805-898-4365
2223 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA for Sale
Commercial LAND - FOR SALE
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183,388 SF

2223 Monterey St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fully entitled for an 83-key hotel development with shovel-ready status.
  • Located along U.S. Highway 101 with immediate on/off access and visibility to 46,500 vehicles daily.
  • Site of the original Motel Inn, offering a historic narrative and branding potential.
  • Flexibility for re-entitlement to mixed-use, residential, or assisted living consistent with C-T zoning.
  • Centrally positioned between Cal Poly University and downtown San Luis Obispo, supporting strong demand drivers.
  • Situated in the Upper Monterey Area Specific Plan, enhancing long-term design and investment alignment.

OVERVIEW

This rare San Luis Obispo opportunity offers 4.21 acres of land strategically located along U.S. Highway 101, boasting unmatched freeway visibility and immediate access. Fully entitled for an 83-key hotel, this shovel-ready project blends rich heritage with modern development potential, as the site was once home to the iconic Motel Inn, heralded as the “World’s First Motel.” Developers are invited to capitalize on its ideal positioning between Cal Poly and downtown San Luis Obispo, a vibrant corridor frequented by students, tourists, and professionals alike. The Tourist Commercial (C-T) zoning provides significant flexibility, allowing not only hospitality development but also potential for mixed-use projects that could incorporate residential, assisted living, and compatible commercial uses. With a traffic count of 46,500 CPD, the property ensures unparalleled exposure and accessibility. The combination of historical legacy, central coastal location, and entitlement security creates a unique platform for investors or developers seeking long-term value and a prominent presence in California’s Central Coast market.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

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# OF LOTS

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LAND DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Land

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Commercial

LAND PROPOSED USE

Hotel

LAND ACRES

4.21 AC

LAND SF

183,388 SF

OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS

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ZONING

CT

APN/PARCEL ID

001075024,001075025,001075026

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