Title: Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide: Best of Downtown San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo-San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels.0-n553248635976479118-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Luis-Obispo.d6046822.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Luis-Obispo.d6046822.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown San Luis Obispo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248635976479118.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown San Luis Obispo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248635976479118.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide ## San Luis Obispo ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/9d633531-5351-4a37-8f75-2828e2b51909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/9d633531-5351-4a37-8f75-2828e2b51909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On Higuera St SLO you will find this gem of a place lol! Hey! It's fun and gross...curiosity will grab ya!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/d1660427-9982-4f42-855b-108d073dc195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fremont in SLO!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/946a7aa7-3243-4c2f-9f51-6f2b971f8b9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bubblegum alley is located in downtown San Luis Obispo , California. Pretty cool and kind of disgusting. Thousands of people come here and stick their own piece of gum on the walls. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/095a1bec-8990-4afc-916b-4fc8a3f9f470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown San Luis Obispo Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Luis Obispo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo.dx6046822) --- ### Popular places to visit ![An amazing Art Deco preserved movie theatre. #Details](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/bb2b89d1-2195-4492-ae45-9d7974c324b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fremont Theater 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fremont-Theater-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d6089183.Attraction) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/fc0b89de-5e14-4bc9-b104-a70a7c22c771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-San-Luis-Obispo-De-Tolosa-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d6089181.Attraction) ![B8ABM1 Ah Louis Store Chinese Historical Landmark Downtown San Luis Obispo California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118923142/8e431b5d-5e9c-4a20-8486-0e558ac79846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ah Louis Store You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ah-Louis-Store-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248635118923142.Attraction) ![San Luis Obispo which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640000/edf5f46b-54f5-4a1f-8526-5e34304d7b53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bubblegum Alley 3.5/5(7 reviews) Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bubblegum-Alley-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248621532640000.Attraction) ![BG04CA San Luis Obispo Children's Museum, San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532640003/58e038bc-2dac-475f-abe0-c344a2a128f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Luis Obispo Children's Museum Enjoy a trip to San Luis Obispo Children's Museum and popular activities such as cycling in San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Childrens-Museum-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248621532640003.Attraction) ![SanLuisObispo_SanLuisObispoSuperiorCourt_553248621560543921_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560543921/543d01b5-c838-4bfc-ba30-d5e5abcbcb9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 beautiful beaches or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Superior-Court-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248621560543921.Attraction) ### Things to do ![ San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46567155/03381abe-4b28-4f52-bafc-ea81040c6875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App £7 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-gps-guided-walking-audio-tour-via-app.a46567155.activity-details) ![The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/998617/2a192e6e-9db3-44ca-a24f-f0c98e1ceedd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essential-downtown-slo-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a998617.activity-details) ![Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47901783/d5cb742c-65ee-4bf9-8b0f-a448cfc0dbd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines £87 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-margarita-zipline-adventure-with-6-different-ziplines.a47901783.activity-details) [See all activities in San Luis Obispo](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Luis-Obispo.d6046822.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown San Luis Obispo ![Hotel San Luis Obispo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37240000/37233000/37232966/96137871_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel San Luis Obispo 877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA £310 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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! (579 reviews) Wonderful rooms, new facilities, and delicious restaurant downstairs. Definitely will come back. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=37232966&PinnedHotelID=37232966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) ![Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25840000/25838300/25838284/0fb1832a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel 1212 Garden St San Luis Obispo CA £145 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (754 reviews) Nice room, nice bathroom, great lobby, excellent location, really good breakfast, nice Champagne happy hour, very nice staff. Only one thing, could use a better TV. Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=25838284&PinnedHotelID=25838284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) ![HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48257700/48257614/18ffa136_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection 1125 Garden St San Luis Obispo CA £215 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews) 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 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=48257614&PinnedHotelID=48257614&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) ![Edgewater Inn And Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894000/893902/3d1c5694_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edgewater Inn And Suites 280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA 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. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,692 reviews) Room was clean , staff was friendly and easy going and the place had a great view Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=893902&PinnedHotelID=893902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=893902&PinnedHotelID=893902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) ![Oxford Suites Pismo Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3089/b427747a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oxford Suites Pismo Beach 651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,770 reviews) Loved it here. Quick staycation for the weekend. Free breakfast an and so close to the pier and shops. Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3089&PinnedHotelID=3089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3089&PinnedHotelID=3089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479118) ![SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1370000/1365400/1365352/w3000h1999x0y0-15b2e131_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel 2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA £134 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,614 reviews) Great stay! Room was very clean. Grounds were clean. Staff was kind. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Old-Town-Historic-District.dx553248635976472645) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-MoJo.dx891417849625595904) ![View of the Outside of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474126/ff03ea3e-12ab-42ec-aae6-7ccb34c38021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Railroad-District.dx553248635976474126) ![Aerial view of San Luis Obispo from the hiking trail to Bishop Peak, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/896150014200590336/6e1aa9e7-72bd-4a87-af8d-efd5c18d3fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Lower-Higuera.dx896150014200590336) ![Scenic View of Caliente Range Foothills, Carrizo Plain National Monument, San Luis Obispo County](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/896141079926198272/2c8f7076-4f7c-4dea-ac05-e9d4281f421b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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