COTTAGE INN BY THE SEA, Pismo Beach

Cottage Inn By The Sea - A clifftop oceanfront hotel with English countryside-inspired rooms, heated pool, and Pacific views

Perched on the Pacific bluffs, this charming 3-star Pismo Beach hotel features 80 cottage-style accommodations with English countryside design elements. Each room comes equipped with a gas fireplace, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and HD flat-screen television with cable. The property includes an outdoor heated pool and spa overlooking the ocean, along with outdoor fire pits on the landscaped grounds. For dining, guests can visit the Bluff Bistro, which operates daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM, offering light meals and beverages. The hotel provides complimentary WiFi, free parking, and EV charging stations including Tesla chargers. The Cottage Inn By The Sea sits just a 1.5-kilometer walk from Pismo Pier and the downtown promenade. Nearby attractions include the Monarch Butterfly Grove (1.5 miles), Margo Dodd Park (1 mile), and various Central Coast wineries.

Pros

Two flexible event venues: Bluff Bistro (60-person capacity) and Garden Terrace (30-person capacity)

Oceanfront location with direct beach access and multiple fire pits

All rooms feature driftwood-inspired headboards and premium Beautyrest bedding

On-site EV and Tesla charging stations

Cons

9.5 miles distance from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

Limited dining hours at Bluff Bistro (closes at 11:30 AM)