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Beachwalker Inn & Suites MOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 805-773-2725; www.pismobeachwalkerinn.com ; 490 Dolliver St; r from

$120; )
Two blocks uphill from the beach, this renovated motel with a small outdoor heated pool
lets you sleep peacefully atop deluxe mattresses. Suites have kitchenettes. Rates include
morning coffee and pastries.

Pismo Lighthouse Suites HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 800-245-2411, 805-773-2411; www.pismolighthousesuites.com ; 2411 Price
St; ste incl breakfast from $275; )
With everything a vacationing family needs - from kitchenettes to a life-sized outdoor
chessboard, a putting green, table tennis and badminton courts - this contemporary all-
suites hotel right on the beach is hard to tear yourself away from. Ask about off-season
discounts. Pet fee $30.

Sandcastle Inn HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 800-822-6606, 805-773-2422; www.sandcastleinn.com ; 100 Stimson Ave;
r incl breakfast $169-435; )
Many of these Eastern Seaboard-styled rooms are mere steps from the sand. The top-floor
ocean-view patio is perfect for cracking open a bottle of wine at sunset or after dark by the
fireplace. One-time pet fee $75.

Eating

Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab ICE CREAM
( GOOGLE MAP ; www.docburnsteins.com ; 114 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande; snacks $3-8;
11am-9:30pm Sun-Thu, to 10:30pm Fri & Sat; )
In neighboring Arroyo Grande, Doc's scoops up fantastical flavors such as Merlot rasp-
berry truffle and the 'Elvis Special' (peanut butter with banana swirls). Live ice-cream lab
shows start at 7pm sharp on Wednesday. From Hwy 101 southbound, exit at Grand Ave.

Old West Cinnamon Rolls BAKERY