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Pismo Beach Shell Beach & Oceano
The beach cities of Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Oceano join Grover Beach to offer a 15-mile stretch of beach for long walks, watching shore birds and marine life, enjoying tide pools or just sitting on the sand and feeling the breeze and sun.
Enjoy views of the historic Pismo Beach Pier and take advantage of a variety of water sports like kayaking and surfing. Green spaces with trails and panoramic ocean views include Dinosaur Caves Park, Chumash Park featuring coastal wetlands, Margo Dodd Park, and the Pismo Preserve. Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to the Monarch Butterfly Grove in the cool months.
Pismo Beach and its companion communities provide lodging for every budget. Enjoy the iconic wholesome food and fine wines that are hallmarks for San Luis Obispo County. Gifts, original art, clothes, jewelry and décor can all be found tucked away in the many galleries and shops. A day or more exploring Pismo Beach gives a lifetime of memories.
Attractions
Dinosaur Caves Park
Located at the corner of Cliff Street and Shell Beach Road, this 11-acre park is popular with walkers, photographers, dog lovers, joggers and fishing enthusiasts. Observe dolphins, whales, sea otters and other sea life as well as sea and shore birds such as gulls, cormorants, and Peregrine falcons. Reservations may be required for group events. Visit www.pismobeach.org/288/Dinosaur- Caves-Park for more information.
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Ocean views
Pismo Beach is home to several parks with beautiful, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and birds and marine life that live and migrate through the Central Coast. A few
of the most popular parks with exquisite views, trails, places to rest, picnic and enjoy the scenery include:
• Chumash Park covers 38-acres of wetlands, willows, oaks and is home to a rich variety of birds and wildlife. Bring a camera. Leashed dogs are welcome.
• Eldwayen Ocean Park is meanders over a mile along the bluffs and has stairs down to the beach and the tidepools. Check a tide chart to visit during low tide to explore the tidepools.
• Margo Dodd Park, located on
a bluff above the ocean includes breathtaking panoramas of the ocean, beaches and surrounding areas. Bring binoculars and a camera. Walk the sandy beach to a tidepool at the end of Pier Street.
Hiking and scenic walks at the Pismo Preserve
The preserve provides over 11 miles of trails wandering through 880-acres of oak woodlands and coastal ridges and some of the most stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding land and beaches. Trails are marked for the direction of travel. Park is open weekdays from sunup to sunset.
Price Historical Park
This four-acre park and open space provides hiking trails
and a class 1 bike trail. The park
incorporates a self-guided history walk recognizing Chumash culture and the history of missions and Pismo Beach. The gated Meherin House and Price Anniversary House, built by Pismo Beach founder, John Michael Price, are also located in this park. Visit 365 days a year during
daylight. For additional information call Pismo Beach Recreation Division (805) 773-7039.
Pismo Beach Pier
This 1,200-foot pier is a major fishing attraction. For serious recreation, try kayaking, surfing, or scuba diving. For a more relaxed afternoon walk the pier and then head to the downtown area for shopping
Beer
HotShots Family Entertainment Center
Family Entertainment Center HotShots! Voted best fish and chips in town. All ages, open noon to midnight, offering 14 pool tables, air hockey, arcade games and 30 beers on tap! Try handmade pizza or fresh- ground burgers. Located just one block from the beach. 250 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach, hotshotspismo. com, (805) 773-4542
Ashtie's Beach Shack
Beach Attire for the Whole
Family
805-295-5055 • 240 Pomeroy Ave. Pismo Beach
Souvenirs, Boutique Clothing Beach Blankets, Toys and More
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