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Welcome to the Cottage Inn by the Sea

A Pismo Beach Hotel

Nestled along the oceanfront in Pismo Beach, Cottage Inn offers stunning Pacific Ocean views and charming coastal architecture. Choose from 80 ocean or garden view rooms featuring cozy fireplaces and flat-screen TVs. Explore nearby attractions like Oceano Dunes, Monarch Butterfly Cove, downtown Pismo Beach, Central Coast wineries, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, golf courses, and Hearst Castle.

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A seaside fire pit area with a circular fire pit and wooden chairs overlooking a beach at sunset, with a railing and plants nearby.

A rooftop hotel pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a cityscape view, framed by a beige building and blue sky.

A cozy hotel room with a king bed, seating area by the window, a fireplace, TV on a dresser, and a balcony view over the water; bright and inviting.

Cozy Lodging By the Sea

Guest Rooms

Choose between 80 well-appointed guest rooms designed in the spirit of the English countryside. Each guest room at Cottage Inn by the Sea - including accessible room types - is made complete with a fireplace, mini-refrigerator, and microwave.

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Quick Bites & Beverages

Onsite Dining

Enjoy fresh flavors and relaxed coastal dining at Cottage Inn in Pismo Beach. Our on-site restaurant offers delicious bites and scenic views, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a casual seaside meal.

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Gather Here For
Meetings & Groups
With two comfortable venues, picturesque outdoor space, and delightful accommodations with free WiFi and on-site parking *fees apply, Cottage Inn by the Sea is the best destination for your next meeting or event in Pismo Beach.
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Celebrate Forever on the Coast
Oceanfront Weddings
Celebrate your special day with breathtaking ocean views at Cottage Inn. Our intimate garden ceremony space in Pismo Beach is perfect for small weddings and romantic seaside celebrations.
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What Sets Us Apart

A seaside garden with trimmed hedges, flowering shrubs, and a white fence overlooking a blue ocean under a clear sky.

Oceanfront Beauty

Bask in the charm of quaint, cottage-style accommodations and amenities with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean.

A family of four runs along the beach at sunset, holding hands and laughing as the waves roll in.

Family Fun

From scenic Shell Beach parks to surfing at Pismo Pier, enjoy family-friendly attractions just minutes away.

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Cottage Style Comfort

With in-room fireplaces, coffee makers, and panoramic views, our cozy rooms are the perfect place to stay in Pismo Beach.

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Seaside Wedding Celebrations

Say I Do on the oceanfront bluffs of Pismo Beach, with the sparkling Pacific Ocean as your backdrop.

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Minutes from Downtown Pismo

Located off Highway 1 on California’s Central Coast, Cottage Inn is just a 10-minute walk to the Pismo Beach Pier and downtown.

A bright hotel room with a cozy bed, fireplace, large windows overlooking the ocean, a TV on a wooden stand, and a small seating area.

New Look, Same Charm

Cottage Inn is refreshing its guestrooms & spaces while keeping its coastal charm. Enjoy renovated rooms during Pismo stay.

Top Attractions

Explore Pismo Beach

During your stay in Pismo Beach, take in the sights of classic California with a stroll along our golden beaches, or gaze upon scenic bluff tops and coves. Dramatic sunsets are second to none here, as are fun vacation activities.

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