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Expect to pay top dollar for rooms along the shore, especially in summer. Moderately priced hotels and motels do exist—most just a short drive inland from their higher-price counterparts. Make your reservations as early as possible, and take advantage of midweek specials to get the best rates. It's common for lodgings to require two-day minimum stays on holidays and some weekends, especially in summer, and to double rates during festivals and other events.
Spacious, contemporary rooms, a peaceful location just steps from San Buenaventura State Beach, and easy access to downtown arts and culture make the Marriott a popular choice. The hotel completed a head-to-toe remodel of public spaces and rooms in 2018. Rooms reflect a subdued upscale nautical theme, the expansive lobby welcomes guests with warm colors and comfy lounge areas, and a lush garden courtyard offers quiet nooks for relaxation.
This stylish, yet casual Marriott Autograph Collection resort, on the town’s famed boardwalk just steps from the beach and the Pismo Pier, feels like a luxury beach house, with a swank living room–style lobby-lounge, a pool and hot tub, an outdoor bar, and a lawn with firepits—all overlooking the ocean. Well-appointed rooms range from standard kings to lavish suites; some have kitchenettes, all have spa-like bathrooms with marble countertops, and most have private balconies with ocean views.
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