Old Town Historic District
San Luis Obispo
Visit Old Town Historic District
Popular places to visit
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 seaside 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.
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.
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.
Edna Valley Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cuesta College
Walk around the campus at Cuesta College as part of your travels around San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines
Top hotels in Old Town Historic District
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Value, Convenient and friendly
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Was surprised to be quoted $20 to check in at 2pm verses early check-in at 2:30pm. Place was empty and rooms available. Construction noise of renovations was also not disclosed at booking.
Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2026
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Beautiful facility.
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Spyglass Inn
We loved our stay here. The views are fantastic. It’s peaceful with beautiful gardens. I also enjoyed the fireplace in the room. My only comments are the beds are soft ( old?)and you sink into it and the shower mat is kinda slippery when you get out of the shower. But the shower is nice and strong ...
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Everything was fine except for when a toilet was clogged and then they brought a plunger with public human fecal matter all over it in a bucket with used toilet water and said here you go
Reviewed on 1 May, 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Dirty and smells like smoke
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
