The Best Hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,693 reviews	View
SeaVenture Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 784 reviews	View
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo	2.0 star property	8.0 Very good 410 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Find the best Downtown Pismo Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.

Shell Beach

Visitors to Shell Beach enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Eldwayen Ocean Park is worth a stop.

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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 Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Price Anniversary House.

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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.

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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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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.

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Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Offering the cocktail hours and appetizers was a nice bonus. I wish the hours available went a little later but it was nice. The hot tub and pool were busy but I was able to enjoy the hot tub twice with a 1 night stay and I appreciate that. Room was clean and spacious"

Spyglass Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room is in a good location, not too far from downtown. A few restaurants on the way to downtown worth stopping by to try. That is a plus as you are not in the crowed Pier area. A Shell gas station and nice deli shop are literally across the street. The staff were super friendly, the pool and hot tub were fun and it was quiet at night. There is a lot of car and people traffic on the right side due to the restaurant so beware. We were able to utilize the fire pits for a beautiful view of the sunset. I personally would have liked some outdoor lighting on the pathway but otherwise, it was nice out there and we were able to walk the pathway for an amazing view of the ocean on a full moon night. There is no beach access but you can drive down a few blocks and utilize the stairs to go down to shell beach areas and see the hermit crabs and feel the shell sand. The room was clean, except the carpet it was pretty dirty but overall we were satisfied. They have coffee and tea in the lobby and a microwave for use and a min fridge in the room which is a huge plus when traveling with kiddos. We would definitely book again."

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are very nice and clean. Breakfast was ok. BBQ dinner was just ok. Small burger and chicken breasts. Unlimited beer and wine is great though they only have red and white, I only drink blush (and don't like beer). I like this place much more than Embassy Suites or Best Western. We'll be back for sure."

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the Sandcastle Hotel for 6 days/5 nights. Staff were very friendly. Easy to request for towels and other things we needed. Rooms were clean with great ocean and beach views. Hotel is right on the beach. Downtown is blocks away with many different local shops, restaurants, and farmers market on the pier. Loved our stay and will definitely stay again."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Pismo Beach like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Pismo Beach's Downtown Pismo Beach neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Pismo State Beach as part of your Downtown Pismo Beach travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Pismo Beach. This hotel is steps from Pismo Beach Pier, and offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Edgewater Inn And Suites and Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there in Downtown Pismo Beach?

Expedia has 212 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Pismo Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Pismo Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Pismo Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Pismo Beach.

What is there to do around this Pismo Beach neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Downtown Pismo Beach, look into Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop and Sans Liege Wines. Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Pismo State Beach are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Pismo Beach include North Beach Campground, Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. While you're out sightseeing in Pismo Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Monarch Butterfly Grove or Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve.

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Our top choices for Downtown Pismo Beach hotels

1. Ocean Palms Motel

2. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

3. Dolphin Cove Motel

4. Edgewater Inn And Suites

5. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

6. Main & Salt

7. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

8. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

9. Beach House Inn & Suites

10. Pismo Beach Club

11. Beachcomber Inn

12. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

13. Blue Seal Inn

14. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

15. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

16. Cottage Inn By The Sea

17. The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

18. Pacific Point Resort

19. American Inn Grover Beach

20. Inn at the Cove

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Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Shell Beach

Pismo Heights

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Sunset Palisades

Pacific Estates

Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

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