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

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

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
Our pick of the best Old Town Historic District Hotel Deals

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"We have stayed at Oxford Suites many times. It’s a nice hotel in a good location. However, we were a little disappointed on this trip. Our bed sheets were on sideways so the fitted sheet came off the mattress in the middle of the night. They did replace and fix the bedding the next morning. The mattress ..."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
"Fast check in, room was very nice with great fire place and in room Starbucks coffee pods. Beautiful views from hotel grounds that are on the cliff. Views of the birds flying at eye level is amazing. Fire pit with views, pool and hot tub. If we come back to Pismo we will stay here again"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Madonna Inn

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
"No daily maid service AND we were not told about it. Had to find towels, etc. daily.* Breakfast was very good with friendly staff. I know that real soap/shampoo is more expensive than refillable containers, it is NOT preferred by anyone I know. Pumps don't work properly at times. We ended up buying ..."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Apple Farm
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.











