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 seaside 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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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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San Luis Obispo Tour – Self-Guided Walk

AU$15
Per adult
San Luis Obispo Tour – Self-Guided Walk
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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 19 May to 20 May
AU$170
per night
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 13 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$255 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$255
per night
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,078 reviews)
"Close to the beach"

Reviewed on 16 May 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$336 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$336
per night
19 May - 20 May
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,147 reviews)
You will not be disappointed!!
"An amazing place to stay so close to the beach. Had a patio which made it easy to listen to the waves. Staff so so nice and for us the out door patio and bad with fire pits was so relaxing !! Recommend this hotel to many family members"

Reviewed on 15 May 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
The price is AU$311 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$311
per night
28 May - 29 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Check in was so smooth. Valet parking was great. Everyone on the staff was very knowledgeable about the area. Suggestions from the staff for dining and shopping around the is unmatched. This will be our go to moving forward."

Reviewed on 14 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$500 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$500
per night
2 Jun - 3 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! (518 reviews)
"They could get better plumbing fixtures - ours where hard to turn on and off. Also the toilets were low ones - get with the time and install tall toilets with soft touch toilets seats. The cost for parking was a little high i will say that. $45.00!!!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
SeaVenture Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
100 Ocean View Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
The price is AU$357 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$357
per night
30 May - 31 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (718 reviews)
"Great staff, always a nice stay here"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

SeaVenture Beach Hotel
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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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