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Our top choices for Downtown Pismo Beach hotels

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

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,704 reviews)
"Great location, nice size room, 3rd floor patio fantastic."
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥17,483
￥24,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. The area is very safe to walk to the beach, stores, and restaurants. And a great breakfast. Rooms are very clean and comfortable."
United States
rolando
The price is ￥25,572
￥29,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.

3. Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (811 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
julian
The price is ￥30,474
￥43,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
A coastal restaurant with large glass windows offering ocean views, outdoor seating, and a signboard advertising coastal cuisine.

4. SeaVenture Beach Hotel

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"great stay ! Couples get away for sure ! No kids, and the hot tub is definitely a vibe, you can hear the waves at night ."
United States
Andres
The price is ￥20,051
￥28,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.

5. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,330 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ￥18,345
￥21,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Edgewater Inn And Suites
A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with cars and buildings, a table with a bowl of fruit, and a sign for Ocean Breeze Inn.

6. Main & Salt

Main & Salt
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms, Great location and nice dog park"
Canada
Gurteghvir
The price is ￥14,906
￥17,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Main & Salt
A building with a sign reading "Dolphin Cove Lodge".

7. Dolphin Cove Motel

Dolphin Cove Motel
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Love the location, friendly staff , clean and comfortable"
United States
Derek
The price is ￥18,517
￥23,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Dolphin Cove Motel
A balcony with a glass table and chairs, a flower pot, and a view of buildings and palm trees.

8. Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay,"
United States
Rod
The price is ￥11,656
￥14,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
A reception area with a counter, a blue chair, and a TV.

9. Ocean Palms Motel

Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was really clean and the bed was comfortable. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Would stay here again!"
United States
Bridget
The price is ￥10,423
￥15,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Ocean Palms Motel
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

10. Beach House Inn & Suites

Beach House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (655 reviews)
"Everything was perfect!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥20,824
￥31,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Beach House Inn & Suites
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.

11. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
3.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (358 reviews)
"I am definitely coming back everything was so accessible and pretty"
United States
Anastasia
The price is ￥16,114
￥18,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Pismo Beach Club
Bathroom

12. Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo

Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
2.0 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (506 reviews)
"This was our 2nd time staying here, always such an easy check in and checkout process and the staff is really nice and attentive!"
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥9,421
￥12,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Sea Garden Inn Pismo Beach- San Luis Obispo
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a small table and two chairs.

13. Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (224 reviews)
"Great location very friendly staff will stay here again for sure"
United States
Christie
The price is ￥20,383
￥23,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Beachcomber Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

14. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 2.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,244 reviews)
"Loved the property and the staff was exceptional."
United States
Eric
The price is ￥16,923
￥21,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

15. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,510 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Steven
The price is ￥18,025
￥20,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A coastal resort with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and a hilly backdrop.

16. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,928 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel!!"
United States
Rudolph
The price is ￥25,455
￥29,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

17. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,351 reviews)
"Awesome property will stay again"
United States
Orel
The price is ￥21,282
￥30,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Pacific Point Resort
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

18. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,744 reviews)
"We always enjoy staying here!"
United States
banafsheh
The price is ￥31,144
￥35,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Inn at the Cove
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

19. The Grove At Pismo Beach

The Grove At Pismo Beach
2.5 star property
855634304, 1.1 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (577 reviews)
"Exellent location..easy access Clean room Awesome place to stay"
United States
Jeanette
The price is ￥12,024
￥13,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The Grove At Pismo Beach
A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

20. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Downtown Pismo Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,502 reviews)
"Great location nice and quiet!! Hot tub superb."
United States
Shanda
The price is ￥13,368
￥15,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Pismo Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a small table and two chairs.
Beachcomber Inn
2.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
224 reviews
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A coastal restaurant with large glass windows offering ocean views, outdoor seating, and a signboard advertising coastal cuisine.
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
Pismo Beach Club
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
358 reviews
View
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.
Beach House Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
655 reviews
View
A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,704 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach

Find the best Downtown Pismo Beach areas and neighborhoods 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 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Avila Hot Springs and The Spa at Dolphin Bay.

855634304

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

While Pismo Heights isn't home to many top sights, Price Anniversary House and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

South Palisades might not have many top sights, but The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room wonderful staff"
Francisca 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Pismo Beach like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Pismo Beach's Downtown Pismo Beach neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop as part of your Downtown Pismo Beach travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Pismo Beach?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Edgewater Inn And Suites and Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites.
How many hotels will I find in Downtown Pismo Beach?
Expedia has 213 hotels and other accommodations 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 fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Downtown Pismo Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Pismo Beach?
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What is there to do around this Pismo Beach neighborhood?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Downtown Pismo Beach, check out Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar & Shop and Sans Liege Wines. Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Monarch Butterfly Grove or Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve.

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