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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Oceano
California Fresh Market and
picnics, the perfect match
for a spring outing
Warming days mark the begin-
ning of picnic season. The
fresh ocean breezes and quaint
coastal vistas found in San Luis
Obispo County’s Five Cities area
are ideal for day trips, taking a hike,
Pack a lunch, hit
the road, and
enjoy spectacular
sights and great
food
relaxing on the beach, or doing
some sightseeing. Top it all off with
a delicious picnic of fresh food and
ingredients from California Fresh
Market.
California Fresh Market in
Pismo Beach offers a delicious
selection of gourmet, organic, con-
ventional, and freshly
made products that
are perfect com-
panions to
an outdoor
excursion.
Picnick-
ers can
stock up
on fresh
bread,
meats,
cheeses,
and veggies,
or grab some-
thing from the
deli, sushi corner,
or coffee and juice
bar, and don’t forget the chips,
treats, and drinks!
The grocery store focuses on
keeping things, “hyper-fresh and
hyper-local.” Hyper-local food
paired with a hyper-local view?
What’s better than that?
Choose an adventure
The Five Cities region consists
of Pismo Beach, Grover Beach,
Arroyo Grande, Oceano, and
Halcyon, an unincorporated area
in the southeast part of Grover
Beach. Each city is unique, with
its special history, terrain, and
outdoor destinations.
No visit to the Five Cities area
is complete without checking
out these iconic Central Coast
outdoor destinations. Pack up
the family and a picnic lunch and
head out to one of these beloved
picnic spots.
Dinosaur Caves Park—If you
are looking for a place to enjoy a
picnic lunch and let the kids play,
Dinosaur Caves Park is ideal.
This popular, 11-acre, oceanfront,
bluff-top park is a local favor-
ite for families, photographers,
dog lovers, and anyone looking
to enjoy fresh ocean air. The
park includes sweeping
views, a grassy area,
restrooms, and a
play struc-
ture with a
dinosaur,
dinosaur
eggs,
concrete
sea ani-
mals, a
tot swing,
and The
“USS
Imagina-
tion,” a play
ship. Dinosaur
Caves Park is a top
pick for families in Five
Cities and is located at 2701 Price
Street in Pismo Beach.
Pismo Beach Pier—The
iconic Pismo Beach Pier is a must
for visitors to SLO County. The
pier and the nearby promenade
Picnic-ready choices await at California Fresh Market.
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www.bradsofpismo.com
209 Pomeroy Ave., Pismo Beach • (805) 773-6165
Come relax & dine on Pismo Beach’s
largest outdoor patio!