This year’s spring break called for a road trip to a hidden gem known as Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach is a classic California beach town located on the spectacular central coast. The central coast roughly spans the region northwest of Los Angeles and south of San Francisco. This area is not densely populated like LA and San Francisco, letting mother nature reign supreme. Picture a dramatic rocky coastline with long white beaches, on one side and on the opposite side, vast rolling lush hills and vineyards. The juxtaposition of the two landscapes is absolutely breathtaking.
We wanted to stay somewhere where we could welcome the natural beauty, of Pismo Beach and most importantly we wanted a family friendly hotel. Preferably one that offered suites because sharing a single hotel room with little ones is just not a vacation. Going to bed at 7pm with my children is not my idea of a good time. After all, bedtime is when the party for us parents begins!
Where to stay?
We decided to stay at the Pismo Lighthouse Suites, an all-suite coastal modern oceanfront hotel. Situated on the bluffs of Pismo Beach and recently named a Family Vacation Critic Favorite for 2019. It offers 70 spacious, comfortable and newly remodeled suites with two bathrooms each. You can even bring your family dog!
We stayed in one of their spacious 950 square foot two-room oceanfront suite featuring sweeping ocean views from our private balcony. Our suite offered a king bed in the bedroom, ensuite bath with a soaking tub, guest bathroom with a glass shower. Plus, a living room with a full size pull out sofa bed, kitchenette and did I mention two bathrooms? This came in super handy after swimming in the pool. The boys were able to take a bath while I showered in the guest bathroom.
Amenities
The hotel is exceptionally family focused, their Steal-A-Robe Package package includes a child sized hooded robe (perfect for drying off after some pool fun) and treats the kiddos to an ice cream treat and dinner at a local pizza parlor! The grounds feature an OCEANFRONT pool (how sweet is that) an open air family play deck. The deck is inviting and loaded with family games like ping pong, mini golf, life size chess and checkers, badminton, a play structure, hop scotch, and more! Plus, it has plenty of seats for gathering and relaxing. It was so nice to sit back and unwind while the boys played. It was even nicer to not have to drive anywhere or try to entertain the boys in the hotel room. The deck was the perfect and most convenient spot to get all the wiggles out.
We also loved the convenience of complimentary parking & complimentary continental breakfast that included the boys’ favorites, waffles & sausage. My favorite part was drifting off to sleep each night to the waves crashing. The ocean is magic and so good for the soul, right?
Final Thoughts
Pismo Lighthouse Suites is perfect for anyone; this hotel is ideally positioned to enjoy summers in the central coast. We absolutely loved it! The suites are clean, modern and huge, so perfect when traveling as a family The location, amenities & value cannot be beat either. We cannot wait to go back!
I filmed some stories for my Instagram, you can watch them here!
** PLEASE NOTE: Pismo Lighthouse Suites hosted us for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. I only recommend places that I truly enjoy and love. Thank you so much for the support! **
24 Comments
Katie
What a truly wonderful place to vacation!!! I would love to go there with my family. It really looks like it has the perfect balance of kids fun as it is still enjoyable for the adults.
lucylouandco
Yes, it is very well balanced. Fun for everyone!
Shauna
This is awesome! Keeping it in mind for when we go there next!!!
lucylouandco
Yes, you should! You’ll love it!
DRIS WALLACE
Wow looks amazing😍 I want to stay here!
lucylouandco
It’s so beautiful! You should next time you make it up there!
Marissa
This place looks like it’s very family friendly! I have to check it out!
lucylouandco
It really is and that made such a difference for us. Yes, your boys will love it!
Taylor
Lucy! This sounds so fun! I love all of the amenities geared for the kids, I think a lot of hotels lack that. Also a waterfront pool? Whaaaat! 😍 awesome vaca spot !
lucylouandco
Yes, I agree! So many don’t take into account that family amenities are so important. It can really make or break a trip. Oh, my goodness, the pool location was prime!
Niki
This looks absolutely amazing! What a perfect place for a family vacation. It really looks like they accommodate families well!
lucylouandco
They really do! I can’t wait to go back!
Jennie
Wow, that looks so beautiful!!
lucylouandco
It’s really nice and they just remodeled it!
Marissa
What a beautiful place and perfect for kids!! I will add this place to our road trip list. Thanks for sharing 😊
lucylouandco
So perfect for families! The central coast is magic, you must visit soon!
Amanda
This looks amazing! We have always only visited pismo but have never stayed there.
Now I definitely want to! Keeping this spot in mind thanks for sharing!
lucylouandco
It’s a great little weekend getaway!
Jane
I have always wanted to go to Pismo Beach! I have family and friends that go often and have seen pictures and it’s always so pretty out there!
lucylouandco
Gosh, the central coast has my heart, it is just stunning! You should definitely go check it out. They have a great little farm in town.
Sara
Looks like such a great place for kids. I love the ocean too. What a fun place.
lucylouandco
It really is so perfect for families. Thank you for reading!
Bekah
Looks like a fun place to visit!
lucylouandco
It was so perfect!