Living & Visiting

In this section you will find helpful information for the residents of the City of Pismo Beach. Please refer to the links on the left for the information contained in this section.

Welcome to the City of Pismo Beach!

The City of Pismo Beach was founded in 1891 and incorporated in 1946. It is located mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco with a population of 8,000. Pismo Beach is a recreation and tourism-oriented town with over 65 restaurants and more than 30 hotels, motels, inns, and RV parks.


Visitor Activities

Visitors enjoy a myriad of activities, including:

  • Bicycling
  • Bowling
  • Exploring tide pools, coves, and caves
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Miles of beautiful and clean beaches
  • Tennis
  • Walking through the Monarch Butterfly Grove

Enjoy the 1200-foot Pismo Pier for sightseeing, walking, fishing and seeing the great sunset.


Special Events

Pismo Beach holds a variety of special events, including:

  • 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show
  • Marching Band Review
  • Classic California Car Show
  • Clam Festival
  • Jubilee-by-the-Sea  Jazz Festival

In this section you will find helpful information about visiting in the City of Pismo Beach. Please refer to the links on the left for the information contained in this section.