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PISMO BEACH
A celebration of classic California beach culture
BEACHCOMB,
EXPLORE, ENJOY
THE COAST
PISMO BEACH
CONFERENCE &
VISITORS BUREAU
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Midway between San Francisco and
Los Angeles on California’s Central
Coast, Pismo Beach’s central loca-
tion makes it a good home base for
exploring the breathtaking landscape as
well as nearby attractions like Hearst Castle
and the wine regions of Edna Valley, Paso
Robles, Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara.
THE PIER in Pismo Beach, above; Edna Valley Wine
Region is only a few miles from downtown Pismo
Beach, below.
View from the Coast
The Pismo Beach Pier dates to 1924, and has
recently re-opened after an $8.7-million
renovation project. It’s an optimal vantage
point from which to view Pismo Beach and
understand the interconnected nature of
the town and the Pacific Ocean. Its classic
appearance evokes the beauty and romance
of the California coastline, and the pier is a
natural gathering place for locals and vis-
itors alike. Two modified airstream trailers
have been added—a visitors’ center and one
serving local cuisine.
Varied Ocean Getaway Hotels
One of the benefits of its Central California
location is that Pismo Beach has a wide
variety of lodging that lets guests enjoy
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beauty and bounty of land and sea. From
oceanfront hotels with beautiful views to
affordable motels, family friendly vacation
rentals to upscale RV parks, there’s a room
that fits everyone’s style—including the style
of your canine best friend, because Pismo
Beach has several dog-friendly options. The
newest beachfront hotel, Vespera Resort on
Pismo Beach, is an award-winning Marriott
Autograph Collection hotel with an upscale
beach house-inspired design celebrating the
best of Pismo’s beach culture.
Pismo’s Great Outdoors
Measuring more than 900 acres, the Pismo
Preserve has diverse opportunities for out-
door enthusiasts. Enjoy hikes, runs, bike
rides and more than 10 miles of ranch roads
and trails that weave through rolling
grasslands, oak woodlands and coastal
ridgelines with spectacular views of the
Pacific Ocean stretching from Port San Luis
all the way past the Oceano Dunes to Point
Sal. This vast landscape is a perfect example
of what makes Pismo Beach appeal to those
in search of California’s golden past and an
ideal coastal getaway.
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