Pismo Beach's Central Location Offers Easy Access to a Vast Range of Activities.

Choose from the categories to the right and explore the diversity of Pismo Beach. We have everything from Hearst Castle to a grreat selection of local wineries within easy reach. Like golf! We have four courses within a short drive. Need fresh water? We have Lake Lopez within 15 miles. Salt water is our specialty. Surfing, Kite Boarding, Pier Fishing, Skim Boarding or just swimming is right at our front door.

Immediately south of Pismo Beach is the Oceano sand dune area . It is recognized by scientists, conservationists, government agencies, and the public as the finest, most extensive coastal dunes remaining in California.

Pismo Beach is surrounded by golf courses. There is horseback riding on the beach, fishing off of our pier. Kite surfing is starting to show up on a regular basis when the wind is right.

Fishing in Pismo Beach
Fishing from the Pier generally results in some good catches of red snapper and ling cod. No license is required for pier fishing, but is required for deep sea or surf fishing. Bait, tackle and rental gear are available on the pier.
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Patriot Sportfishing : (805) 595-7200

Horse Back Riding in Pismo Beach
Ride private trails through the spectacular Oceano Dunes and Beach.
The Livery Stable : (805) 489-8100

Kite Surfing and Paragliding
At XtremeBigAir they simply always stay on the xtreme cutting edge of kitesurfing! so GO XTREME with us!

Golfing in Pismo Area
Try out a new set of woods on one of area's world-class golf courses. Black Lake and the Avila Beach Golf Resort are with in ten minutes of Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach even has it's won 9 hole executive course at Pismo State Park. Interactive Area Golf Map .
Avila Beach Golf Resort (805) 595-4000
Pismo State Beach Golf Course: (805) 481-5215
Black Lake Golf Course : (805) 343-1214
Cypress Ridge: (805) 474-7979

Nearby Attractions
The Oceano sand dune area is recognized by scientists, conservationists, government agencies, and the public as the finest, most extensive coastal dunes remaining in California.

A short driving distance away is the charming Danish town of Solvang and the historic communities of Santa Ynez, Ballard, Buellton, Los Olivos, and the old village of Arroyo Grande.