Name: Spyglass Inn
Address: 2705 Spyglass Drive, Pismo Beach, California, United States of America, Pismo Beach, California, US
Price range: US$142–US$460 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

Across the reviews, Spyglass Inn stands out for its dramatic blufftop setting, walkable cliffside path, and popular fire pits, with many guests praising friendly staff, quiet stays, and relaxing ocean views from upgraded rooms near the water.

Frequent drawbacks are dated decor and carpets, thin walls and footfall noise from rooms above, and less-private or obstructed ground-floor patios. There is no direct on-site beach access, the restaurant is closed, and several reviews mention extra fees like paid parking and limited in-room amenities such as microwaves or air conditioning. Overall, expect stellar scenery and laid-back vibes, with accommodations that feel older but generally comfortable.

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Facilities

Bluff-top fire pits and a cliffside path are highlights; the small pool and hot tub sit by the parking area. The on-site restaurant is closed, there is no elevator, beach access is via nearby stairs, and parking may cost extra.

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Roxanne

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was very worn, carpets very frayed where it meets the tile. No dining or bar on site was a bummer. LOVED the pool n hot tub!!! Pool was heated n felt wonderful even in the morning. Next time would prefer the 2nd level only to avoid hearing every step from the room above

8

PO FAN

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking. Our partial ocean view has the bed facing the patio and the rear garden, and you can see the ocean and sunset. Great view. Fire pits are very nice in the rear garden, great place to gather and hangout at night. AC is quiet and works very well. Bedroom is comfortable. On-site dining is closed, but the two hotels next door have full restaurants that is within walking distance. Has nearby beach access which is awesome. The bed is comfortable and water pressure is good. The furniture however appears a bit aged, especially the sofa in the room. It was also rather dimly lit, there's a backlight in the bathroom mirror but the light is weak so it's a bit hard for my wife to do her makeup. A floor lamp also has burned out fluorescent bulb when we checked in, but staff soon came to replace the bulb with LED. Sound insulation is ok, you can hear someone talking in the hallway or passing by, which is typical. There's no breakfast or anything, but the lobby does have coffee, tea and hot water throughout the day and night. There's also a small pool and spa in the parking lot, with no view of the ocean which is a shame. Overall a decent hotel

6

kim

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very old, no elevator and we were on 3 rd floor. Rug could have been cleaner

8

Gregory

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular views in ocean view rooms. Older property well maintained. Restaurant is closed. No convenient local alternatives…jump in the car.

6

Kara

20 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No direct beach access. First floor rooms have limited views of the ocean, and the pool and spa were in the middle of the parking lot

10

Jennifer

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The ladies at the front desk were so pleasant and helpful. The view was gorgeous and the bed was so comfortable we had a hard time getting out of bed. Room was very clean and very well stocked. Enjoyed our stay very much!

8

Cristina

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice but no microwave. You have to go to the office to use the microwave. The mattress was not very comfortable and the restaurant would have been great but it has closed down. The floor in the bathroom area was slippery from whatever cleaning product they used.

10

Ashley

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view was amazing and I loved having the fire pits

10

Josephine Nguyen

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right on the cliffs. Bonfires available for roasting marshmallows with a view was nice. The hot tub was delightful.

10

Sylvia

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting! Loved the outdoor firepit!

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, but others note worn or dirty carpets, odors, pests, or maintenance oversights. Overall cleanliness feels mixed across stays.

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Giovanina

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was nice, the pool and hot tub were beautiful. The room could’ve used a little bit more, dusting the shampoo and conditioner had dust and left over soap scum. The curtains were stained and had a horrible smell. Some of the furniture was broken. Some blood stains on the comforter and towels

10

Tim

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great! The room was clean! The view was amazing! Nothing negative comes to mind.

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tera

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dingy and the floors were dirty, found dog kibble. The carpet was old and nasty-you don't want to walk on it. The bathroom door frame had a chunk out of it, closet hard to open and close, musty smelling because the bathroom has no ventilation for showering, toilet made continuous noise, shower dripped constantly. The beds sit in frames that are not clean. Overall it's old and not taken care of. Parking is $10/night.

10

Nick L.

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well kept older property; exceptionally clean.

