Experience Real Estate in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is a small California beach town with traditional seaside activities and modern amenities on the Central Coast. It is in San Luis Obispo County approximately 12 miles south of the city of San Luis Obispo. The estimated population is 8,092 (57% female and 47% male) with a -0.47% growth rate this year.

Typical Pismo Beach Temperatures

Warm weather conditions usually prevail year-round. From March to May - occasional showers, sunny skies and mild to warm temperatures are standard. June to August - Early morning fog and overcast skies, which usually clear by midday. September to November - sunny skies, warm temperatures, and calm winds are the norm on most days. And from December to February - sunny skies, warm temperatures, and calm winds with occasional rain showers and cool temperatures.

Pismo Beach History

It all started in 1542, when Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo christens San Luis Bay as Todos Santos (All Saints Bay).

• 1769 – Don Gaspar de Portola and parties camped in the area. “The party continued over the sand dunes and then descended to the beach, along which they walked for several miles before camping for the night. Near their camping place was an Indian village of some forty people” this was according to the diary of Costanso, a member of the Portola expedition. The same beach is known today as Pismo Beach.
• 1840 – The Mexican government established the 8,830-acre Rancho el Pismo and granted it to Jose Ortega. The area was divided into much smaller parcels in 1850 since California statehood dissolved the earlier land grants.
• 1881 – Pismo’s first wharf was built by San Francisco businessmen.
• 1887 – John Price sells the Pismo Beach Hotel to A.E. Pomeroy and Charles Stimson.
• 1891 – The Southern Pacific Railroad opened a railroad depot at Edna Road, connecting Pismo Beach with San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.
• The early 1900s – The turn of the century was a wild time in Pismo Beach. Pismo was known for its many saloons, along with several notorious brothels. Other businesses offered a variety of entertainment which includes: bowling alley, dance hall and a skating rink, Hotels such as the El Pizmo Inn and the Wave Hotel welcomed tourists from all over California, and soon the overflow created Tent City, rows and rows of clean, relatively comfortable beach tents that rented for $8 a week.
• 1911 – Many thousands of clams on the beaches led city officials to set the first clam limit at 200 per day.
• 1924 – The new Pismo Pier was completed. It was rebuilt after incurring damage in the early 1890s and was considerably longer than it is today.
• 1945 – On New Year’s Day, a group of businessmen decided to hold a clam bake and car race on the beach, with one event calling for the men to wade out into the cold ocean to dig for clams. This event marked the first Clam Festival.
• 1983 – Major storm washes out the Pismo Pier.
• 1985-86 – Pismo Pier was rebuilt in the design as it stands today.
• 2017-18 – Pismo Pier rehabilitated to keep it safe for years to come.
• 2019 -21 - Redesign Pismo Pier Plaza with new features unlock including a full reconfiguration of the parking lot, new concrete pavers and planter areas, new site furnishings and artwork, new showers, bike, and surfboard racks, seating areas, shade structures, a new beach access structure and a play area for children.

Real Estate in Pismo Beach California

Most houses in Pismo Beach have between two and five bedrooms. Condos with one or two bedrooms are also in demand. See pricing and listing details of Pismo Beach condo for sale. Ocean views, indoor pools, and rooftop decks are some of the amenities homebuyers will find in luxury homes. There are also luxury condos with three bedrooms in the downtown area. Houses on the beach are available. 

What to do in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is a great place to get away from the crowds and relax at a leisurely pace. It offers a unique sense of belongingness for locals and visitors of all ages.

Here are a few recommended activities that you can take advantage of:

• Wander along our beach boardwalk and 1,200-foot pier
• Award-winning local wines for wine lovers
• Enjoy dining fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, pork, and chicken dishes from local farms
• Ride a bike through town or on breathtaking rural roads
• Hike a trail along the bluffs, or through scenic wildlife sanctuaries and giant sand dunes
• Engage with beach waves! Build a sandcastle, fish, surf, and swim
• Golf one of our five nearby courses
• Search for treasures in our many shops and galleries

Stay for a weekend, a week, or a season, Pismo Beach offers a full range of lodging options for every budget. Pamper yourself in a luxurious resort or hotel, feel at home in a deluxe vacation rental, pull right in and enjoy one of our unique RV Resorts, or connect with mother nature on a snug campsite or on the beach.

