Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

Sunset over Pismo Beach. #beachbound
Sunset over Pismo Beach. #beachbound
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Oceano Dunes is the only California State Park where vehicles may be driven on the beach. Four wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicles are recommended for driving on the beach and to the camping and off-highway vehicle use areas in the park.
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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
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,633 reviews)
Very clean! And close to everything very convenient

Reviewed on 20 Jan 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 ฿4,517 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,517
฿5,181 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,578 reviews)
Very clean! Staff was amazing

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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 ฿4,587 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,587
฿5,261 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, awesome staff. Perfect location for a little staycation.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 ฿4,969 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿4,969
฿7,313 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (731 reviews)
Fireplace was amazing

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿2,156 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿2,156
฿2,782 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
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

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Beach House Inn & Suites

Beach House Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
198 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (503 reviews)
I like the decor in the room.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Beach House Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pismo Beach

View from above Pismo Beach. #PismoBeach

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Toucan Terrace
Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline

Shell Beach

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

Shell Beach


Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide