Downtown Pismo Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau

Popular places to visit

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Pismo Beach Pier

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Watch whales from the benches that flank this long pier offering unobstructed vistas of the ocean and the hilly environs.

Pismo Beach Pier
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Monarch Butterfly Grove

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Monarch Butterfly Grove, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Monarch Butterfly Grove
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Price Anniversary House

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you take a trip to Price Anniversary House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Price Anniversary House
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Pismo Preserve

You can take time to visit Pismo Preserve during your travels to Pismo Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pismo Preserve
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Pirates Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pirates Cove during your trip to Pismo Beach? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

Pirates Cove
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Margo Dodd Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Margo Dodd Park, a lovely green space in Pismo Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Margo Dodd Park

Activities

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Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

AU$53
Per adult
Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
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Taste of SLO - Uptown Mojo Walking Food Tour

AU$210
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste of SLO - Uptown Mojo Walking Food Tour
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Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours

AU$15
Per adult
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours
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Our pick of the best Downtown Pismo Beach Hotel Deals

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
490 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$170 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$170
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location! Will book here again if we ever come back!"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$274 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$274
per night
4 Jun - 5 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! (1,111 reviews)
Family Friendly Fun
"Quiet, clean, and friendly with a nice view!! We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

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 AU$350 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$350
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
"The Staff were excellent! They were friendly and helpful. The outside seating was limited. Not all fire pits were working properly. The outside seating cushions need a cleaning. The oceanfront room had beautiful views but needs a deep clean on the carpet and outside balcony walls."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$396 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
AU$396
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Enjoyable stay
"Ideal location. Friendly and welcoming staff. We were only there for an afternoon/evening. But being able to walk to so many places was fantastic. There is a lot to Pismo Beach and the surrounding area. I’m not sure if there’s a shuttle. Maybe more upfront information could be made available or mention ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$502 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$502
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (527 reviews)
Amazing!
"Super happy for our stay. Excellent location, great restaurant, great services."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
Ocean Palms Motel
Ocean Palms Motel
2.5 out of 5
390 Ocean View Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$223 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
AU$223
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I like that it was clean and with in walking distance to everything that I wanted to do. Price was also right."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Ocean Palms Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Pismo Beach

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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 Pier.

Pismo Heights
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Shell Beach

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

Shell Beach
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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
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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.

South Palisades
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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.

Sunset Palisades

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