San Luis Obispo provides a variety of premium film settings from its historic, tree-lined business core to sports facilities, quaint residential neighborhoods, and rural settings. Architecture dates back to the late 18th century.
San Luis Obispo is an ideal location for filming opportunities. The pleasant climate, many historical buildings, attractive parks and plazas and its central location in San Luis Obispo County offers a multitude of ideas as a prospective filming location. The City works closely with the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Convention Bureau and Film Commission in facilitating approvals and locations within the City. Production companies are encouraged to contact them first for information about locations, permits and production assistance. The City has been the location for several motion pictures, including “My Blue Heaven” and “Murder by Numbers.” Locations in and around San Luis Obispo are often found in commercial ads and publications such as Sunset Magazine,
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6 Locations
| Location | ID | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont Theater | 678 | 1035 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Madonna Inn | 408 | 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa | 990 | Chorro and Monterey Streets, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) | 10301593 | 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| San Luis Obispo Station | 1467 | 1076 Railroad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| The Wayfarer Hotel, San Luis Obispo, Tapestry... | 10301597 | 1800 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA |