The Powerhouse, San Luis Obispo

Name: The Powerhouse
Address: San Luis Obispo, United States

#26 among attractions in San Luis Obispo

Mission Revival Style architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Powerhouse is a historic building located on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. Built from 1909 to 1910, it is the oldest building still standing at Cal Poly. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'57"N, 120°39'43"W

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San Luis Obispo United States

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Day trips

The Powerhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro San Luis Obispo, Fremont Theater, Palm Theatre, Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church.

1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cerro San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo
39 min walk • Cerro San Luis Obispo is a 1,292 feet mountain in San Luis Obispo, California. It is part of the chain of peaks called the Nine Sisters. It is a common spot for hiking, jogging and mountain biking, and has steep terrain. Below the west side of the visible peak, there is a large plateau with a large wooden stage on the east end.
1.2 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
31 min walk • The Fremont Theater is a historic movie theater in San Luis Obispo, California in the United States of America. It is among the last Streamline Moderne theaters built by architect S. Charles Lee. It opened in 1942 on the eve of U.S. entry to World War II.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palm Theatre, San Luis Obispo
32 min walk • The Palm Theatre, located at 817 Palm, San Luis Obispo, California, is an independently owned and operated movie theatre which showcases a variety of independent, foreign, arthouse, and mainstream cinema.
1.2 miW
Church
Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, San Luis Obispo
32 min walk • Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church is a Catholic Christian parish of the Byzantine Ruthenian Tradition located in the City of San Luis Obispo, California. It was founded in 1986. It is a parish of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix.
~1120 ftNW
Library, Bookshop, Laboratory
Robert E. Kennedy Library, San Luis Obispo
6 min walk • In 1904, the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo opened its university library. Today, it's housed in a five-story on-campus building, which is named in honor of President Emeritus Robert E. Kennedy.
1.1 miS
35°17'2"N • 120°39'29"W
Anam-Cre Pottery, San Luis Obispo
28 min walk • Museum
0.7 miS
35°17'22"N • 120°39'54"W
SLO Skate Park, San Luis Obispo
18 min walk • Playground, Sport complex, Park
1.1 miS
35°17'4"N • 120°39'25"W
Art Central, San Luis Obispo
28 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1.2 miSE
Queen Anne architecture
William Shipsey House, San Luis Obispo
31 min walk • The William Shipsey House, located at 1266 Mill St. in San Luis Obispo, California, is a historic house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~940 ftW
Sport venue, Sport
Alex G. Spanos Stadium, San Luis Obispo
5 min walk • Alex G. Spanos Stadium, formerly known as Mustang Stadium, is an 11,075-seat multi-purpose stadium on the campus of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in the U.S. state of California.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
13 min walk • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is a public university in San Luis Obispo, California. It is one of three polytechnics in the California State University system.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Powerhouse?

Nearby attractions include Robert E. Kennedy Library, San Luis Obispo (6 min walk), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (13 min walk), SLO Skate Park, San Luis Obispo (18 min walk).

How to get to The Powerhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Powerhouse:

Bus

San Luis Obispo, CA - Cal Poly -Amtrak Station • Lines: 18 (10 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center • Lines: 1A, 2A, 2B (29 min walk)