is a 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by.

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.

Downtown San Luis Obispo
View of the Outside of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

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.

Railroad District
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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.

MoJo
Aerial view of San Luis Obispo from the hiking trail to Bishop Peak, California

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.

Lower Higuera
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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.

Japantown
Scenic View of Caliente Range Foothills, Carrizo Plain National Monument, San Luis Obispo County

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.

Foothill

Old Town Historic District

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