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Upcoming Events

Barrels in the Plaza
Thu Jun 20 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
30th Anniversary Main Stage Farmers' Market
Thu Jun 20 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Concerts in the Plaza
Fri Jun 21 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM
Farmers' Market
Thu Jun 27 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Concerts in the Plaza
Fri Jun 28 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM

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
Fair
68°F, Windchill: 68°F
Wind: 23 mph NW
Humidity: 55%
Visibility: 0 mi
pressure: 29.97 in rising
Sunrise: 5:46 am
Sunset: 8:19 pm
Tue
Mostly Clear
Hi: 70°F, Low: 50°F
Wed
Sunny
Hi: 74°F, Low: 51°F
Thu
Partly Cloudy
Hi: 77°F, Low: 51°F
Fri
Sunny
Hi: 77°F, Low: 52°F
Sat
Sunny
Hi: 76°F, Low: 53°F

Design Committee

Design Committee Information

The Design Committee meets every third Tuesday, 8 a.m., at the Downtown Association Office. The purpose of this committee is to develop guidelines and programs for the enhancement of Downtown, to maintain pre-established beautification programs, and handle issues related toward the maintenance of a clean, safe, and beautiful Downtown district. The Design committee also works to promote public art in the Downtown.

Design Committee Members

Downtown Foresters—Plant, Prune & Protect!

The Downtown Foresters formed in May 2007—as a sub-committee of the Design Committee—to assist City tree crews in caring for and maintaining the trees in the Downtown area.  They receive training from City Arborist Ron Combs and are responsible for assisting with planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing and looking out for the “urban forest.”

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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