About This Beach
Pismo Beach spans several miles of expansive shoreline on California’s Central Coast, anchored by a vintage wooden pier extending 1,200 feet into the Pacific. Once known as the “Clam Capital of the World,” this classic beach town offers vehicle access to certain sections of beach, extensive dunes for ATV riding, and the Monarch Butterfly Grove where thousands of butterflies migrate annually. Downtown Pismo Beach features shopping and dining opportunities with ocean views, complemented by a relaxed atmosphere and moderate climate year-round.