If you’re looking for closest proximity to the beach, consider staying in the Motel District of Pismo Beach, where a variety of accommodations put you directly on the coast.

Nice options near the beach include the 4-star Inn at the Pier, and Dolphin Cove Motel, which provides oceanfront scenery steps from the seashore and within close proximity to many seafood restaurants.

Budget-conscious travelers could consider staying at the Motel 6 Pismo Beach - Pacific Ocean, which is a short walk from Pismo Beach Pier and offers a partial ocean view.

Pismo Beachwalker Inn & Suites is another good budget hotel, which is just a five-minute walk to the beach and within close proximity of several good dining options.

Consider staying at a hotel like Oxford Suites Pismo Beach in the Toucan Terrace neighborhood, for a quieter, more serene getaway, just a five-minute drive from downtown Pismo.

The Oxford Suites Pismo Beach offers nice accomodations near the Monarch Butterfly Grove, where visitors can observe thousands of monarch butterflies from late October through February.

If you’re traveling with a romantic partner and looking to indulge, Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa offers yoga classes, an outdoor pool with ocean views, and a full-service spa.

While in Pismo Beach, consider staying at a hotel like Inn at the Cove, in the Shell Beach district. This area is convenient to several dining options as well as Dinosaur Caves Park, a dinosaur-themed playground overlooking the ocean.

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Shore Cliff Hotel offers sophisticated, modern accommodations in downtown Pismo Beach, with access to oceanfront, clay tennis courts for those who want to keep up their stay. The upscale hotel also offers access to the largest oceanfront heated pool in Pismo Beach, a Jacuzzi, and a bocce ball court.

If you’re looking to enjoy a beach vacation steps from one of California’s most stunning sandy shorelines, consider staying at Seaventure Beach Hotel, an idyllic oceanfront hotel directly on the beach. The hotel offers excellent access to surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and Pacific Ocean kayaking.

Sandcastle Inn is located just half a mile from Oceano Dunes, where you can enjoy a variety of activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, and surfing. The hotel also provides bicycle rentals on site for your convenience so you can explore the sand dunes in style.

Visitors traveling to and from Pismo Beach by Amtrak train will find a few good accommodations near the Grover Beach Amtrak train station. Motel 6 Pismo Beach is a five-minute drive from the station, while five miles north, The Cliffs is a luxurious oceanfront resort, offering complimentary shuttles to the Amtrak train station as well as San Luis Obispo Regional Airport. Be sure to reserve the shuttle in advance.