Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Pismo Beach

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Oceano Dunes is the only California State Park where vehicles may be driven on the beach. Four wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicles are recommended for driving on the beach and to the camping and off-highway vehicle use areas in the park.
At Pismo Beach California

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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
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! (2,704 reviews)
Old, outdated and an horrible smell in the rooms

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 Rp2.637.516 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp2.637.516
Rp3.025.104 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (1,598 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay, the room was clean, hotel location was excellent (on the beach and a block from the Main Street (close but not too close) and it was a great value.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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 Rp2.885.525 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp2.885.525
Rp3.309.553 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp1.073.359 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.073.359
Rp1.397.471 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,015 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
147 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp3.350.563 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp3.350.563
Rp4.712.054 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
Suites are nice and great property….however not all suites have a balcony which is disappointing for price

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Beach House Inn & Suites

Beach House Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
198 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
The room was very spacious

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Beach House Inn & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach Sunset

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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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 Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Toucan Terrace

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

Toucan Terrace
Shell Beach cliffs and Pacific Ocean at sunset.  Pismo Beach area, California Coastline

Shell Beach

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

Shell Beach


Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide