Public Works Night

May 23, 2013 at Farmers' Market

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Bring the family out for a fun evening, meet the City of San Luis Obispo Public Works staff and learn what gets done "Because of Public Works..."  The City of San Luis Obispo is hosting the event which will include handouts, displays and equipment demonstratons by Public Works staff and other local agencies from around the County of San Luis Obispo at the intersection of Chorro & Higuera streets.

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Downtown Brown's Birthday Party

May 30, 2013 at Farmers' Market

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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Super Downtown Brown!


Grab your capes, face masks and costumes and fly on down to Downtown Brown's "Superhero" Birthday Party sponsored by Wells Fargo. Come celebrate with all his pals on Chorro Street.

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Concerts in the Plaza

Every Friday, June 14 - September 6, 2013

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The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association proudly announces the 2013 Concerts in the Plaza band lineup. From more than 60 applicants, 15 of the area’s greatest musical groups were selected to play for the upcoming annual concert season that kicks off Friday June 14 and runs every Friday through September 6. All concerts are free to the public and run weekly from 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

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Upcoming Events

PRIVATE Special Event
Sat May 25 @ 3:00PM - 06:00PM
Portuguese Festa Parade
Sun May 26 @ 7:45AM - 11:00AM
Farmers' Market Downtown Brown's Birthday Party
Thu May 30 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
San Luis Obispo Greek Festival
Sat Jun 01 @11:00AM - 07:00PM
San Luis Obispo Greek Festival
Sun Jun 02 @11:00AM - 04:00PM
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SLO Parking Guide

SLO Public ParkingFor information on parking in Downtown San Luis Obispo, how to avoid tickets and other helpful hints.

Click here to view the guide.

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Mission Plaza FountainDowntown San Luis ObispoWelcome!

"The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association is a non-profit membership organization working--through programs, services and advocacy--for the economic, social, cultural and environmental vitality and beautification of Downtown."

Duties of the SLO Downtown Association

The Downtown Association primarily serves its members in the areas of Parking, Promotions, Design, Economic Activities, Thursday Night Promotions and Food Beverage & Services (see our committee page). Committees for these issues are comprised of business owners, employees and the public at large. The 11-member Board of Directors is comprised of business owners and managers.

One important fact about the Downtown Association operation is that it is entirely voluntary, with the exception of the staff, and that it is a member-run organization. The businesses are their own guide and determine the ultimate direction of the Downtown Association.

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San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market

Barbecued ribs, fresh produce, locally made products, live entertainment... it's San Luis Obispo's lively Farmers' Market!

SLO Farmer's MarketHeld every Thursday night, Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes - that's our Farmers' Market mascot, Downtown Brown.

Recognized as a leader of such activities in California, Farmers' Market is held on five downtown blocks of Higuera Street - between Osos and Nipomo Streets. The area is closed to vehicles to make room for this bustling event. Please remember that City Ordinance prohibits smoking as well as non-service animals from attending this event, so please leave your pets at home.

Food and Produce

Does the tantalizing scent of prepared bar-b-que ribs, or the cornucopia of color of freshly picked produce delight your senses? Then Thursday Night Promotions-Farmers Market is the place for you to be from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday.  With more than 120 vendors providing everything from ribs, sausage, tri-tip, fresh flowers, organic produce and seasonal treats within walking distance of our historic mission.  It’s an amazing place to people watch, shop, and enjoy an event that has the distinction of being one of the greatest weekly events of California.

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Great American Main Street Award Winner

Great American Main Street AwardSan Luis Obispo, California was awarded The Great American Main Street Award in 1999 by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Since 1995, this esteemed award has been presented to five US Cities each year, recognizing them for their successful preservation-based downtown revivals.

SLO Downtown Association

1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-0286
Fax: (805) 781-2647
E-mail: sloda@downtownslo.com
DOWNTOWN SECURITY
805-458-5153

Old SLO Trolley

Trolley service is provided from both of the parking structures and at convenient locations within the Downtown core approximately every 15 minutes. The fare is 50 cents. Hours of operation are:

  • Thursdays - 5  to 9 p.m. - Year Round
  • Fridays - 5 to 9 p.m. - June-Labor Day
  • Saturday - 5 to 9 p.m. - April - October
Click here for the Trolley and City Bus schedule.

Graffiti Watch

Help to maintain the beauty of our historic Downtown area.

To report graffiti on City property or on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours: graffiti@slocity.org