San Luis Obispo Hotel - Your Gateway to the SLO Life!

Best Western Somerset Inn is conveniently located in San Luis Obispo, California, - halfway between San Francisco (230 miles north) and Los Angeles (200 miles south) on the beautiful California Central Coast. Situated blocks from downtown San Luis Obispo, near Highways 101 and 1, our ideal hotel is a short drive from San Luis Airport - and Amtrak. Whether traveling by plain, train, bus or car, getting here is a breeze.

So, if you’re vacationing or traveling on business on the Central Coast, we would be delighted to help you ease into "the SLO life"

Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Attractions

San Luis Obispo, California Attractions.

Whether visiting for pleasure or business, our San Luis Obispo hotel is surrounded by the beauty and activity of the California Central Coast. Our exceptional hotel is in close proximity to a myriad of shopping and dining destinations, as well as popular San Luis Obispo attractions, such as Cal Poly and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. At our front door, hale the Trolley to enjoy local produce, barbeque, and street performers every Thursday evening at the Farmers’ Market. Stroll through downtown San Luis Obispo to Bubble Gum Alley, Historic Fremont Theatre and locally owned shops along San Luis Creek. [Top]

San Luis Obispo Adventures.

Spend your days exploring San Luis Obispo County’s beautiful beaches - Pismo, Shell, Avila and Morro Bay - spectacular destinations for swimming, surfing, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, hiking and biking. Discover fun and adventure at spectacular golf courses, state parks and the charming wineries and vineyards of San Luis Obispo Wine Country. Take a scenic drive up the coast to Big Sur, Morro Rock and Hearst Castle and enjoy the most captivating scenery on earth! [Top]

San Luis Obispo Events.

Enjoy a myriad of exciting events, activities and happenings in San Luis Obispo County and the Central California Coast. San Luis Obispo’s Performing Arts Center is a spectacular venue for plays, concerts, and events. Sports fans enjoy action-packed athletic events, like football, baseball, basketball, and soccer games, at Cal Poly. Experience San Luis Obispo’s fun festivals, fairs, holiday celebrations, museum exhibitions, and events. Charming wineries in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles host wine tastings, festivals, tours and wine events that light up your vacation. Whether enjoying a wine festival, a musical extravaganza, or college sports, our San Luis Obispo hotel is your perfect destination for the SLO life! [Top]

San Luis Obispo Attractions & Activities

Trolley to Farmer's Market - 0 mi
Veteran's Hall - 0.1 mile
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - 1/2 mile
Downtown San Luis Obispo - 1/2 mile
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - 1/2 mile
County Courthouse - 1/2 mile
Historic Fremont Theatre - 1/2 mile
Bubble Gum Alley - 1 miles
Two theatre complexes - 1 miles
San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center - ½ mile

Wine Tasting - 5 miles
Morro Bay & Morro Rock - 13.5 miles
Shell Beach - 11.6 miles
Avila Beach - 11.7 miles
Cuesta College - 11.6 miles
Pismo Beach - 14 miles
Edna Valley Wineries - 10 - 25 miles
Paso Robles Wineries - 30 miles
Hearst Castle - 35 miles
Solvang - 45 miles

San Luis Obispo Shopping Malls & Centers

Downtown Creek-side Shops - 1/2 mile
Madonna Plaza Shopping Center - 3.1 miles
Marigold Center - 3.3 miles
Cypress Landing Shops - 3.5 miles
Prime Outlets at Pismo Beach - 14.5 miles [Top]

Downtown San Luis Obispo Hotel Golf Courses

San Luis Obispo Golf Courses

Laguna Lake Municipal Golf Course - 4.5 miles
San Luis Obispo Golf Club - 6.4 miles
Dairy Creek Golf Course - 6.8 miles
Avila Beach Golf Resort - 12.5 miles
Morro Bay Golf Course - 13.9 miles

San Luis Obispo Restaurants

Monday Club - 0 mile
Apple Farm - 0.1 mile
Vallarta's Mexican Food - 0.1 mile
Splash Café - 0.3 mile
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill - 0.7 mile
Thai Classic - 0.7 mile
Firestone Grill - 0.7 mile
Mo's Smokehouse Barbeque - 0.8 mile

Bon Temps Creole Café - 0.8 mile
Starbucks - 0.8 mile
Cold Stone Creamery- 0.8 mile
Railroad Coffee House & Gallery- 0.9 mile
Park Restaurant - 0.9 mile
Cabo San Luis - 1.0 mile
Vieni Vai Trattoria - 1.0 mile
Golden China Restaurant - 1.0 mile

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San Luis Obispo County Communities.

Our convenient San Luis Obispo hotel serves all of San Luis Obispo County, California and surrounding communities, including

Goldtree - 3.8 miles
Thyle - 9.8 miles
Edna - 7 miles
Tiber - 9.3 miles
Sycamore Springs - 10 miles
Shell Beach - 11.6 miles
Los Osos - 11.6 miles

Avila Beach - 11.7 miles
Port San Luis - 13.1 miles
Pismo Beach - 13.5 miles
Morro Bay - 13.7 miles
Atascaderos - 16.2 miles
Arroyo Grande - 17 miles

San Luis Obispo Airports & Transportation

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 4.1 miles - served by three commercial airlines: American, United, and US Airways - (805) 781-5205
AMTRAK Station - 1.9 miles - (805) 541-0505
Greyhound Bus - 3.5 miles - (805) 543-2121
Enterprise Rent A Car - 2.3 miles
Avis Auto Rental - 4.2 miles
Budget Auto Rental - 4.2 miles
Airport Ride-On-Shuttle - (805) 541-8747 - $18
Beach Cities Cab - 805-541-8747 - $15 [Top]

Driving Directions From North & South

Take Highway 101 to the Monterey Street Exit.
Turn left on Monterey Street
The Inn is 0.3 miles on the left

San Luis Obispo Rental Cars

Enterprise Rent A Car - 2.3 miles - 2989 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA - (805) 546-6270
Avis Rent a Car - 4.2 miles - 901 Airport Dr #2, San Luis Obispo, CA - (805) 544-0630
Budget Rent a Car - 4.2 miles - 901 Airport Dr #3, San Luis Obispo, CA - (805) 541-2722 [Top]

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