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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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) |
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