Pismo State Beach offers visitors all kinds of attractions: surfing, camping, hiking, swimming and fishing. The beach is popular with bird watchers and the park includes important habitat for over-wintering western monarch butterflies. Be sure to visit the Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center at the entrance to Oceano Campground on Pier Avenue. The visitor center is open daily from 12pm-4pm.
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The weather can change quickly. Layered clothing is recommended.
Pismo State Beach is split between the town of Oceano and Grover Beach off Highway 1.
Off Highway Vehicle rentals are available within 2 blocks of the park. Off Highway Vehicles are only allowed to be driven at Oceano Dunes SVRA just south of Pismo State Beach.