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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.

Current Forecast

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

Now
Partly Cloudy
54°F, Windchill: 54°F
Wind: 0 mph N
Humidity: 75%
Visibility: 0 mi
pressure: 30.04 in rising
Sunrise: 5:50 am
Sunset: 8:06 pm
Sat
Sunny
Hi: 66°F, Low: 47°F
Sun
Sunny
Hi: 69°F, Low: 49°F

Promotions Commitee

Promotions Committee Information

The Promotion Committee meets the first and third Wednesday of every month, 9 a.m., at the Downtown association office. The purpose of this committee is to develop a comprehensive promotional plan for the Downtown Association district, allocate budgeted financial resources to complete established promotional plans, plan and coordinate promotional events for the Downtown Association in conjunction with the contracted ad agencies, develop and publish a newsletter, a shopping guide and annual promotions calendar and organize fund raising events. Also, this committee oversees, organizes and implements a comprehensive Holiday program including maintenance of Santa's House, the Classic Carousel, and Holiday Parade.

Promotions Committee Members

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