Pismo Beach
A classic California seaside town with a long wooden pier, wide beaches, and a winter grove where monarch butterflies roost. Dune driving is also possible.
Pismo Beach lies about 20 minutes' drive south of San Luis Obispo. Its pier, about 365 metres long, is a favorite spot for watching sunsets and surfing, and the town is famous for its clam chowder restaurants. From November to February, the monarch butterfly grove south of town gathers thousands of overwintering monarchs. It is free to visit, and volunteers give talks. To the south, the Oceano Dunes allow vehicles to drive on the sand. Pismo Beach is about an hour from Cambria.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Madonna Inn
- Bubblegum Alley
- Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
- Montaña de Oro State Park
- Morro Bay Museum of Natural History
- Morro Bay Embarcadero
- Morro Rock
- Cayucos