Title: Railroad District Travel Guide: Best of Railroad District, San Luis Obispo Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Railroad District](https://expedia.co.uk/Railroad-District-San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels.0-n553248635976474126-0.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)[Railroad District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Railroad-District.d553248635976474126.Car-Hire-Guide)[Railroad District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Railroad-District.d553248635976474126.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Railroad District Travel Guide ## San Luis Obispo ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the best places to catch the sunset or have a picnic in San Luis Obispo. This hill is an easy half mile hike and has one of the best views over town. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046822/d4b911cd-5867-4655-99ff-9c6d7775d588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Railroad District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Luis Obispo travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo.dx6046822) --- ### Popular places to visit ![SanLuisObispo_CaliforniaPolytechnicStateUniversity_6063425_06](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063425/bd4f943a-5356-45b6-8d12-9a135733567b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Enjoy the student vibe at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/California-Polytechnic-State-University-San-Luis-Obispo.d6063425.Attraction) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11911/c35ab90e-d19d-4e10-8bff-1208ca7fdff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Avila-Hot-Springs-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248621532639994.Attraction) ![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 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 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) ![SanLuisObispo_CuestaCollege_6206257_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206257/99de1aae-2685-402e-896f-0306afd26999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuesta College Walk around the campus at Cuesta College as part of your travels around San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuesta-College-San-Luis-Obispo.d6206257.Attraction) ![Sunset over the vines in Edna Valley. #Red](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533118401/80d7205c-5db9-47e6-8239-35b5174a5c23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edna Valley Vineyard You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edna-Valley-Vineyard-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248621533118401.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 Railroad District ![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=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=893902&PinnedHotelID=893902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474126) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=893902&PinnedHotelID=893902&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474126) ![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 £138 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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 ... 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=3089&PinnedHotelID=3089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474126) ![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. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1365352&PinnedHotelID=1365352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474126) ![Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40915/89d1e3f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach 100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA £132 19 Feb - 20 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,589 reviews) We love this place ! Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=40915&PinnedHotelID=40915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474126) ![Madonna Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1191000/1190976/1ea42b7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA £138 26 Feb - 27 Feb 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! (1,364 reviews) Wonderful ambiance overall. Beautiful grounds, pool area, mountain ranch views. Loved the restaurants and the kitshy decor, fantastic for Valentine's! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Old-Town-Historic-District.dx553248635976472645) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Luis Obispo 4.5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Downtown-San-Luis-Obispo.dx553248635976479118) ![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) ![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) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Lower-Broad.dx896143247072743424) ![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) ### 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. 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