Pismo Beach

MILES OF UNSPOILED BEACHES
Pismo Beach,  formerly known as the "Clam Capital of the World" and now known as "Classic California," preserves the spirit of early California with 23 miles of unspoiled sandy beaches including Pismo State Beach Park, dramatic rugged coastlines, and the 1,200 foot Pismo Pier  lined with fishing enthusiasts.

Take a horseback ride along the surf line, explore pebbled coves and tide pools beneath steep rocky bluffs, or experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean by kayak. The white, sandy, uncrowded coastline offers a perfect landscape for kite flying, shell gathering and sand castle building, all close by your Pismo Beach hotel, motel or beach vacation rental. Pismo Beach is a recreation and tourism-oriented town with over 65 restaurants and more than 30 hotels, motels, inns and RV parks.  Visitors enjoy a myriad of activities including golfing, bicycling, walking through the Monarch Butterfly Grove, tennis, horseback riding, scuba diving, bowling, hiking, miles of beautiful and clean beaches, exploring tide pools, coves, and caves. Enjoy the 1200 foot Pismo Pier for sightseeing, walking, fishing and watching the spectacular sunset. 

Pismo Beach holds a variety of special events including the 4th of July Fireworks Show, Clam Festival, Band Review, Car Show and Jubilee-by-the-Sea Dixieland Jazz Festival.   Due to its location and tourism, this area of Pismo and Shell beach remains one of the most expensive locations in San Luis Obispo County.
Pismo Beach is home to California's only drive-able beach.  Experience the famous sand dunes on a Hummer excursion or your own recreational vehicle. Annually, thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Pismo Beach, clustering in California's largest populated Monarch butterfly grove from late October through February.

If you are looking for a prime beach spot on one of the central coasts most popular beaches and vacation destinations,  you must investigate Pismo Beach and all that it has to offer.