Japantown
San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
Laguna Lake Park
After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Bishop Peak Trail
Learn about the local history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Bishop Peak Trail. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Explore the great outdoors at Cerro San Luis Obispo and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Top hotels in Japantown
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Great as always love the grounds and the breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
The room was pretty clean and I do want to point out that the service all around was amazing. Every person I spoke with was very kind and helpful. The only down fall was that we were at the ground level and I’m assuming the building itself is fairly old. But you could very clearly hear the people ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
We’ve been staying at Seacrest since the 90’s and that’s because their hospitality is above all other places we’ve stayed in the area.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Spyglass Inn
Great location!! Room was clean, bed comfortable. Patio and fireplace. We'd stay again! can't wait to go back!
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
The Sandcastle is always a pleasant and comfortable beach experience. It’s near everything and the views are perfect. I travel for work a lot and this is one of my favorite places to stay when I’m in Pismo
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Madonna Inn
Lamps need dusting. Windows didn’t completely close. Front desk man upon check in was very cold and hurried me along. No line behind me. Savior was the pink everything, ultra heated pool, and free slice of cake on my bday dinner. Check out man was nice - gave me postcards and matches.
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
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.
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.
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 Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
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.
