Pismo Beach Travel Blog

Pismo Beach Travel Blog

Beach Picnics

Beach Picnic Tips A Classic California summer calls for a picnic at the beach! Set the Scene: Use a shade umbrella or sun-tent for comfort and spread your picnic on a tablecloth on the sand. It's lighter than a blanket and easier to wash. Fun Finger Foods: Pack finger foods to avoid packing…

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To Everything There is a Season to Experience Pismo Beach

In Pismo Beach, every season offers a nature-focused escape. With over 26 miles of pristine coastline throughout our rich natural world, you can kayak or SUP along outstanding vistas of rugged coastline and oceanic caves nestled beneath palisades accompanied by migrating marine life such as…

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Amgen Tour of California 2019 Route Revealed

AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA 2019 ROUTE REVEALED ANNOUNCEMENT PRESENTED BY VISIT CALIFORNIA Fans Will Have the Chance to Test the Queen Stage with L’Etape California Public Ride Coming to Mt. Baldy in the Spring LOS ANGELES (Jan. 31, 2019) – The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most…

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Pismo Beach Guide & Mobile App

Planning the perfect day in Pismo Beach just got much easier! We’re excited to unveil the Pismo Beach Guide on our site with integrated mobile apps, an interactive way to map out everything you don’t want to miss in Pismo Beach. Designed with our partners at Visit Widget, this tool provides a new…

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Sandcastle Building in Pismo Beach

Alas, the last weeks of summer are upon us and as I walked along the Pismo Beach shoreline this evening at sunset, I noticed that so many industrious children and creative adults were building the most interesting architectural feats of sand. What is so amazing to me is that all you need is sand…

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Best Beach Foods

“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James A summer afternoon on the beach is simply, quintessential for a relaxation and pleasure. When it is accompanied by the best seasonal delights, it makes the…

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Creative Beach Games

Creative Beach Games When a day of surfing and swimming at the beach is not enough to entertain all of the troops, it’s time to get moving and be creative. Here are three fun activities you will be interested in trying, no matter what are your ages! Sand Menagerie: Though sandcastles are always…

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Finding the Right Bodyboard

Finding the Right Bodyboard Surfing and ocean sports are main attractions on Pismo Beach’s pristine coastline. Bodyboarding is one of the most popular watersports for visitors because it is quickly learned and loads of craic (* Pronounced: crack; Irish slag for “fun” )! So if you are considering…

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