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Uncover the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, visit the bustling Farmer's Market, learn about the once-thriving Chinatown.

Your self-guided walking tour of San Luis Obispo begins next to the parking lot at 919 Palm Street. From there, you’ll pass the famed Repertory Theater, hear how it started with no budget and staff, and discover one of its most famous performers.

Discover the bells of San Luis Obispo, marking times of joy and sorrow. Journey through the tales of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and the accidental voyage of Father Junipo Serra. Traverse the Spanish era, with glimpses of El Camino Royale. Cross the Queenie Warden Bridge, a tribute to a pioneering woman, and savor the city's unique wines. Visit Mission Plaza, where grizzly bear statues hint at a wilder past. Explore the County Museum, tracing back to the Chumash. Dive into the Mexican Rancho era, then witness Bubblegum Alley's quirky charm. Revel in Farmer's Market tales of railroads and John Harford. Unearth tales of outlaws and the forgotten Chinatown, a testament to resilience.

But that’s not all! You’ll also get to uncover the well-known movies that were shot in downtown and the surrounding areas, including Sandra Bullock’s Murder by Numbers and Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923, The Ten Commandments. The journey concludes just after your visit to the historic Fremont Theater, an Art Deco masterpiece that embodies glamor.