Foothill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

Santa Rosa Park
After visiting Santa Rosa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Adventist Health Sierra Vista
If Adventist Health Sierra Vista is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San Luis Obispo.

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.

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.

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.

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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

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

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Foothill Hotel Deals

Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo
I was originally impressed by the cleanliness but I did see a cockroach on my final evening.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Staff was friendly, very convenient location right next to the beach
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Good hotel with a pool and right on the beach. The pool area could be better kept. The hot tub spa was dirty. Free breakfast is a plus.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Great and fast service. The room was great,clean and huge.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Madonna Inn
My little family always comes here when were in the area, but usually just to dine. This was our first time staying and we were lucky enough to get the Safari Room. This room was really awesome and we were very comfortable. Staff is always super helpful. We will be back for sure. Thanks for the awesome ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
We are very disappointed in the changes to Happy Hour and to the Breakfast. I feel that if you charge a resort fee that should defray the cost of happy hour. We were super disappointed in the option of 1 beer out of 3 offered. The beer was mediocre at best. The poker chip system for happy hour is ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Foothill

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
