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 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 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.

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

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

1. Ocean Palms Motel

Downtown Pismo Beach

nicklyn

Rp1.948.585 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

2. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

Angela

Rp1.399.080 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

3. Dolphin Cove Motel

Downtown Pismo Beach

Rena

Rp2.778.417 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A sunlit room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the beach.

4. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

Juliana

Rp2.628.717 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

5. Main & Salt

Downtown Pismo Beach

Veronica

Rp1.761.948 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

6. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

Downtown Pismo Beach

Andres

Rp5.866.233 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

7. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

Downtown Pismo Beach

SARKIS

Rp1.438.553 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

8. Beach House Inn & Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

Margaret

Rp3.824.105 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

9. Pismo Beach Club

Downtown Pismo Beach

James

Rp2.960.470 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

10. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

Jennifer

Rp4.148.101 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

Downtown Pismo Beach

Frank

Rp4.103.519 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

12. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Downtown Pismo Beach

Ivan

Rp5.947.451 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

13. Beachcomber Inn

Downtown Pismo Beach

Christie

Rp3.863.253 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

Rp1.811.671 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bathroom with a mirror, and a kitchenette.

15. The Grove At Pismo Beach

855634304, 1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Laura

Rp1.631.427 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

16. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Anesh

Rp5.096.933 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Aida

Rp2.385.077 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

18. The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Arpi

Rp3.049.972 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

19. Cottage Inn By The Sea

1.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Koula

Rp3.114.451 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

20. Pacific Point Resort

1.4 km from Downtown Pismo Beach

Sergio

Rp3.834.293 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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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 214 reviews	View
Pismo Beach Club	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 318 reviews	View
SeaVenture Beach Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Beach House Inn & Suites	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 642 reviews	View
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,719 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 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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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 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

Historic Santa Maria Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very friendly. Room was clean and comfortable."

Cottage Inn By The Sea

8/10 Good

"The room was nice. The bathroom could use an update. We got the room with the patio and I wish we would have saved some money and just booked the higher floor, although there are no balconies. The hotel has lots of seating to sit outside and you get a better ocean view than the patio. You do not have privacy on the patio. The hotel has several fire pits to sit at, which are nicer than sitting on the patio. Also, in the first floor room we could hear people walking above us. The beach is wonderful. It took us about 15 minutes to stroll down the beach to get to the shops and restaurants. The fireplace is nice, but if the weather is nice, the room is too hot to use it. All in all I would recommend this hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They do charge for parking."

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I will definitely be staying here again. Nice to have a separate sitting area. Bathroom was okay - needed grab bars or switch out the tub for a walk in shower IMO. No hot water the first morning but they were quick to fix the issue. The evening drink and snack was an added bonus. The breakfast was unbelievable! Each morning the hot items switched up. They also had made to order eggs. Great yogurt with fruit and granola. Waffle station. Hot oatmeal each day. Well worth it. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub every day. Very clean, towels were always available, comfortable loungers with shade if you wanted it. The only downside was I was traveling with a group of 4 women and 2 of us brought cash only. We were told when we checked in that the hotel does not take cash. So there was a bit of frantic maneuvering having 2 of us put the entire stay in our cards. We did not have a dog with us but they gave a wonderful fenced in dog area with grass and benches for those who travel with their pets."

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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. Main & Salt

6. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

7. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

8. Beach House Inn & Suites

9. Pismo Beach Club

10. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

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

12. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

13. Beachcomber Inn

14. Blue Seal Inn

15. The Grove At Pismo Beach

16. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

17. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

18. The Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages

19. Cottage Inn By The Sea

20. Pacific Point Resort

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Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Shell Beach

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Sunset Palisades

Pacific Estates

Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Historic Santa Maria Inn

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