Free things to do in San Luis Obispo
There are plenty of free things to do to keep you busy and entertained.
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Thursday evening Farmers' Market: Start your weekend here and awaken your senses. Take in the vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and greens, tantalize your taste buds with mouth-watering treats, and move to the music flowing through the air. |
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Summer Concert Series. Catch some musuc at some of the free concert series held on specific days each week.
In SLO, enjoy Concerts in the Plaza, held every Friday in summer (June through September). |
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Browse local art galleries on the first Friday of each month during Art After Dark, when the galleries hold open houses, unveil exhibits, bring in special guests and more. |
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Take a hike. San Luis Obispo has some amazing trails in its open spaces and natural reserves. Throw on your sneakers, grab a camera and head out. See maps of trails here. |
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Check out two of San Luis Obispo’s funkiest attractions. Just off Higuera Street downtown, between Garden and Broad streets, is Bubblegum Alley, where you can make your own contribution for a quarter. And just outside downtown is the Madonna Inn, a riot of pink, carved wood and stone walls where every room has its own over-the-top theme and a surprise awaits in the downstairs men’s bathroom |
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Visit the charming San Luis Obispo Children's Museum. The 3rd Thursday of every month the museum opens its doors and offers free admission from 5-8 pm. More information can be found at www.slocm.org. |
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The chiming bells of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa resonate through the heart of the city daily and remind us all of the rich history this city holds. This creekside mission was founded 238 years ago by Father Junipero Serra.
Standing on its steps, it’s easy to picture the diverse cultures that shaped the city’s history, from the native Chumash people, Anglo pioneers, and Chinese laborers to the Victorian merchants, European immigrants and 20th-century entrepreneurs.
Walk around the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa – the fifth founded by Junipero Serra in California – and Mission Plaza then wander the paths around San Luis Creek. |
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Pedal your way around town, tackle some trails or coast through nearby wine country on a self-guided bicycle tour. Find the maps you need here.
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San Luis Obispo is an ideal spot to geocache with your family and friends. You can go for a hike, take a walk around the neighborhoods or parks, stop by museums, or even Bubblegum Alley located downtown. These caches are virtually found anywhere and everywhere imaginable.
To get started, log on and create your account on geocaching.com |
