Pismo Beach, CA

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4.5/5(396 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Pismo Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach.

Downtown Pismo Beach
Best avocado toast EVER! 2 people could probably share this 1/2 order, the basil aoli, feta and balsamic glaze are sooo good together with the bacon, acid and egg! Great service, friendly staff, and lots of other yummy menu items, fresh baked goodies and fresh brewed coffees. Make this a must try for breakfast/brunch or lunch!

Shell Beach

4/5(19 area reviews)

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

Shell Beach
View from above Pismo Beach. #PismoBeach

Pismo Heights

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

Pismo Heights
Overlooking Shell Beach from the ridge. 
Beautiful! A must if your looking for a good day hike. A bit strenuous but possible!

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 Pirates Cove.

Sunset Palisades
Rugged beach.

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.

South Palisades
Nice Flat Water - cool Breeze no people - it works.

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
The price is SAR 480 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 480
SAR 594 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,535 reviews)
"I loved our room. It t was extremely clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 27 May 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 SAR 596 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 596
SAR 683 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,020 reviews)
"Very nice place ,staffare amazing very helpful"

Reviewed on 26 May 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 SAR 859 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR 859
SAR 985 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great location"

Reviewed on 28 May 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.
Five minute walk to Pismo Beach!
Five minute walk to Pismo Beach!
Pismo Beach
Stay at this cabin in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Family weekend; Bike riding; Cinnamon Rolls
"Good, but cool weekend at the beach. Unfortunately, there was a boil water order but we coped! Nice condo. Great to have off street, garage parking."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Five minute walk to Pismo Beach!
Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area
Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area
Pismo Beach
Stay at this condo in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Pismo Beach Pier and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
Great location and very clean
"We loved staying at the condo, enjoyed the short walk to beach and our host was excellent!. Only thing we did not love is that the beds and the pull out beds they were not very comfortable I would say the mattresses worn out. But overall the stay was a good one for us."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Great Location/Easy Beach Access/Walking Distance to Downtown Pier Area
2 Blocks to the Ocean - Summer Dates Open - Gated Building - 5 star reviews
2 Blocks to the Ocean - Summer Dates Open - Gated Building - 5 star reviews
Pismo Beach
Stay at this condo in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pismo Beach Pier and Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Perfect Family Weekend Getaway
"The Hosts were super efficient in communicating with picture how to check in. Once inside there were numerous laminated cards explaining all the amenities. The location could not have been more perfect. 2 blocks from everything - the beach, shopping, restaurants, fun, everything. We walked the 2 ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

2 Blocks to the Ocean - Summer Dates Open - Gated Building - 5 star reviews
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

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 64%
4 - Good
440
4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
48
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The city of Pismo should’ve completed the pier project a long time ago. They have overcrowded the small city even more by allowing additional large hotels to be added

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Super packed. But I definitely expected that!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I had a great time.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

There was way to many people in the downtown area other than that was nice

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

beach is great!

5/5 - Excellent

Cookie

First time there and is a Beautiful clean Beach