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CULTURE & DAY PLANS

Arts and the outdoors

A cultural place with practical details for planning a visit.

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San Luis Obispo Museum of Art offers a starting point for a cultural visit. Check opening times directly, and use the forecast and regional air report before adding outdoor plans. Keep distances, heat and parking in mind.

Areas in this guide

Railroad DistrictExplore locallyThe area around the rail station adds another chapter to the city’s history.Cal Poly areaExplore locallyThe university is part of the city’s everyday life; check campus visitor information and distances from downtown.

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

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Museum and cultural place

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

Museum and cultural place · 1010 Broad Street

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art brings together people of all ages, identities, and abilities to experience art, situated on the corner of Broad Street and Monterey Street in Mission Plaza, next to San Luis Obispo…

Cultural stops in San Luis Obispo

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Historic places in San Luis Obispo

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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