Pismo State Beach

California State Beach · San Luis Obispo County

HoursVehicle Day Use hours are from 7:00am - 10pm.
Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
CountySan Luis Obispo
CampingYes

Pismo State Beach entrance fee

$5 per vehicle

Pismo State Beach hours

Vehicle Day Use hours are from 7:00am - 10pm.

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Pismo State Beach

Camping, hiking, swimming and surf fishing along the Central Coast dunes. The Monarch Butterfly Grove here is one of California's largest western monarch overwintering sites.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Tent camping
  • RV/trailer sites with hookups
  • RV access

Contact

Phone805-473-7220

Address928 Pacific Avenue, Oceano, CA 93445

Upcoming events at Pismo State Beach

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

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