What to do in San Luis Obispo, CA

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What to do in San Luis Obispo


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Downtown San Luis Obispo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown San Luis Obispo
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Railroad District

Railroad District might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Bubblegum Alley are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Laguna

While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Laguna Lake Park and Madonna Plaza Shopping Center.

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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 Bubblegum Alley.

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Foothill

While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Rosa Park and San Luis Obispo Superior Court.

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Lower Higuera

While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Bubblegum Alley are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lower Higuera

 

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