We wanted to get away from the smoke in Los Angeles from the fires. My son had bronchitis and I am asthmatic. We stumbled upon the Pismo Lighthouse Suites. They only had two suites left, so we took one for $119. The bummer of our room was that we were facing the freeway, but it was not so bad as I anticipated. We had two rooms and two baths and it was great cause I could put my son to bed and then stay up and read. It was nice to have a suite.

Outside, in the courtyard, there is a giant, human-sized chess game that my son loved playing with, along with minature golf set and ping pong. I would go back but stay on a suite right on the beach. We really enjoyed it, it was great for children, and by the way, there is great German restaurant in Shell Beach, Austrian House where we had dinner. Breakfast (which is included) at the hotel was neat, good early morning food.

I would highly reccomend this hotel. I also would love to try the other hotel in Avila Beach.

This was a very pleasant place to stay. Minimal noise, and the atmoshpere was wonderful. The employees were great and very friendly.

Used as an overnight stop for costal trip after the Big Sur, before LA.. It was foggy so we did not see it at its best. The rooms are situated over the parking garage & getting to them it does not look great, a bit more motel than hotel. However, once you are in the suites are wonderful. Very clean, comfortable and spacious. We had two bedrooms, one King & two doubles. Each had its own ensuite shower - great with three teen age daughters. Each suite overlooks either the spectacular beach or the activity deck, with a small balcony.
There is a heated poof & jaccuzi on the cliff edge overlooking the sea, a games deck with volleyball, ping pong, mini golf & a giant chess board!
Breakfast is in the rate & good buffet of the usual pasteries & cereals together with a make your own waffle iron!
The do not serve dinner so you have to drive to Pismo or for a wider choice St Luis Obispo.
Overall a very good hotel overlooking a fantastic beach - we wish we had stayed a few days longer.

We had a partial view of both the pool area and the sea. Found the accomodation very clean, room nicely decorated. Internet access available in the reception area
No issues with noise, apart from the sound of the ocean, and a little noise from the nearby highway.
Access to the beach via some steep steps, a nice walk into Pismo - around 10-15 minutes.
Overall, a nice place to stay, if a little quiet in the evenings.