Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Deals

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$232 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$232
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (3,251 reviews)
"Edgewater is our go-to pismo hotel. This is our 3rd year staying here and we will choose it again and again. The room was nice, beds and pillows were comfy. The beach is just steps away, as well as the downtown area. Perfect family hotel, the pool was nice and the hot tub too."

Reviewed on 10 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 NZ$379 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$379
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,716 reviews)
"I felt overall the stay was good. There were a couple of things that stood out that could be changed. First, the upstairs balcony seating area was well arranged. However, the glass was really dirty. I’m not sure how often its cleaned but our entire stay it was dirty. Secondly the tv kept freezing ..."

Reviewed on 10 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
The price is NZ$165 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$165
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice motel and close to everything."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Main & Salt

Main & Salt

2 out of 5
250 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$231
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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
Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club

3 out of 5
701 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$279 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$279
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"Great location, great room. The parking is worth it. Good vibes. Will be staying here again!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Pismo Beach Club
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$391 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$391
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on 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

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