Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
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Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
NZ$34
per traveller
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
NZ$17
per adult
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
NZ$17
per traveller
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
NZ$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
NZ$203
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Deals
Hotel San Luis Obispo
877 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CA
The price is NZ$883 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$883
30 July - 31 July
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! (617 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 June 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$282 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$282
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,939 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Spyglass Inn
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$514 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$514
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,652 reviews)
"Best thing about this hotel is the beautiful view of the ocean nearby and the restaurant on site!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$361 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$361
2 July - 3 July
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! (3,063 reviews)
"No need for the AC as the weather was overcast, cloudy and cool. Best feature is the location: right on the beach, by the pier, walking distance to all the shops and eateries. Hotel provides beach towels and little kids stuffs. Room was ok, hair on the sink counter and bathroom's wall. can't beat ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$682 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$682
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,674 reviews)
"We had a last minute booking and were very pleased with the Sandcastle. We ate next door at Vespara but had a better meal that evening closeby, so u was glad we didn’t stay there for the dining. The hotel had everything we needed including a generous front desk that lent us boogie boards and sand ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
The price is NZ$528 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$528
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,508 reviews)
"Room was clean. Spa and restaurant were wonderful."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Find the best Downtown San Luis Obispo areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown San Luis Obispo
Learn more about Downtown San Luis Obispo
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 Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
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
When in Laguna, you can plan a visit to Irish Hills Natural Reserve and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown San Luis Obispo Travel Guide
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