Pismo Beach Vacation Preview: See It Now: Photo Tour
Why Should You Vacation in Pismo Beach?
If you're planning a Pismo Beach vacation, it's perfect for a family getaway or a wild time playing on the sand.- With wide, sandy beaches, there's plenty of place to work on your tan, build a sand castle or dig for Pismo clams.
- The sand dunes are a fun place to ride an ATV or take a guided tour in a Hummer vehicle. Passenger vehicles can also drive on part the beach here.
- If you get tired of the beach, the San Luis Obispo wine country is nearby.
Things to Do on a Pismo Beach Vacation
Riding on the dunes is the most popular activity at Pismo Beach, but there's plenty to do besides that. Browse a list of everything you can do during a Pismo Beach vacation.Where to Stay on Your Pismo Beach Vacation
You'll find plenty of hotel options for your Pismo Beach vacation. Many people also spend their Pismo Beach vacation in a recreational vehicle and our list of area campgrounds includes some companies who will rent you an RV and deliver it to your campsite even if you don't own one.Where to Eat on Your Pismo Beach Vacation
You'll find plenty of places to eat on your Pismo Beach vacation, and some nice places for oceanfront dining. Use our guide to where to eat in Pismo Beach to help find the best places to go.Events for Your Pismo Beach Vacation
- Monarch butterflies winter at Pismo State Beach from November through February
- The Pismo Beach Classic car show brings lots of cool autos to town the third weekend in June
- The Pismo Beach Clam festival happens in October
Best Time to Take a Pismo Beach Vacation
Californians know that summer isn't our best beach season, but in case you're planning a Pismo Beach vacation from somewhere else, the California coast is prone to "June gloom," when the offshore marine fog layer stays on shore all day long. The condition often extends into July.The best time for a Pismo Beach vacation, weather-wise is Spring or Fall, when skies are clearer and crowds smaller.
