Art Central, San Luis Obispo

Name: Art Central
Address: 1329 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, 93401, United States
Telephone: +1 805-747-4200

#21 among attractions in San Luis Obispo

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

Art Central (address: 1329 Monterey St) is a place located in San Luis Obispo (California state) and belongs to the category of museum, art gallery, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 240 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°17'4"N latitude and 120°39'25"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Art Central is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Marsh at Johnson (bus, 4 min walk), San Luis Obispo (train, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Anam-Cre Pottery (museum, 2 min walk), Dallidet Adobe (museum, 6 min walk), Fremont Theater (nightlife, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°17'4"N, 120°39'25"W

Address

1329 Monterey StDowntown SLOSan Luis Obispo 93401 United States

Contact

+1 805-747-4200

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Art Central – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Bubblegum Alley, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Dallidet Adobe.

0.5 miSW
Church, Historical place, Hispanic colonial architecture
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo
12 min walk • Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is a Spanish mission founded September 1, 1772 by Father Junípero Serra in San Luis Obispo, California. Named after Saint Louis of Anjou, the bishop of Toulouse, the mission is the namesake of San Luis Obispo. The mission offers public tours of the church and grounds.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bubblegum Alley, San Luis Obispo
14 min walk • Bubblegum Alley is a tourist attraction in downtown San Luis Obispo, California, known for its accumulation of used bubble gum on the walls of an alley. It is a 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley lined with chewed gum left by passers-by. It covers a stretch of 20 meters in the 700 block of Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo.
0.6 miSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, San Luis Obispo
15 min walk • The San Luis Obispo Carnegie Library is a Carnegie library located at 696 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo, California. The library building was funded by the Carnegie foundation in 1903 and built in 1905; it housed the city's subscription library program, which had operated since 1894. William H.
~1200 ftS
Museum, Garden, Historical place
Dallidet Adobe, San Luis Obispo
6 min walk • The Dallidet Adobe and Gardens is a California Historical Landmark in San Luis Obispo, California. The site was originally the property of Pierre Hypolite Dallidet, who came to San Francisco in search of gold in 1850.
~1480 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
8 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.
~1870 ftSW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, San Luis Obispo
10 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in downtown San Luis Obispo, California is located at 981 Marsh Street on the corner of Marsh and Morro Streets. It holds Sunday services and also midweek gatherings. First Presbyterian Church's mission is for Christian ministries of healing and reconciling.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, San Luis Obispo
20 min walk • The San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, in San Luis Obispo, California, was founded to preserve and present the railroad history of California, and specifically the Central Coast, by collecting, restoring, displaying, and operating historic railroad equipment.
0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palm Theatre, San Luis Obispo
12 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.
0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum
Robert Jack House, San Luis Obispo
18 min walk • The Robert Jack House, at 536 Marsh St. in San Luis Obispo, California, is a two-story Italianate-style historic house. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The listing included two contributing buildings. The Jack House is now owned by the City of San Luis Obispo.
1.3 miN
Library, Bookshop, Laboratory
Robert E. Kennedy Library, San Luis Obispo
33 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.
~350 ftSW
35°17'2"N • 120°39'29"W
Anam-Cre Pottery, San Luis Obispo
2 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Art Central open?

Art Central is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Art Central?

Nearby attractions include Anam-Cre Pottery, San Luis Obispo (2 min walk), Dallidet Adobe, San Luis Obispo (6 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, San Luis Obispo (10 min walk), Palm Theatre, San Luis Obispo (12 min walk).

How to get to Art Central by public transport?

The nearest stations to Art Central:

Bus

Marsh at Johnson • Lines: 1A (4 min walk)
Santa Rosa at Higuera • Lines: 1A, 2A, 2B (6 min walk)

Train

San Luis Obispo (15 min walk)