8

Cynthia

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly reception staff, nice bleach smell in linens and room reassured us that the room is clean. The bathroom needs updating. The carpet needs replacing or shampooing and the room door has quite a gap around the door frame. We had a disturbing experience as someone violently shook our door trying to get in. Not sure if it was a confused inebriated person or an attempt to break in and grab a wallet etc. We were on an end unit … look all locks to be safe.

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Robert

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs a serious upgrade. Carpets replaced. First room we were in was dirty and the carpet had ugly spots on it. Asked for another room and it was better. Didn't have a microwave like the first room.

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renita

9 Apr 2025

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Stay was mediocre. Room felt dirty and we found bugs. The tub wouldn’t drain. You have to pay for parking, I’m not sure why since they own the property and parking lot. The walk to the bluffs was nice and easy, the fire pits are a nice touch and the front desk women were nice. No breakfast. Free water and coffee at the front desk.

6

Hiva

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smelly carpets old

6

camilla

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was fine, staff was friendly. Rooms are old and a bit run down. Beds were comfy. Ant colony in our bathroom.

10

Janae

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were comfortable and clean. Outside was landscaped very nice with great fire pit areas and awesome views. Staff was very nice and helpful. Close to everything.

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Rooms

Ocean-facing rooms offer standout views and many include fireplaces or patios, with some units spacious and beds comfortable. Downsides are dated decor and dim lighting, noticeable noise from above or next door, limited in-room amenities (often no microwave and inconsistent or no AC), and less-private ground-floor patios.

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ALBERT

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall okay experience for a last minute trip to the central coast but for the amount paid for the room, maybe complimentary breakfast should be offered and there should definitely be AC’s in the rooms.

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Robert

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The height of the railings on the ocean view directly obstruct the view. They need to be lower or clear Also the website looks like it’s easy screw to the beach , but it is not

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PO FAN

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking. Our partial ocean view has the bed facing the patio and the rear garden, and you can see the ocean and sunset. Great view. Fire pits are very nice in the rear garden, great place to gather and hangout at night. AC is quiet and works very well. Bedroom is comfortable. On-site dining is closed, but the two hotels next door have full restaurants that is within walking distance. Has nearby beach access which is awesome. The bed is comfortable and water pressure is good. The furniture however appears a bit aged, especially the sofa in the room. It was also rather dimly lit, there's a backlight in the bathroom mirror but the light is weak so it's a bit hard for my wife to do her makeup. A floor lamp also has burned out fluorescent bulb when we checked in, but staff soon came to replace the bulb with LED. Sound insulation is ok, you can hear someone talking in the hallway or passing by, which is typical. There's no breakfast or anything, but the lobby does have coffee, tea and hot water throughout the day and night. There's also a small pool and spa in the parking lot, with no view of the ocean which is a shame. Overall a decent hotel

8

Merrie

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The view is beautiful. Lighting in the bathroom vanity could be brighter, it’s very soft & hard to put on makeup.

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Sylvia

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not much to like . It’s very outdated . I asked for a room with a balcony , it was not the best view , it was full of dirt , and all not what the web page shows it to be . Over price for the condition of the rooms .!

8

Robert

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was awesome. Property itself needs to be updated. Amenities should include a microwave in all the rooms. Loved the Oceanview.

8

Shanice

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious. Bed was comfy. Bathroom was clean. Fireplace in the room was cute. Patio wasn’t very private. Neighbors were loud, drunk, and doing drugs. You can hear every step the upstairs neighbors make. We were near the ice machine so that was also loud. Guest at the pool were loud. We could hear everybody walking by the door. Very noisy stay.

10

Melanie

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room, my only complaint is bed placement vs slider/ window. If the bed was placed on the opposite wall, the neighbor wouldn’t be able to step onto their balcony and look right into someone in the bed. Not much privacy with the curtains open.

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laura

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in an ocean front king room. Love this view, fire pits and scenic walk. My problem was the couple above us, Sounded like they were moving furniture at 2;30am. Then they were up at 5:15 walking , showering, toilet flushing 5 times, etc... all this went on for 2 hours! Totally ruined my morning. Take my advice and only stay upstairs. And for those of you staying upstairs, please be kind to the guests below you!!!