Central Coast Wine Country

Find Pismo Beach unparalleled closeness to wine country. Regardless of whether you're searching for your favorite wine, or simply a spot to watch the sun go down, Pismo Beach has something for you and for all. At the point when you head back to the seashore, make certain to bring a jug of your number one find to appreciate as you watch the dusk and get comfortable for another marvelous Exemplary California evening in Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach Tasting Rooms & Breweries:

• Tastes of the Valleys | 911 Price St Pismo Beach, CA 93449
• Sans Liege Wines | 870 Price St Pismo Beach, CA 93449
• Puffer’s of Pismo | 781 Price St a, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
• Pismo Brewing Company | 500 Cypress St s2, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
• The Boardroom Beer Pub | 160 Hinds Ave #101, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
• Shell Beach Brewhouse | 160 Hinds Ave #101, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Pismo Beach Cuisine

It all starts with fresh kale and heirloom tomatoes from the farm down the road. Fish from neighborhood boats. Breads and baked goods from the midtown pastry kitchen. Wines from the amazing grape plantation a couple of miles away. Food doesn't get a lot fresher than this, and in Pismo Beach - you can access everything over town. Skilled culinary experts use fresh ingredients from local farms to make delightful dishes, combined with the best country wines. Eating choices run the range, from exquisite eateries and vibrant steakhouses to easygoing, family-run bistros. And the best part is, you can pick up your own ingredients at the farmers market and local shops.

Here are our favorite Pismo Beach restaurants:

CASUAL DINING

• Coco’s Bakery Restaurant | 411 5 Cities Dr. Pismo Beach, CA 93449– (805) 773-3240
• Honeymoon Café | 999 Price St Pismo Beach, CA 93449– (805) 773-5646
• Pismo Fish & Chips | 505 Cypress St Pismo Beach, CA 93449– (805) 773-2853

BAR & GRILL

• Hoagies Sandwiches & Grill | 580 Cypress St #M5 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-3580
• Mo’s Smokehouse BBQ | 221 Pomeroy Ave Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-6193

FINE DINING

• Cracked Crab | 751 Price St Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-2722
• Rosa’s Ristorante Italiano | 491 Price St Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-0551
• Yanagi Sushi & Grill | 555 James Way Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-3535

DELI

• DePalo & Sons | 2665 Shell Beach Rd #L Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-1589

QUICK EATS

• McDonald’s | 350 5 Cities Dr. Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-3549
• Taco Bell | 867 N Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 474-4141

COFFEE/SWEETS

• Pismo Yogurt | 187 Pomeroy Ave Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 773-5938
• Surfside Donuts | 603 Dolliver St Pismo Beach, CA 93449 – (805) 295-6069

Check out the full Pismo Beach dining directory.

Stay in Pismo Beach

Enjoy stunning perspectives on the Pacific and spoil yourself in a rich oceanfront resort. Stay in the core of downtown at one of our numerous lodgings or motels. Enjoy the comforts of home in a family-friendly vacation rental, or connect with nature by staying at one of our famous RV parks or comfortable campsites. It is proud to say that everything you seek is in Pismo Beach.

Here's a few HOTELS/MOTELS for you to choose from:

• DOLPHIN COVE MOTEL | 170 Main Street Pismo Beach, CA 93449 - (805) 773-4706
• HILTON GARDEN INN | 601 James Way Pismo Beach, CA 93449 - (805) 773-6020
• MOTEL 6 PISMO BEACH | 860 N. 4th Street Pismo Beach, CA 93449 - (805) 979-9809
• PISMO BEACH HOTEL | 230 Pomeroy Avenue Pismo Beach,CA 93449 - (805) 773-4445