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 coastal town with a beach, people walking, and buildings on a hillside.
A weathered pier with wooden beams and columns, extending over a sandy beach with calm water.

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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Things to do

Long, Wide, Low and stable with Giant paddle tires, this is the Only REAL Dune Buggy Experience at the Oceano Dunes.

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

฿4,734
per adult
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo

฿1,518
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Vineyard Tour Adventure San Luis Obispo
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

฿4,555
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

฿6,651
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

฿1,349
per traveller
Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

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

฿303
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,619 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,619
฿4,144 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (3,309 reviews)
"Great location but not very updated probably because they don’t have too due to the location."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 ฿3,636 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿3,636
฿5,142 total
6 Dec - 7 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! (1,703 reviews)
"We have been to the sandcastle many times. It has always been a wonderful experience. On our time at the deck our youngest daughter touched the fire pit because she thought it was off and the fire pit was still hot and burned herself but other than that it was a good experience."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

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 ฿2,592 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,592
฿3,307 total
16 Nov - 17 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
Main & Salt

Main & Salt

2 out of 5
250 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is ฿3,196 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,196
฿3,660 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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
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 ฿5,963 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿5,963
฿8,589 total
29 Nov - 30 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 ...
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
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 ฿5,484 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿5,484
฿6,289 total
29 Nov - 30 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 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