Discover the historic charm of Downtown SLO on this self-guided audio tour. Explore the World’s Smallest Chinatown and learn fascinating tidbits about the city’s Wild West past. Please note that some businesses may be closed due to COVID-19.
- Ah Louis Store - This tour starts outside the Ah Louis Store.
- Palm Theatre - The tour starts near the Palm Theatre
- Mission Plaza - You go through the Mission Plaza
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - You stop in front of the Mission SLO
- Museum of Art - You stop briefly outside the museum
- History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County - The tour passes the History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County
- San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum - You stop outside the museum
- Bubblegum Alley - You walk through Bubblegum Alley
- Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market - The tour passes the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market
- Granada Hotel & Bistro - The tour passes Granada Hotel and Bistro
- Fremont Theater - The tour passes Fremont Theater
- San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre - This is where the tour ends
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- Lifetime access to the tour
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smarphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Join Rob Wickens, the founder of LoveoftheCentralCoast, on this self-guided GPS audio tour as he showcases what’s often dubbed as the “Happiest City in America”. This Essential journey will reveal intriguing facts that even locals hardly discover.
Before you take your unique snap in the unusual Bubblegum Alley, gear up your headphones and join us in stepping back in time. Experience the World’s Smallest Chinatown and imagine dusty roads flanked by wild bars in this final frontier of the Wild West.
Take note, some establishments on the tour may be closed during evening hours or weekends. The walking tour is designed to be pleasurable even without going inside historic buildings or specific points-of-interest.
With the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, be aware that some establishments in this tour might be closed. We recommend following all social distancing and mask-wearing advisories that may be in effect for everyone’s safety.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.