Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Just steps from the sand and with direct access to the boardwalk promenade that runs along Pismo Beach, this upscale, beach-house-inspired resort has a relaxed and friendly vibe and makes an ideal stop heading up or down Highway 1. Most rooms have sea views and several have private balconies. For those who don’t like the sand there’s an outdoor pool just steps from the boardwalk, as well as blazing firepits for sitting out beneath the stars. The signature restaurant serves locally sourced dishes with flavourful twists overlooking the water, with live music on at weekends. Morning wellness classes on the beach are included in the rates, while nearby attractions include the iconic Pismo Beach pier and the 900-acre Pismo Reserve, a panoramic playground for hiking, biking and horse riding.