Cottage Inn By The Sea in Pismo Beach, California

Cottage Inn By The Sea sits on the oceanfront bluffs of Pismo Beach, California, with direct beach access via a cliff path. The property includes a clifftop promenade with fire pits and Adirondack chairs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can walk along the bluffs or descend the stairs to the sand for a 1-mile beach walk to Pismo Pier.

The hotel offers 80 guest rooms with ocean or garden views, each featuring a gas fireplace, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine. Select oceanfront rooms have a patio or balcony with direct views of the water and the sound of crashing waves. Accessible rooms with roll-in showers are available, and pet-friendly rooms include pet bowls for guests traveling with dogs.

The heated outdoor pool and hot tub are open year-round and overlook the ocean, with a sundeck for lounging. Multiple fire pits are located along the clifftop, and complimentary beach gear-including chairs, umbrellas, frisbees, and volleyballs-is available from the front desk. The hotel also has a garden area with picnic tables and outdoor furniture.

On-site Bluff Bistro offers quick bites and Starbucks coffee, with grab-and-go breakfast items and s'mores kits available. The bistro also serves tater tots and other light fare, though guests can walk to nearby restaurants such as Brew and Blast. A coffee house on site provides Cafe Americano and pastries.

Families have access to board games, puzzles, and family rooms, while the pool and hot tub are sized for children. Pets are accommodated with a dedicated pet fee and pet bowls, and the clifftop walkway is suitable for dog walks. The hotel also provides a shared lounge and TV area for guest use.

Location: Oceanfront bluffs with direct beach access via cliff path

Views: Panoramic Pacific Ocean views from fire pits and Adirondack chairs

Rooms: 80 rooms with gas fireplaces and ocean or garden views

Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and sundeck

Dining: Bluff Bistro with Starbucks coffee and s'mores kits

Pet-Friendly: Pet bowls and designated pet-friendly rooms