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

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$725 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$725
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,682 reviews)
"Staff was amazing they were always a text away. The property is old though and the tub was stained and looked very dirty."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$393 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$393
22 July - 23 July
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! (3,097 reviews)
"The view was fantastic. Staff very helpful. Great location."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$280 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$280
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,013 reviews)
"This hotel the toilet ran all night. The bathtub was not clean. The AC didn’t work and they couldn’t fix it. They couldn’t change us rooms. The only option they gave us was to vacate the room at 9pm and we could have a refund. I would not suggest this place to anymore."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Ocean View Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$500 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$500
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"I made a last minute reservation for the 4th of July weekend, so I understandably had a room without a view. However the beachfront location, clean property and friendly staff made this stay great."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

2 out of 5
340 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is NZ$168 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$168
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pismo State Beach and Oceano Dunes State ...
8/10 Very good! (377 reviews)
"This is a glorified motel. Very, very basic accommodations."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
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 NZ$772 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$772
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (777 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Great staff. Very clean and the staff were great too. Pool and pool area at the property is VERY small. We chose the hotel for the pool and location to relax for a few days. Couldn’t get a space at the pool on either of the two days we were there. There were local and hotel building ..."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
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.

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.

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 Yang Sheng Foot Spa are top sights worth seeing.

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 Pismo Beach Surf Shop.



Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

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