The Cliffs Oceanfront Resort in Pismo Beach

Acquaint yourself with the best of California’s Central Coast. Situated half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco on scenic highway 101, The Cliffs is a full-service oceanfront resort drenched in sunshine over 300 days each year. With breathtaking views and first-class amenities, this centrally located Pismo Beach California hotel dazzles its guests with more than just an alluring coastal setting. The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is in the heart of San Luis Obispo County and is neighbors to some of the finest beaches in the state, over 200 world-class wineries, championship golf courses, countless fabulous restaurants, farms and fisheries and the famous Hearst Castle.

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Our Mission

Our hotel in Pismo Beach, California specializes in providing an exceptional guest experience for every kind of traveler. We aim to deliver an experience for our guest's that exceed their every expectation. 

What We OFFer

  • Direct Beach Access onsite

  • 160 guestrooms and lavish suites: featuring private balconies or patios, Italian marble baths, HD flat screen TVs and comfortable workstations; each with breathtaking ocean, coastal, or mountain views.

  • High-Speed Wireless Internet Access: available in all public areas including guestrooms, the main lobby, all meeting facilities, the restaurant, the lounge, and even poolside. It’s easy to stay connected!

  • Suite hard line access: All of our suites have wired Ethernet access to over 150mbps of internet access!

  • Spa Services: relaxing therapeutic massage, facial, and body treatments all inspired by the Spirit of the Sea.

  • Marisol: our on-site oceanfront restaurant and bar with indoor/outdoor seating and sweeping views of the Pacific. A multi-year award winner for Champagne Sunday Brunch and Happy Hour, Marisol is a favorite for vacationers and locals alike.

  • 10,000 Square Feet of flexible indoor/outdoor meeting and event space accommodating groups of 5 to 500, The Cliffs Resort offers private meeting space for events and conferences of all kinds.

  • Heated oceanfront swimming pool, with panoramic Pacific views and impeccable poolside service, it’s the perfect place for an afternoon of fun.

  • 24-hour fitness center, offering a variety of cutting edge cardio equipment in addition to a full selection of free weights and resistance-training equipment.

  • Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) and the local Amtrak stations. Shuttle service is based on availability. Reservations highly recommended 48 hours in advance or more. To schedule a shuttle, please call: 805.773.5000 ext. 850.

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