Social Security Offices in San Luis Obispo, California
1 office ยท San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo has one Social Security field office, in San Luis Obispo County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 27 nearby communities, and is one of California's 124 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 27
- people in service area
- 172K
- county
- San Luis Obispo County
- to next-nearest city
- 27 mi
The San Luis Obispo office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in San Luis Obispo. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The San Luis Obispo Social Security office
Visiting a San Luis Obispo office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the San Luis Obispo office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 3.5 mi |
| Los Ranchos, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 3.8 mi |
| Edna, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 4.8 mi |
| Avila Beach, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 6.3 mi |
| Pismo Beach, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 8 mi |
| Grover Beach, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 9.7 mi |
| Los Osos, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 9.9 mi |
| Santa Margarita, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 9.9 mi |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 10.5 mi |
| Oceano, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 11.3 mi |
| Garden Farms, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 11.8 mi |
| Morro Bay, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 12.7 mi |
Show all 25 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atascadero, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 16.1 mi |
| Cayucos, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 18 mi |
| Creston, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 19.9 mi |
| Templeton, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 20.4 mi |
| El Paso de Robles Paso Robles, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 25.8 mi |
| Whitley Gardens, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 29.3 mi |
| Cambria, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 31.5 mi |
| Shandon, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 32.2 mi |
| Lake Nacimiento, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 34.7 mi |
| Oak Shores, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 39.1 mi |
| San Simeon, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 39.7 mi |
| Bradley, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 42.6 mi |
| San Ardo, CA | San Luis Obispo office | 54.5 mi |
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San Luis Obispo Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in San Luis Obispo?
- San Luis Obispo, California has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the San Luis Obispo office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a San Luis Obispo Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to San Luis Obispo?
- The closest field office outside San Luis Obispo is in Santa Maria, about 27 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a San Luis Obispo office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.