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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with dunes and a clear blue sky.

A kitchen with a tiled floor, a white cabinet, a glass container with sea shells, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A wooden pedestrian bridge with metal railings, surrounded by dense foliage.

A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by a grassy field and palm trees.

1. Dune Surfer Inn

2.2 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Donna

RM431

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

2. Cottage Inn By The Sea

7.4 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Steven

RM487

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with two inflatable rings, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck.

A modern kitchen with a wooden accent wall, a built-in microwave, and a bar area with stools.

A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a round mirror.

3. Shell Beach Inn

8.8 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Emily

RM547

RM627 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

4. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

5.1 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Pablo

RM364

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern cafe with a central serving table, a kitchen area, and a wall with food-related decor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a pink office chair, a flat-screen TV, and a small desk. There is a kitchen area with a sink and cabinets.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a welcoming entrance.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

20.6 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Yesenia

RM482

RM543 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

6. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

5.2 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

charde

RM437

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

7. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

5.7 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

RM626

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean.

A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.

8. Inn at the Cove

8.2 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Isela

RM853

RM978 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a bed, and a dining area.

A board game setup on a table with a sofa and a window in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a poster on the wall.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

20.8 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

leobardo

RM481

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.

A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

10. Pacific Point Resort

7.5 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Andrew

RM599

RM855 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

11. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

7.3 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Anesh

RM853

RM978 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bed.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area with a coffee table and sofas.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Hotel Avanti

21.7 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

CATYA

RM330

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.

A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a sofa, a small table, and a desk.

13. Pismo Beach Club

6.3 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Ali

RM516

RM591 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with a view of the ocean, a covered seating area, and a parking lot.

A hotel with a sign reading "Edgewater Inn & Suites," featuring a multi-story building with balconies and a parking area.

14. Edgewater Inn And Suites

6.5 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Nicole

RM465

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A rectangular indoor pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunlit area with large windows.

A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a large decorative wall piece, and a seating area with a round table.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

20.8 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Zenny

RM458

RM516 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with long wooden tables and booths, hanging plants, and a decorative ceiling.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, a chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

16. Best Western Plus Big America

21.2 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

RM431

RM485 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.

A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

17. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

5.9 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Natalee

RM656

RM869 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a dark reception desk, a counter with a coffee machine, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a trash can.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

18.5 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Claudia

RM432

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a large hanging light fixture.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

19.8 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Robin

RM465

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone fire pit with three people seated around it, under a covered area with string lights.

A building with a blue roof and a parking lot with several chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a desk, two blue chairs, a small table with flowers, and a TV on a stand.

20. Ocean Palms Motel

6 km from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Kate

RM295

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dune Surfer Inn	8.8 Excellent 310 reviews	View
Cottage Inn By The Sea	9.2 Wonderful 1,484 reviews	View
Shell Beach Inn	9.6 Exceptional 568 reviews	View
Best Western Casa Grande Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,491 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View

Top Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve Hotel Reviews

Dune Surfer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The only problem that I had was that the lock on my door was broken or malfunctioning, because when I turned the knob to lock it, it kept turning and didn’t engage. Besides that, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone."

Other attractions near Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

A sandy beach with dunes and a clear sky.

Oceano Park

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

Oceano Park is just one of the places to see in Oceano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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A desert landscape with sand dunes and a body of water with birds.

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

9.0/10 (616 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Oceano. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville

9.4/10 (22 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville on your trip to Oceano. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Oceano Lagoon

8.8/10 (38 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oceano Lagoon during your travels in Oceano. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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The Locked Inn

Enjoy an outing to The Locked Inn during your stay in Grover Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Central Coast Casino

8.6/10 (25 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Central Coast Casino during your time in Grover Beach? Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Ramona Garden Park

8.6/10 (22 reviews)

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

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South County Skate Park

After visiting South County Skate Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grover Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve?

Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve is located in an area that travellers like for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve?

Dune Surfer Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve. Another good option is Oxford Suites Pismo Beach, located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve.

What can I see and do near Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve?

Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Price Anniversary House, Bittercreek Western Railroad and Swinging Bridge. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Monarch Butterfly Grove, Oceano Park or Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, North Beach Campground and Pismo State Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

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Our top choices for Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve hotels

1. Dune Surfer Inn

2. Cottage Inn By The Sea

3. Shell Beach Inn

4. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

6. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

7. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

8. Inn at the Cove

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10. Pacific Point Resort

11. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

12. Hotel Avanti

13. Pismo Beach Club

14. Edgewater Inn And Suites

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

16. Best Western Plus Big America

17. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

18. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

20. Ocean Palms Motel

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Top Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve Hotel Reviews

Dune Surfer Inn

Other attractions near Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

Oceano Park

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville

Oceano Lagoon

The Locked Inn

Central Coast Casino

Ramona Garden Park

South County Skate Park

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