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.
Where to stay
653 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · shellbeachinn.com
2727 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · thedolphinbay.com
2651 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · innatthecove.com
701 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · thepismobeachclub.com
100 Ocean View Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · seaventure.com
2555 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · staypacificpoint.com
2757 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · cliffshotelandspa.com
198 Main St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · pismoinn.com
651 5 Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · oxfordsuitespismobeach.com
2241 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · seacrestpismo.com
555 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 · premierinnspismobeach.com
2351 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · cottage-inn.com
2705 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · spyglassinn.com
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · edgewater-inn.com
775 N Oak Park Blvd, Grover Beach, CA 93433 · ihg.com
2121 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · tidespismobeach.com
147 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · marriott.com
150 S 5th St, Grover Beach, CA 93433 · pacificinngroverbeach.us
135 S 5th St, Grover Beach, CA 93433 · usamotels.top
850 N Oak Park Blvd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 · bestwestern.com
601 Cypress St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · hilton.com
601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · hilton.com
490 Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · pismobeachwalkerinn.com
1400 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 · hilton.com
340 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · seagardeninn.com
1601 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · thepalomarinnpb.com
150 N 5th St, Grover Beach, CA 93433 · seaviewinngb.com
230 Dolliver St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · bluesealinn.com
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170 Main St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 · dolphincovemotel.com
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1170 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · locations.in-n-out.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1390 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · locations.panerabread.com
Restaurant · Ada's Fish House is a family owned and operated establishment, boasting fresh fish and seafood in a relaxed atmosphere. · 558 Price Street · adasfishhouse.com
American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 611 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, 93449 · dennys.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 1209-1221 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 867 North Oak Park Boulevard, Pismo Beach, 93449 · locations.tacobell.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00+ · 1127 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach, 93449 · capecodeatery.com
Steak, Pizza, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00 · 1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo… · emberwoodfire.com
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 801 Price Street, Pismo Beach, 93449 · giuseppesrestaurant.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:15,17:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 953 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, 93433 · izakayaraku.blogspot.com
Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 206 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · jaffacafe.us
Country, Gastropub, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · 307 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · masonbarag.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 221 Pomeroy Avenue · mosbbq.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: step-free access · 649 Pier Avenue · oldjuanscantina.com
Hawaiian, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00 · 1452 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · reddirtcoffeehouse.com
Juice, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 1200 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande,… · virtjuice.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su-Mo 08:00-20:00 · 133 Bridge Street, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · vixcreeksaloon.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-16:00 · 131 East Branch Street · cafeandreinicoffee.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 601 Price Street, Pismo Beach, 93449
Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 401 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, 93449 · delspizzeria.com
Fish, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 195 Pomeroy Avenue · splashcafe.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 1759 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, 93449 · meischineserestaurant.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 228 West Grand Avenue, 93433 · ponopacifickitchen.com
Beef Jerky, Fast Food · Beef Jerky fast food · 702 Dolliver Street · jerkyjerkyfresno.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 620 Cypress Street
Cookies, Ice Cream · Cookies ice cream
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 590 Dolliver Street
AçAí, Fast Food · AçAí fast food
Tea, Cafe · Tea cafe
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Yogurt, Cafe · Yogurt cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream · 1800 E Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, 93433
Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1775 Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, 93433 · bk.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:30-20:00 Features: takeaway · 806 Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · restaurants.subway.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 2131 Price Street, Pismo Beach, 93439 · blastandbrewpismo.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2757 Shell Beach Road, 93449 · cliffshotelandspa.com
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Coffee Shop restaurant · 170 West Grand Avenue, 93433 · stationgrill.net
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 25 West Grand Avenue, Grover… · finsbarandgrill.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00 · 150 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, 93420 · palomesapizza.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 · 1090 Price Street, Pismo Beach, 93449
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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
- United Airlines UA (EM2) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Phoenix*
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.
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
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- United Airlines UA (EM2) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
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.
Oceano County Airport 3 mi to the centre
Oceano, CA, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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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
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing