Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau
Pismo Beach Pier which includes fishing as well as a small group of people
Pismo Beach which includes general coastal views and waves
Pismo Beach showing a sandy beach as well as a couple
Pismo Beach showing a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

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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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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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Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Pirates Cove are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

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Saint Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve.

Saint Andrews
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,569 reviews)
"Loved our stay here. Clean, spacious rooms and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is 7.808.983 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
7.808.983 ₫
8.941.287 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,121 reviews)
"This place satisfied our trip! We loved the location, beach in front of us, restaurants and shops. Also we loved our room! The staff were friendly, helpful and provided quick service!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Cottage Inn By The Sea
3 out of 5
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is 7.085.671 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
7.085.671 ₫
8.126.911 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,066 reviews)
"Property is a little worn..,but super clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the beach by a stairway. Fireplace (gas) in our room. Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in room. Fire pits and chairs overlooking the ocean. Nice pool and hot tub. Friendly and helpful staff. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Flying Flags Avila Beach
Flying Flags Avila Beach
3 out of 5
6450 Babe Ln, Avila Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Avila Beach. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a gift shop. Popular attractions Avila Beach and Avila Hot Springs ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
"Customer service was excellent…cleanliness was top notch …views were stellar and price was amazing!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Flying Flags Avila Beach
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground
Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground
3 out of 5
7075 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA
Stay at this 3-star cabin in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"We came at a great time of the year. Very quiet and not too many people here right now. We've enjoyed the pool and hot tub all to ourselves. This place is right next door to the natural hot springs and public swimming pool. There's a cute little farm across the street...this is an awesome place for ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground
SLO Brew Lofts
SLO Brew Lofts
4 out of 5
738 Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA
Stay at this 4-star condo in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Bubblegum Alley and Downtown SLO ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"This is our second stay at the Lofts and we will certainly be back again. Such unique and gorgeous rooms and amenities. Check in is super easy and they provide parking passes for a nearby parking garage. The Lofts are right in the heart of downtown SLO providing a cool vibe that is super convenient ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

SLO Brew Lofts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Pismo Beach

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
18
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Boy spent a night there so only visited the hotels and the beach itself

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely place to stop off on a route 1 trip.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent wee place beautiful surroundings Defo on my route for my next holiday in california

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Loved Pismo just hotel over priced and badly run

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Bad choice for us

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Cracked Crab is definitely worth a visit (and possibly a wait ). Ventana Grill also really good.

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