Pismo Beach Guidebook

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Pismo Beach Guidebook

Food scene

This is a great casual, local authentic Mexican food restaurant. Counter service for dining in or order to go and enjoy on the beach!
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Efren's Deli
1720 Beach St
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This is a great casual, local authentic Mexican food restaurant. Counter service for dining in or order to go and enjoy on the beach!
A local favorite for casual full service Mexican food! They also have great breakfast.
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Zorro's Cafe & Cantina
927 Shell Beach Rd
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A local favorite for casual full service Mexican food! They also have great breakfast.
Delicious Mexican food - meals include a salad and ice cream!
Me and Z's
1351 E Grand Ave
Delicious Mexican food - meals include a salad and ice cream!
Finer dining with an ocean view! This cali-mexi infused food is a perfect date night getaway. Get there in time to watch the sunset!
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Ventana Grill
2575 Price St
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Finer dining with an ocean view! This cali-mexi infused food is a perfect date night getaway. Get there in time to watch the sunset!
Super delicious Mediterranean food!
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Hapy Bistro
821 N Oak Park Blvd
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Super delicious Mediterranean food!
Just like the name - they have tons of seafood options!
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Cracked Crab
751 Price St
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Just like the name - they have tons of seafood options!
We love the gyros! And if it's your first time here, baklava is on the house!
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Jaffa Cafe
206 E Branch St
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We love the gyros! And if it's your first time here, baklava is on the house!
A tourist favorite! Counter service seafood. Take it to go & enjoy it on the beach!
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Splash Café Pismo Beach
197 Pomeroy Ave
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A tourist favorite! Counter service seafood. Take it to go & enjoy it on the beach!
Fine Dining with an ocean view. We love this place when we are celebrating special occasions!
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Vista Steak and Seafood
1601 Price Street
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Fine Dining with an ocean view. We love this place when we are celebrating special occasions!
Just like it sounds - enjoy some fish!
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Ada’s Fish House
558 Price Street
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Just like it sounds - enjoy some fish!
All you can eat sushi!! Need I say more.
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Sushi 805
460 W Grand Ave
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All you can eat sushi!! Need I say more.
Only place in town with Tempenyaki tables.
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Yanagi Sushi & Grill
555 James Way
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Only place in town with Tempenyaki tables.
Sushi in shell beach. It's delicious.
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Kanpai Sushi
2665 Shell Beach Rd
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Sushi in shell beach. It's delicious.
Italian food with homemade pasta! The gelato is a must try.
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Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
891 Price St
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Italian food with homemade pasta! The gelato is a must try.
Italian food with homemade pasta and bread! Ravioli's are made in house - and they're amazing!
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Rosa's Italian Restaurant
491 Price St
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Italian food with homemade pasta and bread! Ravioli's are made in house - and they're amazing!
Beachfront dining from their rooftop restaurant. Enjoy dinner & a sunset.
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SeaVenture Beach Hotel
100 Ocean View Ave
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Beachfront dining from their rooftop restaurant. Enjoy dinner & a sunset.
Fine dining off of the Pismo Cliffs. Great outdoor seating!
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Lido Restaurant & Lounge
2727 Shell Beach Rd
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Fine dining off of the Pismo Cliffs. Great outdoor seating!
Fine dining located right by the Pismo Pier.
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Oyster Loft
101 Pomeroy Ave
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Fine dining located right by the Pismo Pier.
All the vibes. This fine dining is a perfect date night spot!
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Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand Ave
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All the vibes. This fine dining is a perfect date night spot!
Have a relaxing day in your own private natural hot spring. Each bath uses natural water from the titular hot springs and is famously refreshing. Then end your time in one of our all time favorite restaurants that is on site here. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner with some farm to table food options on their seasonal menu.
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort
1215 Avila Beach Dr
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Have a relaxing day in your own private natural hot spring. Each bath uses natural water from the titular hot springs and is famously refreshing. Then end your time in one of our all time favorite restaurants that is on site here. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner with some farm to table food options on their seasonal menu.
A kids (and adults) favorite! Come and feed and pet the goats, chickens, ponies, llamas and cows! Enjoy seasonal festivities like pumpkin picking, hay rides, pony rides, flower picking & berry and apple picking. Their market features fresh pies, bread & pastry items! Fun for the whole family.
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Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach Dr
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A kids (and adults) favorite! Come and feed and pet the goats, chickens, ponies, llamas and cows! Enjoy seasonal festivities like pumpkin picking, hay rides, pony rides, flower picking & berry and apple picking. Their market features fresh pies, bread & pastry items! Fun for the whole family.
If you want to grab some food & go or need some last minute groceries, this is a convenient place to stop. From premade sandwiches, salad bar, hot deli, fried chicken, sushi, smoothies to coffee, this grocery store is sure to have an option for everyone in your party.
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California Fresh Market
771 Foothill Blvd
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If you want to grab some food & go or need some last minute groceries, this is a convenient place to stop. From premade sandwiches, salad bar, hot deli, fried chicken, sushi, smoothies to coffee, this grocery store is sure to have an option for everyone in your party.

