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Pismo Beach Oceanfront Hotel on the Shell Beach Bluffs
Spyglass Inn sits on the Shell Beach bluffs with 82 rooms and an ocean-view lawn where fire pits glow at sunset. A year-round heated pool, spa, and direct bluff-walk beach access suit couples, families, and pet owners. Rooms come with private balconies or patios, and the Edna Valley wineries and Oceano Dunes are within easy reach.
What You Get
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A stay at Spyglass Inn on the Shell Beach bluffs in Pismo Beach, with ocean-view fire pits and a heated pool
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Direct bluff-walk beach access steps from the property, with stairways down to the Shell Beach coves
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Year-round heated pool and spa on-site, with sun loungers and pool towels available
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Free Wi-Fi included in all rooms, plus in-room mini-fridge, coffee maker and 55" HD TV
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Close to Pismo Beach Pier, Splash Cafe and Oceano Dunes, all within about 3 to 9 miles
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Amenities
- Pool: Year-round heated outdoor pool
- WiFi: Complimentary in all rooms
- Spa: Outdoor spa on-site
- On-site dining: Westerly Shell Beach all-day restaurant adjacent
- Accessibility features: ADA-accessible rooms with specific accessible features
- Business center and meeting rooms: Voyager Room with kitchenette for meetings and events
- Outdoor pool: Heated, open year-round
- Pet friendly: Dogs, cats, birds and fish welcome in designated rooms
- Direct beach access: Bluff walkway and stairways to Shell Beach coves
- Fire pits: Ocean-view fire pits on the clifftop lawn
Room Details
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Room Details
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Partial Ocean-View King Room with Balcony
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 3 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Children 17 and under stay free, while guests 18 and older incur a $10 surcharge per guest, per night.
- Room amenities: Private Balcony, Free Wi-Fi, 55" HD TV
- Includes: Partial ocean view - views of the Pacific coastline from a third-floor room
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
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Classic Double-Queen Room
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Children 17 and under stay free, while guests 18 and older incur a $10 surcharge per guest, per night.
- Room amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Mini-Fridge, 55" HD TV, In-Room Safe
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
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Classic Double-Queen Room with Balcony or Patio
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Children 17 and under stay free, while guests 18 and older incur a $10 surcharge per guest, per night.
- Room amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Mini-Fridge, 55" HD TV
- Includes: Balcony or patio with garden or pool views
- Occupancy: 2x Queen Bed
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Ocean-View King Room with Patio and Fireplace
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
- Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 3 guests
- Above Standard occupancy: Children 17 and under stay free, while guests 18 and older incur a $10 surcharge per guest, per night.
- 310 sq ft
- Room amenities: Gas Fireplace, Coffee/tea maker in room
- Includes: Ocean view - spectacular view of the ocean from a downstairs room with a private patio
- Occupancy: 1x King Bed
Getting There
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Getting There
- Nearest Airport: Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) — 124 miles away
Location Highlights
Attractions Nearby
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Attractions Nearby
Pismo Beach Pier (3 mi from hotel) — A 1,200-foot oceanside pier open for fishing, strolling and sunset watching at the foot of downtown Pismo Beach.
Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove (3.9 mi from hotel) — The largest overwintering site for western monarchs, with tens of thousands clustering in eucalyptus branches from late October through February.
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (9.1 mi from hotel) — One of the last places in California where you can legally drive onto the beach, with miles of open dune field and oceanfront camping.
Avila Valley Barn (1.7 mi from hotel) — A family-owned farm stand with u-pick fruit, a petting area, hay rides, a seasonal hay maze and homemade pies on Avila Beach Drive.
Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems
Shell Beach Coves & Tide Pools — Rocky coves and tide pools directly below the Shell Beach bluffs, reachable via the Palisades bluff walkway and stairways near the hotel.
Point San Luis Lighthouse (4.1 mi from hotel) — An 1890 Prairie-Victorian lighthouse above San Luis Obispo Bay, reachable only by docent-led trolley or the Pecho Coast Trail.
Trip Ideas
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Trip Ideas
Bluff-to-Beach Morning — Walk the bluff path from the inn to Shell Beach tide pools and Dinosaur Caves Park, then return for the heated pool and fire pits at sunset.
Avila Valley Day — Combine Avila Valley Barn, the Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail, Point San Luis Lighthouse and Pirate's Cove Beach in one full-day loop.
Pier, Chowder and Dunes — Hit Old West Cinnamon Rolls, Pismo Beach Pier, Splash Cafe's bread-bowl chowder, Oceano Dunes and Cracked Crab in a classic Pismo day trip.
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Fine Print
Cancellation & Changes
- A 72-hour cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
- Room upgrades: upgrades may be available at check-in for an additional cost.
- No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
- No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.
- For all hotel/lodgings in California booked more than 72 hours in advance, purchasers will have 24 hours after the reservation is confirmed to request a refund.
Check-in & Check-out
- Check-in after 4 PM.
- Check-out before 11 AM.
Eligibility & ID
- Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
- Guests must be 18+ to check in.
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
- Cash is not accepted.
- Credit card required at check-in.
Fees & Charges
- Parking: On-site parking $10 per night plus tax.
- The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.
- $40 per night ($150 maximum per stay).
Other
- Pets are welcome (contact the hotel for details).
- No smoking inside the property.
- Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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