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About Cal Poly Rec Center
Cal Poly Rec Center is a versatile campus recreation and multi-use facility in San Luis Obispo that hosts a variety of events beyond athletics. The Main Gym can be configured for concerts, conferences, exhibitions and large gatherings with a flexible capacity of up to 1,570 attendees. This page covers seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Whether you’re organizing a large public event or a campus-focused gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and manage logistics.
For attendees and organizers, the Rec Center offers practical access to campus amenities and nearby accommodations. Always check event-specific notes for any changes in setup or scheduling.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: Campus recreation center / multi-use facility; not a dedicated concert venue.
- Address/location: Recreation Center, Building 43, Longview Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
- Seating and capacity: No fixed seating chart; spaces are configurable (Main Gym capacity for events is 1,570).
- Parking: Paid parking in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure or the G-2 Lot on Longview Lane; free two-hour street parking on Slack Street, Longview Lane, and Hathway Avenue.
- Transit: Mustang Shuttle and Cal Poly transit options serve the campus (Mustang Shuttle app available for real-time tracking).
- Nearby hotels: Madonna Inn (100 Madonna Rd), La Cuesta Inn (2074 Monterey St), Sands Inn & Suites (1930 Monterey St), Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo (near campus).
- Notable events hosted: Main Gym is configured for concerts, conferences, exhibitions and large events (capacity 1,570); the Rec Center also hosts intramural sports and ASI facilities reservations for external events.