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Recently Updated San Luis Obispo Billboards

Below are some recently updated billboard locations in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas to help get you started. If you don't see a board you want, don't worry as this is a limited view of availability. Alluvit Media has access to every billboard in the city. Prices change daily based on availability.

Higuera St. N/O Elks Avenue E/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
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Hwy 101 1 mi N/O Monterey St. W/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
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Street level unit targeting traffic south from Downtown San Luis Obispo towards Hwy 101 ramps. Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
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Us 101 2.30 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Posters
  • Located at Us 101 2.30 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr E/S F/N
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Higuera .10 mi S/O Elks Lane E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Higuera & Elks Lane E/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Us 101 2 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr W/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Us 101 2.30 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Posters
  • Located at Us 101 2.30 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr E/S F/N
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Higuera & Elks Lane E/S F/W Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Monterey & Pepper NW/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Monterey & Pepper NE/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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.25 Miles South of LOVR Exit in SLO Media
  • Media Type: static vinyl billboard
  • Located at .25 Miles South of LOVR Exit in SLO
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Us 101 .80 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Higuera .10 mi S/O Elks Lane E/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Posters
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Northbound HWY 101 Traffic Media
  • Media Type: Static Poster
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Southbound 101 traffic heading towards Pismo Beach Media
  • Media Type: Static
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Northbound 101 heading into San Luis Obispo Media
  • Media Type: Static
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Northbound 101 traffic heading into San Luis Obispo - Left Panel Media
  • Media Type: Static
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Southbound 101 traffic heading towards Pismo Beach - Left panel Media
  • Media Type: Static
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Northbound 101 traffic heading into San Luis Obispo - Right Panel Media
  • Media Type: Static
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Southbound 101 traffic heading towards Pismo Beach - Right panel Media
  • Media Type: Static
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Northbound 101 heading into San Luis Obispo Media
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Higuera St. N/O Elks Avenue E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
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Higuera St. N/O Elks Avenue E/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
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Hwy 101 1 mi N/O Monterey St. Ovc W/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin
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Hwy 1 .20 mi N/O Foothill W/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin
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Hwy 1 .20 mi N/O Foothill W/S F/S Media
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How Much Do Billboards Cost in San Luis Obispo, CA?

Based on a cross-section of the 63 most popular boards, the average cost of a billboard in San Luis Obispo is $1,987.50 per 4-week period. This results in a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) of $7.00. The average San Luis Obispo billboard receives 283,877 monthly impressions.

$7.00 AVG CPM

Average cost per 1 thousand impressions (CPM) across all of our San Luis Obispo billboards.

$1,987.50 AVG BILLBOARD COST

Average cost per board for a 4-week billboard advertising campaign.*

283,877 AVG IMPRESSIONS

Average number of impressions per board for 4-weeks.

63 RECENT BOARDS ADDED

Recently added billboard locations in San Luis Obispo.

*The average San Luis Obispo billboard costs above are estimates based on current market data. Actual prices can fluctuate due to location demand, billboard size, campaign duration, and other factors. For the most accurate and up-to-date billboard pricing, please contact us directly.

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How to Rent a Billboard in San Luis Obispo

Renting a billboard in San Luis Obispo is similar to renting an apartment. Some are available right away, some are occupied for the next six months or a year.

  1. Determine your campaign goals. Are you looking to direct people to your location in San Luis Obispo? Are you recruiting in San Luis Obispo? Do you want to advertise your services in San Luis Obispo? Narrowing in on your goal helps develop a clear path for measuring success.
  2. Pick a location based on the campaign goals. Consider where near San Luis Obispo would be most effective for reaching your target audience. Is it most strategic to display your ad along the highway or is a major intersection or side road a smarter move?
  3. Decide on a timeframe and budget. We'll find the best options available in San Luis Obispo for your desired start date, billboard campaign length, and budget.
  4. Review your custom proposal with billboards in San Luis Obispo. We use your campaign criteria to formulate a thorough proposal including images and exact location.
  5. Select the best option(s) and prepare for launch! Send us your design or have our in-house designer create an eye-catching ad for your San Luis Obispo billboard. When your start date rolls around, watch your campaign go live.

San Luis Obispo Billboard Advertising FAQ

How much does a billboard cost in San Luis Obispo?

It varies. A small junior poster on a side street and a 14'x48' bulletin on a freeway are very different price points. Static vs. digital matters too, along with how long you run and what time of year it is.

Across 63 boards in San Luis Obispo, the average is $1,987.50 per 4-week period, which works out to a $7.00 CPM.

Where are the best billboard locations in San Luis Obispo?

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but out of 48 boards in San Luis Obispo, these get put on proposals the most:

  1. 1. #59843 — Us 101 .80 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr E/S F/N Billboard
  2. 2. #59842 — Higuera .10 mi S/O Elks Lane E/S F/S Billboard
  3. 3. #71522 — .25 Miles South of LOVR Exit in SLO Billboard
  4. 4. #73209 — Us 101 2 mi N/O Monterey St Ovcr W/S F/S Billboard
  5. 5. #73230 — Street level unit targeting traffic south from Downtown San Luis Obispo towards Hwy 101 ramps. Billboard

Tell us about your campaign and we'll narrow it down from there.

Who do San Luis Obispo billboards reach?

San Luis Obispo is 62,290 people, so it's a tight market with less competition for eyeballs. Median age is 26.7, a younger market where bolder creative tends to land.

Here's the full breakdown:

Population62,290
Median Age26.7
Male / Female51.2% / 48.8%
Median Household Income$56,071
College Educated50%
Home Ownership38.8%
Avg. Commute16 min
Hispanic %18.2%
What industries use billboard advertising in San Luis Obispo?

In San Luis Obispo, the industries we work with most are Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit, Retail, and Real Estate. It's a mix of local businesses driving foot traffic and larger brands staying visible on commuter routes.

What types of billboards are available in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo has Bulletin, Poster, Rotary Bulletin, and Digital Bulletin. We can walk you through what fits your situation.

How much traffic do San Luis Obispo billboards get?

It depends on the board. A bulletin on a major highway and a poster on a neighborhood street are going to have very different numbers.

Across 48 boards in San Luis Obispo, the average is about 63,328 impressions per week. Add it all up and you're looking at roughly 12,158,940 total impressions per 4-week cycle across every tracked board in the market.

When is the best time to advertise on a billboard in San Luis Obispo?

Demand for boards in San Luis Obispo peaks in July, June, and February. That's when the most proposals go out, so the best spots book up faster.

November, September, and May are slower. You'll have more boards to choose from and sometimes better rates. If your timing is flexible, that's worth knowing.

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