Things to do in Pismo Beach

Activities, attractions and tours
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Pismo Beach Pier featuring fishing as well as a small group of people
Pismo Beach showing surf and general coastal views
Pismo Beach featuring a beach as well as a couple
Pismo Beach which includes a lake or waterhole

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Areas of Pismo Beach

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Downtown Pismo Beach

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If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Shell Beach

Shell Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Margo Dodd Park and Dinosaur Caves Park.

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Pismo Heights

Though Pismo Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pismo Beach Pier and Price Anniversary House.

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Sunset Palisades

While Sunset Palisades isn't home to many top sights, Avila Hot Springs and Pirates Cove are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Saint Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Pismo Preserve.

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South Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in South Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Spa at Dolphin Bay and Avila Hot Springs.

South Palisades