Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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

A coastal city at sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a lit-up waterfront, and a backdrop of mountains.

Pismo Beach Pier

9.2/10 (5,290 reviews)
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.
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Things to do

Long, Wide, Low and stable with Giant paddle tires, this is the Only REAL Dune Buggy Experience at the Oceano Dunes.

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

Rp2.505.618
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
No other surf school even comes close.

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

Rp2.410.965
per adult
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

Rp3.553.941
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Rp357.001
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

Rp178.411
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp178.411
per adult
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp3.554.691 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp3.554.691
Rp4.070.121 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (3,076 reviews)
"Great staff, great location right next to the beach."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Rp4.931.742 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp4.931.742
Rp6.171.548 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (1,675 reviews)
"The hotel was right at the beach. The hotel and room were clean."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Rp3.191.127 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp3.191.127
Rp3.833.304 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
"From the beginning to the end it was an excellent experience!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Rp4.469.194 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp4.469.194
Rp5.744.408 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (1,003 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 Jul 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 Rp1.707.203 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp1.707.203
Rp2.160.424 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (370 reviews)
"The lady was not friendly"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
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
The price is Rp6.354.950 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp6.354.950
Rp7.289.026 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"All staff were friendly, efficient, and ready to help; especially Jessie who checked us in. We enjoyed our beach view from our balcony. Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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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.
Photo by Ann Sair
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Shell Beach

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

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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If you're spending some time in 855634304, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Yang Sheng Foot Spa are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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 Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide