The Palomar Inn

Motel in Pismo Beach with free parking

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Restaurant

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom

The Palomar Inn in Shell Beach offers a peaceful escape with a beautiful garden and sun-soaked terrace. Guests enjoy on-site laundry, WiFi in common areas, and barbecue grills. Visitors consistently praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Laundry
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21

Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Free bottled water

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the area

Shell Beach, a neighbourhood in Pismo Beach, is home to The Palomar Inn. Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Avila Beach and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alex G. Spanos Stadium or Robert A. Mott Athletics Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

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1601 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449

What's nearby

Pismo Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
The Spa at Dolphin Bay - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Avila Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
Pismo Beach Pier - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
Monarch Butterfly Grove - 6 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Grover Beach Station - 13 min drive
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Old West Cinnamon Rolls
‪Wooly's - ‬4 min drive
‪Splash Café Pismo Beach - ‬4 min drive
‪Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana - ‬4 min drive
‪Vista Steak and Seafood - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Palomar Inn

Motel near Avila Hot Springs

Consider a stay at The Palomar Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a hair salon. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All guest rooms at The Palomar Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Change of towels on request
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

1 floor
2 buildings
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 25

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet deposit: USD 100 per night
Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
A late check-out fee will be charged
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Palomar Inn

Palomar Inn Pismo Beach

Palomar Pismo Beach

The Palomar Inn Motel

The Palomar Inn Pismo Beach

The Palomar Inn Motel Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palomar Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per night and a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palomar Inn?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palomar Inn on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$159.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Palomar Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Palomar Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Palomar Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is The Palomar Inn located?

Located in Shell Beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Eldwayen Ocean Park, Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park. The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo State Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).