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Katherine

14 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely view, great property very close to walkways that overlook the cliffs. Walls are thin- can hear the people above walking around and hear their tv. But staff was great, and the patio was so nice to sit and watch the sunset.

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Service

Most describe friendly, helpful front desk staff and quick help with requests or early check-in. Some report rude interactions, booking or key errors, or housekeeping lapses.

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Tim

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was great! The room was clean! The view was amazing! Nothing negative comes to mind.

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Christine

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The people at the front desk were amazingly friendly and helpful; originally had issue with the room - previous occupant must have brought a pet - and Jodi went above and beyond to address and switched out room as soon as available. Quiet location and views are outstanding.

10

Jen

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A one day stop after dropping of my son at UCLA for a break from the long drive home. Staff was very helpful and friendly and I felt very welcomed. Offered suggestions for different restaurant options. The biggest plus for me was how quiet it was whether the walls and floors were well insulated or I was just lucky, but I had the best sleep in a hotel EVER!

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yvette

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had came in ealry just to see if my room was ready and the lady rudly responded no all rooms will be ready at 4 not earlier so of course i went in at about 3 and i see her checking in another family and when i went up the other was so sweet and kindly let me check in ealier vecause there was rooms available. I've never had someone act so rude just by asking if my room was ready

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Araceli

27 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was not friendly.

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stan

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tex in room service for day 3 and no one showed up. Was able to get clean towels from off.

10

Richard

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elizabeth at the front desk was very nice and helpful.

10

Steve

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was great. Very friendly

10

Christopher

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Besides the wonderful view, the best part of the Spyglass Inn was the wonderful office staff. They were very welcoming and helpful, and Heather even gave us clean wine glasses & bottle opener to take to our room. I highly recommend this hotel, and be sure to enjoy the fire pits overlooking the ocean waves!

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Sofia

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room got double booked so as it got later got got comfy and someone almost came in and saw us in our comfy state. My husband ran to the door so he didn’t get to come in all the way. So this was not a great experience but everything else was fine and clean and comfortable

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Location

Scenic bluff-top location with ocean views, a walkway along the cliffs, and easy access to Highway 101 and nearby restaurants. There is no direct beach access on-site; you walk to stairways at neighboring properties, and the pier is a drive away.

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Maher

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful spot if you book one of the rooms overlooking the ocean. Very nice walk on the promenade and you can walk down some steps to access the beach.

10

Cathy

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot Spectacular view more peaceful away from crowds..

8

Nadia

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice location just off the highway. Accessible to the beach front. Love the fire pits in front of the cliff.

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Kim

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the view from the ocean facing rooms and the walking path behind the hotel. Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't allow pets in ocean view rooms, no micro, no ice machine, no restaurant, and 3 miles from the Pismo Beach Pier which isn't within walking distance. We were surprised to find out that they added occupancy taxes to a pet fee which was very disappointing to learn upon checkout.

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Michi

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I haven't been here for a while, but nothing has changed, for better or worse. However, this location is quite rare. It's not in an upscale residential area, and it doesn't feel cheap, and it blends in nicely with the coastline. I recommend not missing the beautiful sunrise and sunset.

10

Frank

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here several times & the Spyglass is just above the beach but it is above a bluff so you need to walk to the beach below. Great sunsets. Spyglass Inn is central to Five Cities area, San Luis Obispo & Santa Maria area so you can access highway 101 to any locations easily. The Spyglass inn restaurant is closed & being re-modeled now as the original owners retired in November 2024 so new owner & the reopening at a unknown date as of October 9, 2025. I highly recommend Spyglass Inn for any stays in the Pismo Beach & Central Coast Area.

10

Shelly

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location!!

10

Monica

2 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the walking path, fire pits, view, the grocery/food & wine shop across the road, restaurant & happy hour next door, close to freeway, park & ocean view!!

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Kelly

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a great location on the water. The rooms could use updating, starting with the carpet. The firepits outside are a nice touch and the area surrounding the property is nice and convenient. Overall good stay.

10

Natalie

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Walkable areas between the hotels and a path to beach access.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is closed or being remodeled and no breakfast is provided, so guests typically use nearby options. The lobby sells s'mores kits for the fire pits.

