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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

San Luis Obispo history and community

San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo County, California. Higuera Street and nearby blocks connect shops, restaurants and the historic center. The area around the rail station adds another chapter to the city’s history.

Puck statue, San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is in San Luis Obispo County, California. Higuera Street and nearby blocks connect shops, restaurants and the historic center. The area around the rail station adds another chapter to the city’s history. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

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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.

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…

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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