Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.
A beach with a wooden pier, an American flag, and mountains in the background.
A pier extending into a calm beach with a backdrop of a coastal town and hills.
A beach at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, people walking along the shore, and mountains in the background.
A coastal town with a beach, people walking, and buildings on a hillside.

Stay near popular Downtown Pismo Beach attractions

A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.

Pismo Beach Pier

9.2/10 (5,290 reviews)
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
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Top hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,810 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,810
฿4,362 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,268 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, we loved our view too. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,371 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿5,371
฿7,119 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿2,677 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿2,677
฿3,400 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and very good value."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club

3 out of 5
701 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿4,225 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿4,225
฿4,837 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs ...
Pismo Beach Club
Main & Salt

Main & Salt

2 out of 5
250 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,791 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,791
฿4,341 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs are located ...
Main & Salt
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
601 Cypress Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿5,728 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿5,728
฿6,570 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful, except the hostess at the roof top restaurant refused to let us have dinner because the surfers were coming and there woukd not be any room for us. It was my Birthday and we were celebrating with our daughter and granddaughter, we felt so dismissed and she basically told ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Find the best Downtown Pismo Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and houses on a hillside in the background.

Shell Beach

Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.

A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant mountain.

Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.

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If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a lifeguard tower on the left.

Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.
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South Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide