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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Pismo Beach
We've collected top 10 mentioned free attractions in Pismo Beach from other articles such as If you only have a day, New York Times' 36 hours column, Lonely Planet Top Choices.
Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Pismo Beach
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
4.8 (213 ratings)
4.5 (144 ratings)Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife.
100 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445, USA
ParkNature & ParksRecreation center
Bishop Peak
4.9 (50 ratings)4.5 (217 ratings)Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksGeologic FormationsLookoutsMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
4.5 (42 ratings)4 (66 ratings)This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails.
3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksEducationVolunteer organizationGardensMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Cerro San Luis Obispo
4.8 (12 ratings)Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak.
California 93405, USA
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If you only have a day
Bubblegum Alley
4 (1639 ratings)3.5 (841 ratings)An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage.
733 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Outlet mallNeighborhoodsPoints of Interest & LandmarksMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store
4.8 (8 ratings)800 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Historical landmarkBalloon storeEvent management companyGift shopParty equipment rental serviceParty storeMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
4.6 (631 ratings)4.5 (623 ratings)Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop.
751 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
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If you only have a day
Point San Luis Lighthouse
4.7 (155 ratings)5 (155 ratings)1 Lighthouse Rd, Avila Beach, CA 93424, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesLighthousesMentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Just getting to this scenic 1890 lighthouse, overshadowed by Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, is an adventure. The cheapest way to reach the lighthouse is via a rocky, crumbling, 3.75-mile round-trip hiking trail, for which guided-hike reservations are required. If you’d rather take it easy and ride out to the lighthouse, join an afternoon trolley tour (reservations also required). Inside the lighthouse you can inspect an original Fresnel lens and authentic Victorian-period furnishings."
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
4.7 (143 ratings)4 (31 ratings)Established in 1972, this 85-acre state reserve features trails, wildlife & centuries-old oak trees.
1801 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA 93402, USA
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Cerro San Luis Obispo
4.8 (12 ratings)Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak.
California 93405, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksMountainsMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Bishop Peak
4.9 (50 ratings)4.5 (217 ratings)Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksGeologic FormationsLookoutsMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Bubblegum Alley
4 (1639 ratings)3.5 (841 ratings)An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage.
733 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Outlet mallNeighborhoodsPoints of Interest & LandmarksMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Pismo Beach
Bishop Peak
4.9 (50 ratings)4.5 (217 ratings)Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksGeologic FormationsLookoutsMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Cerro San Luis Obispo
4.8 (12 ratings)Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak.
California 93405, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksMountainsMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
4.5 (42 ratings)4 (66 ratings)This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails.
3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksEducationVolunteer organizationGardensMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Pismo Beach
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
4.8 (213 ratings)4.5 (144 ratings)Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife.
100 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA 93445, USA
ParkNature & ParksRecreation centerMentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in The Central Coast
"Part of the spectacular Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, this 3,600-acre coastal playground is one of the few places in California where you can…"
Cerro San Luis Obispo
4.8 (12 ratings)Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak.
California 93405, USA
Mountain peakNature & ParksMountainsMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
4.5 (42 ratings)4 (66 ratings)This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails.
3450 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksEducationVolunteer organizationGardensMentioned by If you only have a day
If you only have a day
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