Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide
Pismo Beach
Visit Downtown Pismo Beach
Popular places to visit

Pismo Beach Pier
Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Monarch Butterfly Grove, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pismo Preserve
You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pirates Cove
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Price Anniversary House
Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Margo Dodd Park
After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Things to do

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

Happy Hour SLO Walking Food Tour 3 Hours with Drinks

Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

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

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

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
The room was nice and the check in and check out process was easy and convenient. We liked the balcony in our room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
The location was better than I hoped!! Right by cinnamon rolls, local bar, restaurants, the pier and beach!! Tons of parking, great value for sure!!! Breakfast was grab and go but filled the void. Will definitely stay here again, very convenient.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Nice rooms, friendly staff, although breakfast was not free
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Room is clean. Location is closed to everything. Price is very reasonable. Easy in and out parking.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Amazing stay, again!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Dolphin Cove Motel
Everything was great! Room was clean, view was amazing, bed was comfortable. Very pleased! Will definitely be booking with Dolphin Cove Motel again!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pismo Beach

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.

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.

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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.

Pismo Oaks
While Pismo Oaks isn't home to many top sights, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove are some notable places to visit nearby.

Toucan Terrace
While Toucan Terrace isn't home to many top sights, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets and Monarch Butterfly Grove are some notable places to visit nearby.

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





