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

Rp2.456.793
per adult
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

Rp2.425.410
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

Rp3.575.234
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour
San Luis Obispo Self Guide Walking Tour

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

Rp179.480
per traveller
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

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

Rp359.140
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
The Fremont Theatre is one of the last Streamline Moderne building in existence.

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp152.549
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 Rp2.040.128 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
Rp2.040.128
Rp2.335.998 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (3,267 reviews)
"First arrived the 2 girls were incredible. Short walk to the beach. Clean room Parking was good Breakfast snacks good"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 Rp2.876.235 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.876.235
Rp3.812.063 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,718 reviews)
"The balcony is absolutely gorgeous with ocean views. Cannot beat that."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 Rp1.433.710 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.433.710
Rp1.820.507 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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. ...
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Main & Salt

Main & Salt

2 out of 5
250 Main Street Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp2.030.102 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp2.030.102
Rp2.324.468 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs are located ...
Main & Salt
Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club

3 out of 5
701 Price St Pismo Beach CA
The price is Rp2.350.186 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp2.350.186
Rp2.690.963 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pismo State Beach and Avila Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"Great location, great room. The parking is worth it. Good vibes. Will be staying here again!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Pismo Beach Club
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 Rp3.609.111 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp3.609.111
Rp4.139.470 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Bad experience overall. We showed up to the hotel to check in. Upon arrival, front desk staff told us that our room had been downgraded because they over sold. We had booked an ocean view for our anniversary. After going back and forth with the staff, our room was not going to be an ocean view. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 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.

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

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.

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

Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide