Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,737 reviews)
The hot tub was roped off and we were not given a reason why. Kind of a big bummer for a beach trip in February.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 ฿6,783 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿6,783
฿7,779 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,603 reviews)
Yes and yes. Very nice.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 ฿5,201 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,201
฿5,965 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,005 reviews)
I believe the gentleman’s name was either Eric or Paul but he worked the evening shift during our stay. He was the BEST and so kind to our toddler. He was helpful with suggestions and overall such a sweetheart

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿2,263 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,263
฿2,910 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,010 reviews)
This is an older property. The great thing is you do get some larger rooms/bathroom. Could use some updating but then you would be paying a higher rate because the location is great! Everything is within walking distance. Stay during the week to get the lower rates as everything goes up for weekend ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
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 ฿7,618 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿7,618
฿10,382 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (741 reviews)
Room said Full Ocean view. We have stayed previously had had a wonderful experience. We were on the 1st floor this time. People with uninstructed views into our room. Boardwalk and railing obstructed the entire view.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Ocean View Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿6,862 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿6,862
฿8,967 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
No AC yes next to ocean would be nice but it was warm and our window was not facing ocean but two empty lots and small old homes. I asked about the getting a view and I was told that it was because thru 3rd party Expedia that’s not nice maybe I should stop using Expedia

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach Sunset

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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

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855634304

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 Price Anniversary House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pismo Oaks
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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