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Things to do in Pismo Beach

Banner Airways Warbird Adventure Rides
Their classic biplanes are fun, and the views outstanding.
Dune Buggie Rentals
Custom-built dune buggies from one to five seats.
Dunes Center
The visitor for the Pismo dunes offers exhibits about the unique landscape and sponsors docent-led hikes and tours.
Great American Melodrama
They've been entertaining for over 30 years, presenting family-friendly, vaudeville-style shows and musical comedies year round.
Monarch Butterfly Grove
From late October through February, thousands of Monarch butterflies cluster in nearby eucalyptus and pine trees. When they fly off in the morning, they look like colorful, orange leaves.
Nude Beaches
Two of San Luis Obispo County's nicest nude beaches are very near Pismo Beach.
Oceano Dunes State Beach and Vehicular Recreation Area
These sand dunes provide a playground for off-highway enthusiasts and offer visitors a place to swim, surf, fish, camp and hike.
Pismo Hummer Adventure
They offer exciting rides over the dunes in a Hummer vehicle. This company also operates under the name Xtreme Hummer Adventures.
Pismo State Beach
This state park has an ocean lagoon, is popular with bird watchers and is close to many conveniences in town.
Prime Outlets Pismo Beach
If you've got an urge to shop, this outlet center is one of the largest in the area.
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