Japantown Travel Guide
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 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.

Bubblegum Alley
After visiting Bubblegum Alley, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Laguna Lake Park
After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Ah Louis Store
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre 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 galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Japantown

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
The suites were very spacious and the beds comfortable, even the pull out. The location is excellent.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
The rooms and facility was nice stay really quiet with a restaurant right next door
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Everything was amazing ! I love staying at Seacrest
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Room was clean well furnished and comfortable. Staff was courteous and attentive.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Madonna Inn
Always such a joy
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Spyglass Inn
Overall property is great.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown

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.

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.

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.

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 Fremont Theater.

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 Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.

Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Japantown Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- California Polytechnic State University
- Pismo Beach Pier
- Avila Hot Springs
- Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Morro Rock
- Avila Beach Golf Resort
- Monarch Butterfly Grove
- Pismo State Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Montaña de Oro State Park
- Morro Bay State Park
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
- Fremont Theater
- Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
- Morro Strand State Beach
- Edna Valley Vineyard
- Cayucos Beach
- Cuesta College
- Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- Morro Bay Golf Course
- Bubblegum Alley
- Laguna Lake Park
- Monarch Dunes Golf Club
- North Beach Campground
- Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve
- Lopez Lake Recreation Area
