San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo: A city in San Luis Obispo County, California.
About
San Luis Obispo is a city located in the county of San Luis Obispo in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 45,119. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,590 inhabitants.
The city was created 254 years ago in 1771.
Quick Facts about San Luis Obispo
| Population | 47,590 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Postal code | 93412, 93401–93403, 93405–93410 |
| Phone Area Codes | 805 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.18% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.82% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2828,-120.6596 |
| Named for | Louis of Toulouse |
| Altitude | 764 feet / 233 meters |
| Capital city | San Luis Obispo is capital of San Luis Obispo County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1772 (254 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 17:54:55 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
San Luis Obispo is located at 35°16'58"N 120°39'35"W (35.2827500, -120.6596200).
San Luis Obispo map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of San Luis Obispo increased by 5.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,119 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,346 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,728 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,236 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,478 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,016 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 47,313 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 47,344 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,300 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,459 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,590 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in San Luis Obispo
1Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States View details
Phone: +18055433000 | Website available
Where to Stay in San Luis Obispo
1Apple Farm Inn
2015 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18055442040 | Website available
2Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States View details
Phone: +18055957302 | Website available
3Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
1625 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18055416992 | Website available
4Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States View details
Phone: +18055490800 | Website available
5Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - North
1433 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, United States View details
Phone: +18055499595 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in San Luis Obispo
1City of San Luis Obispo Parking Services
1260 Chorro St suite b, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817230 | Website available
2City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation
1341 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817300 | Website available
3County Government Building
1055 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, United States View details
Phone: +18057815000 | Website available
4San Luis Obispo GIS
919 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817189 | Website available
5San Luis Obispo Public Works
919 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817200 | Website available
6Finance Department
990 Palm St UNIT 2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817130 | Website available
7Treatment Plant
35 Prado Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817240 | Website available
8Business Licenses
990 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817134 | Website available
9Public Works Department
25 Prado Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817220 | Website available
10San Luis Obispo Clerk
990 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States View details
Phone: +18057817100 | Website available
People born in San Luis Obispo (57)
People born in San Luis Obispo, including film director John Sturges, drag queen Miss Fame, discus thrower Stephanie Brown Trafton, .
More notable people
- Loren Roberts (professional golfer) he was born in 24/06/1955
- Jenaveve Jolie (American movie actress) she was born in 04/06/1984
- Arron Oberholser (professional golfer) he was born in 02/02/1975
- Beverly Hills (American movie actress) she was born in 11/07/1986
- Chris Seitz (American soccer player) he was born in 12/03/1987
- Kami Craig (American water polo player) she was born in 21/07/1987
- Vincenzo Federico Devany (American volleyball player) he was born in 16/08/1988
- Kyle Whittingham (American college football coach) he was born in 21/11/1959
- Lisa Hilton (American musician) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Paul Rachubka (American footballer) he was born in 21/05/1981
- Judith McNaught (American writer) she was born in 10/05/1944
- Kathie Browne (American actress) she was born in 19/09/1930
- Virginia Farmer (American Samoan swimmer) she was born in 19/10/1975
- Bud Ogden (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 29/12/1946
- Tim Kennedy (American martial artist) he was born in 01/09/1979
- Chuck Estrada (American baseball player) he was born in 15/02/1938
- Dave Archer (American artist) he was born in 15/01/1941
- Dave Hoffmann (American football player) he was born in 24/07/1970
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to San Luis Obispo, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110422 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo (CA) | 93407 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to San Luis Obispo, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLO | San Luis Obispo | 1011 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| SLP | San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), California | Grand Avenue & Deer Road | BUS |
| GVB | Grover Beach | 180 West Grand Avenue | RAIL |
| ATA | Atascadero, California | 6910 El Camino Real | BUS |
| GUA | Guadalupe | 330 Guadalupe Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to San Luis Obispo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mission San Luis Ob Post Office | San Luis Obispo (CA) | 93401 |
Other cities in San Luis Obispo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Luis Obispo County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atascadero | 30,254 | City in California, USA |
| Paso Robles | 27,157 | City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States |
| Arroyo Grande | 17,821 | City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States |
| Nipomo | 16,714 | Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California |
| Grover Beach | 13,325 | City in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States |
| Morro Bay | 10,560 | City in San Luis Obispo County, California. |
| Pismo Beach | 7,955 | City of California, United States |
| Oceano | 7,286 | Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California |
| Cambria | 6,032 | Census designated place |
| Cayucos | 2,592 | Census designated place |
| Lake Nacimiento | 2,411 | Census designated place |
| Shandon | 1,295 | Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
San Luis Obispo distances to largest California cities