Chumash village
Discover the Clam Capital of the World
Pismo Beach is a quiet and laid-back town between San Francisco and Los Angeles with friendly and laid-back people. There’s something to do for everyone here: surfing, exploring the dunes or kayaking, hiking, watching the butterflies at the Butterfly Grove, wine tasting while watching the sunset and the seafood.
Pismo Beach’s iconic pier is 1200-foot-long. It was built in 1924 after the first wharf, which was built in 1882.
Fun Fact
The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Park offers 20 square miles of pristine Dunes in which you can drive onto the beach and dig a fire pit for a bon fire anytime of the year.
PISMO BEACH
Pismo Beach Visitor Information Center
581 Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
805-773-4382
www.experiencepismobeach.com
History
Pismo means “tar” in the language of the native Chumash Indians. Franciscan missionary found a Chumash village near the creek in September 1769. The neighborhoods of Shell Beach and Sunset Palisades were originally the site of a Chumash village.
Population: 8,213
Getting Around
Car is recommended at Pismo Beach as public transportation is not convenient to explore. If you plan to explore only the town square area, then walking is fine.
Peace of Mind Exploration
Covid-19 Travel Updates
Hotels are open at Pismo Beach. Restaurants are open for delivery/curbside pickup. Beach access and parking is allowed for one-hour maximum.