Old Town Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Historic District
Stay near popular Old Town Historic District attractions
Activities

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

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Our pick of the best Old Town Historic District Hotel Deals

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"Staff was very nice and the room was nice also."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Spyglass Inn
"Great hot tub"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
"Great location with beach access, walking distance to shops. Staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
"Perfect room with a great view!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo
"Back rooms do not hear traffic as much. Great fridge with freezer. Close to amenities with a shopping mall across the street. Pillows need replacing. I couldn’t use them and slept on a towel. My mother used them and woke with a stiff neck in the morning."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Madonna Inn
"The best! Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to go back again."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Town Historic District

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.

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.











