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 State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop 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 213 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 State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop 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.

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

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Our top choices for Downtown Pismo Beach hotels

A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

Cynthia

Rp3.812.063 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with the sign "IN AT THE PIER".

2. Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Pismo Beach

rolando

Rp3.687.054 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.

3. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Downtown Pismo Beach

julian

Rp5.009.268 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious bar area with a curved counter, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

4. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

Downtown Pismo Beach

Andres

Rp4.252.444 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.

5. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

Nicole

Rp2.335.998 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with a wooden fence, swings, and a clear sky.

6. Main & Salt

Downtown Pismo Beach

Gurteghvir

Rp2.324.468 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beachside patio with tables and chairs, overlooking the ocean and hills.

7. Dolphin Cove Motel

Downtown Pismo Beach

Rena

Rp2.953.156 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

8. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

Bruce

Rp1.820.507 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.

9. Pismo Beach Club

Downtown Pismo Beach

Ali

Rp2.787.232 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone fire pit with three people seated around it, under a covered area with string lights.

10. Ocean Palms Motel

Downtown Pismo Beach

Kate

Rp1.894.430 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

11. Beach House Inn & Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

kim

Rp4.309.363 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a small table and two chairs.

12. Beachcomber Inn

Downtown Pismo Beach

Christie

Rp3.053.748 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

13. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

Downtown Pismo Beach

SARKIS

Rp1.532.977 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

14. Blue Seal Inn

Downtown Pismo Beach

Charles

Rp2.028.941 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

15. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Anesh

Rp4.495.908 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

16. Cottage Inn By The Sea

1.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Renatta

Rp3.298.025 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

17. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304, 2.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

charde

Rp2.404.015 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

18. Pacific Point Resort

1.4 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Andrew

Rp4.369.980 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

19. Inn at the Cove

2.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Julie

Rp4.701.200 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a sign for The Grove at Pismo Beach.

20. The Grove At Pismo Beach

855634304, 1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Jeanette

Rp1.644.381 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beachcomber Inn	2.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 216 reviews	View
Pismo Beach Club	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 338 reviews	View
SeaVenture Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,717 reviews	View
Ocean Palms Motel	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 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 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.

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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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855634304

If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop.

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A beach with waves, a clear sky, and rocky cliffs.

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.

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Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel right on the beach!"

SeaVenture Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was exactly what I needed. The location was the best-- right on the beach, adjacent to the pier. I spent each morning on the beach, each afternoon exploring the area, and every evening walk to a nearby restaurant. The amenities were so convenient. The staff was just lovely. Arnold made my day each time we saw him. It felt like I was being greeted by an old friend who was so happy to see me. We'll definitely be back."

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Close walk to the beach. I enjoyed parking in the private parking lot and walking everywhere. No need to drive. All the best places in pismo just a quick walk away. Best deal for the money. Room was small but very clean. Staff is so nice and helpful. Best part is the patio on the second floor. You can see the ocean and it’s so relaxing."

Main & Salt

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is ideally located. So close to the water, pier, great food and shopping. There is no a/c but the staff offered box fans if needed. That came in handy for temperature and noise abatement when people drove to and from Pismo for Harry’s Bar less than a block away :). Great solution! The only con is the parking. The small lot is not capable of handling the guests, some even taking up the few handicapped spaces. There is minimal space on the street due to it being such a great location, too. The parking issue was absolutely not a reason to avoid this slightly more affordable and perfectly located, clean hotel. Definitely would recommend Main & Salt Motel!!!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Pismo Beach hotels

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

2. Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

4. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

5. Edgewater Inn And Suites

6. Main & Salt

7. Dolphin Cove Motel

8. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

9. Pismo Beach Club

10. Ocean Palms Motel

11. Beach House Inn & Suites

12. Beachcomber Inn

13. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

14. Blue Seal Inn

15. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

16. Cottage Inn By The Sea

17. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

18. Pacific Point Resort

19. Inn at the Cove

20. The Grove At Pismo Beach

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Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

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