Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Pismo Beach

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Pismo Beach

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
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
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
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"Part of the spectacular Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, this 3,600-acre coastal playground is one of the few places in California where you can…"
Bishop Peak
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 FormationsLookouts
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
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 organizationGardens
Cerro San Luis Obispo
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 & ParksMountains
Bubblegum Alley
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 & Landmarks
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurchMissions
Point San Luis Lighthouse
Point San Luis Lighthouse
4.7 (155 ratings)5 (155 ratings)
1 Lighthouse Rd, Avila Beach, CA 93424, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesLighthouses
Mentioned 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
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
ParkNature & ParksState Parks

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Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store
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 store
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurchMissions
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
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 organizationGardens

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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
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 organizationGardens
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
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
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksChurchMissions
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
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
ParkNature & ParksState Parks

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Point San Luis Lighthouse
Point San Luis Lighthouse
4.7 (155 ratings)5 (155 ratings)
1 Lighthouse Rd, Avila Beach, CA 93424, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesLighthouses
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in California
"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."
Cerro San Luis Obispo
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 & ParksMountains
Bishop Peak
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 FormationsLookouts

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3.9 (663 reviews)
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