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Michelle

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There for my mom’s birthday beautiful property. Missing a few things and didn’t. Advertise their restaurant being closed

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PO FAN

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking. Our partial ocean view has the bed facing the patio and the rear garden, and you can see the ocean and sunset. Great view. Fire pits are very nice in the rear garden, great place to gather and hangout at night. AC is quiet and works very well. Bedroom is comfortable. On-site dining is closed, but the two hotels next door have full restaurants that is within walking distance. Has nearby beach access which is awesome. The bed is comfortable and water pressure is good. The furniture however appears a bit aged, especially the sofa in the room. It was also rather dimly lit, there's a backlight in the bathroom mirror but the light is weak so it's a bit hard for my wife to do her makeup. A floor lamp also has burned out fluorescent bulb when we checked in, but staff soon came to replace the bulb with LED. Sound insulation is ok, you can hear someone talking in the hallway or passing by, which is typical. There's no breakfast or anything, but the lobby does have coffee, tea and hot water throughout the day and night. There's also a small pool and spa in the parking lot, with no view of the ocean which is a shame. Overall a decent hotel

6

Ester

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and very friendly staff. Had no breakfast or restaurant, but was right off the 101 hwy. Had no bars or hooks to hang up towels. Liked that they had beach towels for use.

8

Gregory

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular views in ocean view rooms. Older property well maintained. Restaurant is closed. No convenient local alternatives…jump in the car.

10

Stephanie

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. I loved that the office had s'mores kits for purchase to make at the firepits.

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Frank

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here several times & the Spyglass is just above the beach but it is above a bluff so you need to walk to the beach below. Great sunsets. Spyglass Inn is central to Five Cities area, San Luis Obispo & Santa Maria area so you can access highway 101 to any locations easily. The Spyglass inn restaurant is closed & being re-modeled now as the original owners retired in November 2024 so new owner & the reopening at a unknown date as of October 9, 2025. I highly recommend Spyglass Inn for any stays in the Pismo Beach & Central Coast Area.

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Cristina

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nice but no microwave. You have to go to the office to use the microwave. The mattress was not very comfortable and the restaurant would have been great but it has closed down. The floor in the bathroom area was slippery from whatever cleaning product they used.

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renita

9 Apr 2025

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Stay was mediocre. Room felt dirty and we found bugs. The tub wouldn’t drain. You have to pay for parking, I’m not sure why since they own the property and parking lot. The walk to the bluffs was nice and easy, the fire pits are a nice touch and the front desk women were nice. No breakfast. Free water and coffee at the front desk.

10

Richard

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were looking for an ocean front property during our weekend wine tasting and beach combing adventure. Spy Glass was just the place we were looking for. Staff was very attentive, recommending local restaurants, providing extra pillows, even prepared s’mores kits we could purchase to use at the outdoor fire pits. Ocean cliff side views and a great hiking trail all in all just what we needed for a quick restorative weekend

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Pam

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds are beautiful. The view and sound of the waves crashing are amazing. The room was quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Upgrade to a beach view room with a balcony. You won’t regret it! Purchase the s’mores kit at the check in desk to enjoy around one of the three fire pits. We met a wonderful family from Switzerland. And get up early to enjoy the beauty of the ocean alone. (But being a blanket or towel because the chairs may be damp from overnight fog.)

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Month	Average price
January	US$130
February	US$141
March	US$160
April	US$193
May	US$202
June	US$258
July	US$280
August	US$244
September	US$187
October	US$173
November	US$155
December	US$146

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $147	16 $145	17 $189	18 $244	19 $260
20 $145	21 $146	22 $145	23 $146	24 $197	25 $326	26 $305
27 $145	28 $145	29 $148	30 $142

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $154	2 $451	3 $460
4 $154	5 $154	6 $156	7 $154	8 $154	9 $274	10 $375
11 $163	12 $162	13 $162	14 $163	15 $162	16 $284	17 $307
18 $161	19 $162	20 $162	21 $164	22 $162	23 $347	24 $305
25 $172	26 $171	27 $171	28 $172	29 $171	30 $264	31 $378

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Compass)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View (Patio)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Compass Patio Balcony)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Compass)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Patio)

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View (Patio)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed (Compass)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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