Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo
Things to do
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
£7
per traveller
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
£7
per adult
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
£88
per adult
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
£148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
£104
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Hotel San Luis Obispo
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
The price is £369 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£369
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (618 reviews)
"Beautiful modern property in the heart of SLO. Easy walk to shops, restaurants and the Mission. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated. We dined at the casual restaurant; the food was good and the service prompt and attentive. We used valet parking, in part because the staff were able to ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is £120 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£120
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,942 reviews)
"Clean room, Friendly Staff, Complementary drink was nice!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Spyglass Inn
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is £240 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£240
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,665 reviews)
"Had a great stay the staff was kind and helpful the room was nice and clean the ac works great the view was nice as well"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is £170 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£170
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,073 reviews)
"I used to stay at Edgewater years ago and it was nice. It is terribly run down and looks like the management is not interested in putting any money into it. The continental breakfast was a joke. I will not stay there again"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is £250 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£250
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,670 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with very helpful front desk staff!"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is £219 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£219
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,515 reviews)
"The best! Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to go back again."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Find the best Downtown San Luis Obispo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
Lower Broad
Lower Broad might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laguna
While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Laguna Lake.
