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Downtown Accommodations:
S.L.O. Westside area near the Old Mission:
Best Value Inn - Downtown
El Toro Inn
Ramada
San Luis Inn & Suites - Olive Street
Garden Street Inn - Downtown
Homestead Motel - Olive Street
Peach Tree Inn - home style innhouse
Rodeway Inn - Downtown

    Welcome to Mission Plaza

    Beginning in 1968, the City of San Luis Obispo has revitalized a prime two block creekside area to become its new downtown cultural centerpiece. This plaza is located across adjacent to the old historic mission and is home to theater, museums, restaurants, and a variety of fine shops.

    San Luis Obispo is referred to locally as "SLO", "SLOtown", "S.L.O." and "San Luis", and is the county seat of San Luis Obispo County and is adjacent to California Polytechnic State University. It has been referred to as "the happiest city in America"

    Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
    751 Palm St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-541-9110; Church Website;

    The fifth California mission founded by Father Junipero Serra, in 1772. Today it is an active diocesan parish serving over 2,200 families of San Luis Obispo and surrounding communities with a variety of ministries.
    [ California Missions ]

    San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
    1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-543-8562; Museum Website;
    Location: West end of Mission Plaza;
    Open Daily: 11AM-5PM (Exc: Tuesdays and Major Holidays);
    Free Admission

    Emphasizing artwork by contemporary, living California artists, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art offers a variety of original, ever-changing exhibitions of painting, sculpture, fine craft, printmaking and photography. The Museum’s insightful, thought-provoking exhibitions will deepen your understanding, appreciation and connection with art and the Museum’s art community.

    San Luis Obispo History Center
    696 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo CA 93405; 805-543-0638; Museum Website;

    Includes original historical museum exhibits, old library and walking tours of other historic buildings located in Mission Plaza.

    San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum
    1010 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-545-5874; Museum Website;

    Encourages children learning through interactive playtime activities.

    Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
    1185 Pacific St, San Luis Obispo CA 93405; 805-543-0638; Museum Website;

    For over 100 years, this historic 1853 adobe was home to Pierre Hypolite Dallidet and his family, the first French winemakers to setup business on California's Central Coast. Today it is open to the public for educational tours, events, and weddings.

    The Palm Theater
    817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-541-5161; Cinema Website;

    The First Solar Powered Cinema in the USA. Showcasing the very best of Independent, Foreign, Art House, and Mainstream Cinema.
    S.L.O. Film Festival - [Mid-March] - hosted annually at the Palm Theater.

    S.L.O. Little Theatre
    888 Morro St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-781-3889; Theater Website;

    One of the oldest continuously running community theatres in the nation providing a wide variety of productions from musicals, comedies and dramas to our fundraising shows, all of which consistently perform to sold-out audiences.

    Downtown Theatre Socal Cinemas
    888 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-546-8600; Cinema Website;

    7 Big Movie Screens - Adjacent to Barnes & Noble.

    The Big Fremont Cinema
    1025 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401; 805-546-8600; Cinema Website;

    5 Giant Movie Screens

    Summer Concerts in the Plaza
    Friday Evenings : June to Early Sept

    Time: 5:30-7:30PM; Concert Website;
    Free Admission;

    The premiere summer concert series on the Central Coast is a family friendly event. It features the best local musicians from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties while local restaurants provide snacks and food.

Pismo Beach Apple Farm Inn
Apple Farm Inn Resort
Location: Monterey St Hotel District
The Finest in San Luis Obispo California Hotels & Lodging

Traditional American hospitality, comfortable deluxe lodging, and honest value are the guiding principles behind the Apple Farm Inn, one of San Luis Obispo's hotels that embodies a true atmosphere of tranquility. Combining the charm of Victorian country inns with the modern conveniences of a luxury hotel, Apple Farm Inn offers the best in San Luis Obispo lodging.

Royal Oak Resort
Royal Oak Resort
Best Western Vacation Resort

Location: Laguna Lake Park
Enjoy everything San Luis Obispo has to offer during your stay at the Best Western Royal Oak Hotel. For those searching for sand and surf, our beaches are minutes away. Our spacious, beautifully appointed rooms all have balconies with many overlooking the courtyard and pool and large comfortable beds.

* Mission Plaza - Restaurant Dining *

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Embassy Suites Resort Hotel
Embassy Suites Resort Hotel
Location: Laguna Lake Park
Welcome to the Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo hotel. Conveniently located in the heart of California's breathtaking central coast we are just off Highway 101 and minutes away from seven Championship Golf Courses 40 premium wineries fishing surfing and much more.

* Mission Plaza - Shopping Adventures *

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Hawaiian Island Getaway
One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces, miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.


Calpoly State University

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's Central Coast. Campus attractions include intercollegiate athletics, performing arts center, horticultural gardens, campus restaurants and student life events.

Downtown Resources:
Downtown Association

Mission Plaza California Vacation Travel

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