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Pismo Beach, California

Pismo Beach is a city in the southern portion of San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. It had an estimated population of 8,072 at the 2020 census, up from 7,655 at the 2010 census.

Type CityPopulation 8,072

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Oceano County Airport.

History

Pismo Beach is a city in the southern portion of San Luis Obispo County, in the Central Coast area of California, United States. It had an estimated population of 8,072 at the 2020 census, up from 7,655 at the 2010 census. The Pismo clam was named for the long, wide beach where they were once found in abundance.

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 6.5 mi to the centre
975 Airport Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (United Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Santa Maria Public Airport District Directions Santa Maria Public Airport District (SMX) 20 mi to the centre
3249 Terminal Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93455 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Allegiant Air, United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Las Vegas, Los Angeles (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Oceano County Airport 3 mi to the centre
Oceano, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Oceano County Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pismo Beach, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences

Sightseeing