What to see and do while staying in Pismo Beach
This is the ultimate beach destination where you can enjoy a wide range of water sports and beach activities! Try boogie-boarding or surfing, and if you don’t have gear, there are a lot of lettings available for visitors.
If you like horseback riding, why not spend a day in wild nature, then you’ll be able to enjoy all the exciting trails all over Pismo Beach. Or try your hand at golfing, one of the most popular activities in the area. The two main resorts include Black Lake Golf Resort and the Avila Beach Golf Resort, plus Pismo State Park also has its own large golf range.
A popular hobby for locals is fishing down on the pier, where you might just catch a hefty red snapper. At Pismo Beach, you can fish without a license, and you can rent all the necessary fishing gear at the pier.
Kitesurfing is an exciting water sport here at Pismo Beach, and most of the kiteboarders come in spring, when the conditions are best. Skydiving is another option for extreme sports lovers here on Pismo Beach. The newly-built 8,000 foot tandem jump is also a thrilling experience. Stand-up Paddleboarding is a great leisure sport to try all year round, and you’ll find letting shops lining the beach with adequate gear like boards and wetsuits. From the coast, you'll enjoy some of the best, most spectacular views of California.
Take the whole family and rent a kayak to explore the many caves, rocks and natural formations near the water’s edge. Your kids can even try the many All-Terrain-Vehicle tours, exploring coastal areas for the best holiday experience. Incidentally, the 3,600 acre off-road area of Pismo beach/Ocean Dunes is the only California State Park where ATV's are allowed to roam.
