Motels often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Motels began in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler driving along America's major roadways.

What are the best motels in Pismo Beach?

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach : Stay within a 10-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Enjoy the in-room free WiFi, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and a manager's reception. Spyglass Inn : A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free parking are available during your stay. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Edgewater Inn And Suites : Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier. Motel 6 Pismo Beach : It's located within a 10-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV. Ocean Palms Motel : Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What can I do in Pismo Beach?

In this relaxing area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Those visiting Pismo Beach have good things to say about the cafés. Favorite places in and around Pismo Beach include Pismo Beach Pier, Avila Hot Springs, and Morro Bay State Park. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: North Beach Campground, Monarch Butterfly Grove, and Pismo State Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Central Coast Aquarium and Mustang Waterpark.

What's the seasonal weather like in Pismo Beach?

The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 45°F. Average annual rainfall for Pismo Beach is 16.58 inches.

How should I get around Pismo Beach?

Fly into San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional), which is located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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Cottage Inn By The Sea

2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA

$87

per night

Jan 21 - Jan 22

4.3/5Excellent! (2,008 reviews)

"It was very close to the water, cliff view and spectacular with a table seating for two in the room at the window. It was perfect for having wine by sunset and breakfast by sunrise."…"

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2020

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Inn at the Pier

601 Cypress Street, Pismo Beach, CA

$119

per night

Jan 20 - Jan 21

4.5/5Wonderful! (844 reviews)

"All of the employee are friendly and helpful. The rooms should have more things for disabled person. The toilet is low and should have a bar to help get up. The hotel should have shower portable shower chairs removable shower head"…"

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020

Inn at the Pier

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA

$123

per night

Jan 20 - Jan 21

4.4/5Wonderful! (2,212 reviews)

"I LOVED everything. I definitely will stay here again!"…"

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2020

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

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Pismo Beach Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 14 low-cost motels in Pismo Beach among the more than 99 hotels and other accommodations. These budget-friendly accommodations can help you cut costs when compared with traditional hotels, which offer more amenities but ones that you may not use.

Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Pismo Beach has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach, as well as Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Morro Bay State Park in the area.

Fun fact: Motels began in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along America's major roadways. Motels often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool.

Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite Pismo Beach motels to select from:

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and a manager's reception.

Spyglass Inn

A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free parking are available during your stay.
You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs.

Ocean Palms Motel

Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier.

Motel 6 Pismo Beach

It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier.
An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV.

Quality Inn Pismo Beach

Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier.
Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

What to Do in Pismo Beach

In this walkable area, enjoy its scenic seaside and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Those visiting Pismo Beach have good things to say about the cafés.

Here are favorite places in and around Pismo Beach:

Pismo Beach Pier
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Morro Bay State Park

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

North Beach Campground
Monarch Butterfly Grove
Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve

You'll find these family-friendly attractions in the area:

Central Coast Aquarium
Mustang Waterpark

Pismo Beach is also known for its:

Surfing
Excursions
Bird watching

Best Time to Visit Pismo Beach

Figure out the ideal time to visit Pismo Beach by checking the seasonal weather details below:

The hottest months are typically August and September, while December and January are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 63° F and nighttime temperatures average 44° F
April-June: 66° F is the daytime average and 47° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 68° F and nighttime averages are around 53° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 67° F during the day and 44° F at night
Average rainfall is 16.34 inches in a year

How to Get to Pismo Beach and Around the Area

Pismo Beach Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)	Airport	6.9 mi (11.1 km)
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public)	Airport	19.8 mi (31.9 km)

Frequently asked questions

: You’ll find 14 low-cost motels in Pismo Beach among the more than 109 hotels and other accommodations. Because you’ll save on your room, you can enjoy more of what Pismo Beach has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Pismo Beach Pier in Pismo Beach, as well as Avila Hot Springs and Morro Bay State Park in the area.
: Motels often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Motels began in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler driving along America’s major roadways.
: Oxford Suites Pismo Beach: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Enjoy the in-room free WiFi, and freebies including breakfast, parking, and a manager’s reception. Spyglass Inn: A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free parking are available during your stay. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. Edgewater Inn And Suites: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier. Motel 6 Pismo Beach: It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV. Ocean Palms Motel: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
: In this relaxing area, enjoy its popular beaches and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting Pismo Beach have good things to say about the cafés. Favorite places in and around Pismo Beach include Pismo Beach Pier, Avila Hot Springs, and Morro Bay State Park. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: North Beach Campground, Monarch Butterfly Grove, and Pismo State Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Central Coast Aquarium and Mustang Waterpark.
: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 67°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 45°F. Average annual rainfall for Pismo Beach is 16.58 inches.
: Fly into San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional), which is located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public), which is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.