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

Things to do


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 ฿3,922 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,922
฿4,490 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (3,302 reviews)
"Staff was kind place was clean"

Reviewed on 30 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
The price is ฿4,081 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿4,081
฿5,649 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,700 reviews)
"We go once a year around same time of the year, service is always great , it rained and it was windy so the fire pits couldn’t go on but still sat outside, we always get a room with the balcony facing the ocean, see you next year. Usually it’s quiet but this year we heard kids running and yelling ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,460 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,460
฿3,154 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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. ...
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
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 ฿5,878 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿5,878
฿6,741 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! (1,002 reviews)
"I booked a king bedroom and when I went to check in they said they had to change my room to 2 queens. When I asked why? He said they overbooked king rooms and he didnt apologize or anything, just kept looking down and brushed it off. Maybe a breakfast offer for the hotel or something would of been ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Main & Salt

Main & Salt

2 out of 5
250 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,934 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,934
฿4,504 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"My wife got food poisoning from either dinner or a snack she ate Sat night , she woke up with terrible stomach pain and throwing up ! We were on our motorcycle and I knew she wouldn’t make it home on a 4 hr drive so I asked the front desk for a very late check out and they were so helpful, I just ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Main & Salt
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
147 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿6,478 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,478
฿9,172 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (808 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Find the best Downtown Pismo Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Shell Beach

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

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.

855634304

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

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.

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