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PISMO BEACH
Classic California beach town
»DINE, BEACH
COMB, PLAY,
EXPLORE!
Pismo Beach
Conference &
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SUNSET ON THE PIER in Pismo Beach,
above; shopping for wine, below.
MIDWAY BETWEEN San Francisco and
Los Angeles on California’s Central Coast,
Pismo Beach is so beloved that both
Northern and Southern California residents
claim it equally. The picture of an ideal
California beach town, complete with a
sandy strand and wooden pier, is exactly
what you get with Pismo Beach.
The optimal beginning to a visit here is
to take a stroll on the iconic Pismo Beach
Promenade, offering panoramic views of
the beautiful coastline. From here, visitors
can also get a glimpse back at the homes,
hotels, restaurants and shops in town.
Pause a moment, smell the salt air, and plan
your Pismo Beach itinerary.
Wine Country and Cuisine
It’s easy to add quality wine-tasting experi-
ences to your Pismo Beach experience,
because the winemaking regions of Edna
Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley and Avila Valley
are located only 10 minutes outside of town.
In town, many restaurants include local wines
on their extensive wine lists, to be paired with
seasonal wine country-inspired cuisine.
One of the benefits of Pismo Beach’s
Central California location is its access to
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the bounty of land and sea. Taste fresh culi-
nary creations at new restaurants Oyster
Loft, Flagship and Mattie’s Bay & Eatery,
while you can still get favorite dishes at
tried-and-true Lido, Marisol, Splash Café
and Yanagi Sushi & Grill.
Pismo’s Great Outdoors
Beaches serve as Pismo Beach’s front yard.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an intrepid
adventurer or a lover of leisure—the sandy
shores along the Pacific Coast are available
for nearly any level of adrenaline or relax-
ation. Sports enthusiasts can find plenty to
do, whether their favorite pastime is golf,
fishing, surfing, kayaking, kiteboarding or
horseback riding. Romantics enjoy lin-
gering on the beach to watch the sunset, sea
otters, and migrating whales. And a visit to
the grounds of the cliffside Chapman Estate
allows beautiful coastal views.
With six state beaches, two nature pre-
serves and three state parks within a
30-minute drive of town, Pismo Beach is a
treasure for outdoor adventurers. Discover
the best on land by foot or bike, while your
top options for water excursions are kayak,
surfboard and stand-up paddle board.
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