Social Security Offices in San Luis Obispo, California
1 office · 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.
Towns served by the San Luis Obispo office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the San Luis Obispo office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 27 surrounding communities, the largest is Arroyo Grande (18,456 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 10.5 mi | 18,456 |
| Los Osos, CA | 9.9 mi | 16,174 |
| Grover Beach, CA | 9.7 mi | 12,711 |
| Morro Bay, CA | 12.7 mi | 10,779 |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 8 mi | 8,036 |
| California Polytechnic State University, CA | 3.5 mi | 7,713 |
| Oceano, CA | 11.3 mi | 7,601 |
| Los Ranchos, CA | 3.8 mi | 1,675 |
| Avila Beach, CA | 6.3 mi | 1,455 |
| Santa Margarita, CA | 9.9 mi | 1,025 |
| Garden Farms, CA | 11.8 mi | 418 |
| Edna, CA | 4.8 mi | 408 |
…and 15 more nearby communities closest to this office.
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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.