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If you’re having trouble locating a motel in San Luis Obispo, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let us help you find a similar property from over 206 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by price per night or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and free parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo: Free WiFi, free parking, and coffee in the lobby are available during your stay. It’s located within a quick 4-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Sands Inn & Suites: Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South: It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Avila Hot Springs and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Downtown SLO Inn - San Luis Obispo: Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Expedia has 12 low-cost motels in San Luis Obispo.

Take time to enjoy the charming cafes and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting San Luis Obispo speak highly of the local art scene, beaches, and wineries. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Cerro San Luis Obispo, Irish Hills Natural Reserve, and Avila Hot Springs. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Morro Bay State Park, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, and San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum. Some historical places you might want to see include Fremont Theater, Ah Louis Store, and History Center of San Luis Obispo County.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in San Luis Obispo to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are February and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Luis Obispo is 17 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in San Luis Obispo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which is located 3 mi (4.9 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 28.8 mi (46.4 km) away. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at San Luis Obispo Station.