Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide
Pismo Beach





Visit Downtown Pismo Beach
Popular places to visit

Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Surf Shop
You can take time to visit Pismo Beach Surf Shop during your travels to Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and spas in this family-friendly area.

Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Monarch Butterfly Grove, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pismo Preserve
You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pirates Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Very clean! And close to everything very convenient
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Very clean! Staff was amazing
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel, awesome staff. Perfect location for a little staycation.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Fireplace was amazing
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Perfect location. Everything was within a short walking distance. Staff was very pleasant. They even called me before my arrival to ask what temperature I wanted the room when I arrived. Would recommend staying here to anyone who is thinking about it.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Beach House Inn & Suites
I like the decor in the room.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pismo Beach

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.

Pacific Estates
Though Pacific Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove.

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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.

Pismo Oaks
While Pismo Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove are some notable places to visit nearby.

Toucan Terrace
While Toucan Terrace isn't home to many top sights, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

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