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What to do in 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 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 when you take a trip to Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor 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
Explore the lovely green spaces of Laguna Lake Park and enjoy the biking trails in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Santa Rosa Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Rosa Park and enjoy the biking trails in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Ah Louis Store
Learn about the local history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Ah Louis Store. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
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 scene and shops in this family-friendly area.
Irish Hills Natural Reserve
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Irish Hills Natural Reserve, a lovely green space in San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.
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.
Areas of San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Bubblegum Alley and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are top sights worth seeing.
Railroad District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Railroad District and surrounding area, you can visit Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley.
Laguna
While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Laguna Lake Park and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center.
Old Town Historic District
When in Old Town Historic District, you can plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Foothill
While Foothill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Rosa Park and San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
Lower Higuera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Higuera and surrounding area, you can visit Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Bubblegum Alley.