Sightseeing

From about November through February, this is a must see as monarch butterflies migrate to this area!
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
400 South Dolliver Street
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From about November through February, this is a must see as monarch butterflies migrate to this area!
Every Thursday evening, head to downtown SLO (San Luis Obispo) to taste and experience what SLO living has to offer!
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Downtown SLO Farmers' Market
Higuera Street
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Every Thursday evening, head to downtown SLO (San Luis Obispo) to taste and experience what SLO living has to offer!
If the beach by the house is ever windy, head on over to Avila Beach. It is tucked away in a cove so it is typically warmer and less windy than Pismo Beach.
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Avila Beach
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If the beach by the house is ever windy, head on over to Avila Beach. It is tucked away in a cove so it is typically warmer and less windy than Pismo Beach.
Looking for a leisurely stroll or a brisk run? This is your path. 3.3 miles of paved trail that will take you to Avila Beach. Great for biking, skating, walking or running. There's even a "secret gardens" stop along the way that has light refreshments (including beer and wine).
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Bob Jones Trail Head
7009 Ontario Rd
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Looking for a leisurely stroll or a brisk run? This is your path. 3.3 miles of paved trail that will take you to Avila Beach. Great for biking, skating, walking or running. There's even a "secret gardens" stop along the way that has light refreshments (including beer and wine).
Stick some gum on the wall and take a picture for insta.
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Bubblegum Alley
734 Higuera Street
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Stick some gum on the wall and take a picture for insta.
If you have little ones, this is sure to be a favorite! Goats, pigs, llamas, cows, chickens and more! You can feed them lettuce. Ride the ponies. They have seasonal u pick areas. Fresh made pies. And more!
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Avila Valley Barn
560 Avila Beach Dr
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If you have little ones, this is sure to be a favorite! Goats, pigs, llamas, cows, chickens and more! You can feed them lettuce. Ride the ponies. They have seasonal u pick areas. Fresh made pies. And more!
Make a pit stop along the bob jones trail or park at the sycamore springs and take a short walk over the bridge. Enjoy some beer and wine in this beautiful, relaxing garden. Small snacks also available for purchase or pack in your own snacks!
Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
1215 Avila Beach Drive
Make a pit stop along the bob jones trail or park at the sycamore springs and take a short walk over the bridge. Enjoy some beer and wine in this beautiful, relaxing garden. Small snacks also available for purchase or pack in your own snacks!
Looking for a beautiful hike that gives you a vista of the whole central coast? Look no further! This one is amazing. There are certain areas with pretty good incline so come prepared.
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Ontario Ridge Trail
Ontario Ridge Trail
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Looking for a beautiful hike that gives you a vista of the whole central coast? Look no further! This one is amazing. There are certain areas with pretty good incline so come prepared.
Spend the day on the beach & end the evening bowling! This is just a short block up from the pier.
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Pismo Bowl
277 Pomeroy Ave
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Spend the day on the beach & end the evening bowling! This is just a short block up from the pier.
This park is situated on a bluff close to Shell Beach and is known for its calming atmosphere – perfect to let the kids play while you watch the ocean!
Palisades Park
This park is situated on a bluff close to Shell Beach and is known for its calming atmosphere – perfect to let the kids play while you watch the ocean!
Stunning mid level hike that spans 900 acres, has 11 miles of recreational trails and provides panoramic ocean and hillside views!
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Pismo Preserve
80 Mattie Rd
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Stunning mid level hike that spans 900 acres, has 11 miles of recreational trails and provides panoramic ocean and hillside views!

Shopping

Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! Full of Outlet Stores for the whole family.
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Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
333 5 Cities Dr
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Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! Full of Outlet Stores for the whole family.
Full of quaint local boutiques, chain stores, delicious restaurants & cute streets to walk around on.
Downtown SLO
Full of quaint local boutiques, chain stores, delicious restaurants & cute streets to walk around on.

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Quads & ATV's on the Dunes

For the adventurous and thrill seekers, reserve your quad or ATV before your trip as they do sell out for the day during peak seasons!
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Bring Layers

Pismo Beach has lovely weather all year round! It is great to dress in layers though as the morning can start out foggy, midday can be sunny and warm, and a nice cool breeze can pick up in the evening.