50 Reasons to Love Pismo Beach
It only takes one or two special moments to fall in love with Pismo Beach, but in case you’re looking for a good excuse to visit (or stay for good), consider these 50 reasons to love this coastal paradise and all the majesty and entertainment the surrounding area holds.
- The BEACH, of course!
- Splash Cafe’s “World Famous” Clam Chowder
- Oceano Dunes, the most popular California state park is just minutes away
- Close to wine country, wine tours, wine tastings…
- The 1,200-foot Pismo Pier – one of California’s most popular pier fishing destinations
- Surfing, surfing, surfing
- Scrumptious restaurants galore – chow down on everything from seafood to turkey nuts
- Clam digging
- Monarch butterflies!
- The Wine, Waves, and Beyond event that raises money for AmpSurf while you hit the waves
- The majestic bluffs
- Fabulous Pismo Beach hotels offering amazing ocean views (We know a good one if you need a recommendation!)
- Hummer Dune Tours
- Hiking
- The Pismo Outlets, where you can (and should) shop ‘til you drop without an ounce of guilt
- The place to be for an ATV vacation
- Feeling the ocean breeze
- Bowling! A classic game, still alive and kicking at Pismo Bowl, one of the oldest bowling alleys around
- A-ma-zing sunsets
- The classic California beach town that’ll take you back to childhood vacations when life was simple, people were down to earth, and all you needed for a good time was sand and surf
- Tempting tide pools
- Sky-diving
- Jubilee by the Sea, the world-class traditional jazz fest
- Located just 10 minutes from SLO Town, the “happiest city in America”
- The enchanting and breathtaking Hearst Castle, just a short drive away.
- Jet-skiing
- Rocking Fourth of July fireworks
- The Pacific Breeze Concert Series at Dinosaur Caves Park: a three-show spring series featuring exceptional regional musical groups along with family and children’s activities. And, it’s free!
- Sea kayaking
- Beach shops filled with must-have knick knacks and beach paraphernalia
- Napping on the beach
- December’s Holiday Harmony and tree-lighting that rings in the holiday season Pismo Beach-style
- Award-winning golf courses
- The Classic at Pismo Beach Car Show
- The art galleries of Pismo Beach and nearby towns
- Running on the beach
- Biplane rides
- The Farmers Market on Pismo Pier, and nearby Farmers Markets in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande. Any day you stay, there’s a Farmers Market nearby!
- Art in the Park
- People-watching during the summer when the hustle and bustle of downtown is in full swing
- The Clam Festival – a huge local event!
- Horseback riding on the beach
- Guided nature tours
- One of the best places to escape the inland heat
- Kite boarding – it’s trending!
- Fantastic fall weather thanks to offshore breezes that make for a nice, warm day at the beach!
- The powerful Pacific Ocean
- The Sand Dunes of Guadalupe
- Coves and caves
- Home of the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel (shameless plug!)
Don’t just take our word for it – come to Pismo Beach as the SeaCrest celebrates 50 years of creating memories for our guests, and enjoy the mellow and welcoming atmosphere that we’ve cultivated over the past five decades for locals and visitors alike. SeaCrest is an iconic retro-chic dog-friendly Pismo Beach hotel situated on a five-acre oceanfront bluff with unique beach access – hey, that’s five more reasons to love Pismo Beach.
We hope you’ll join us to “Celebrate our 50 Years” in beautiful Pismo Beach.
