Whether visiting or living in this California destination, there are many things to see and do. Here are attractions, activities and events of interest:

Attractions- Pismo Beach Pier, a wooden plank pier over the Pacific Ocean that includes free fishing, a beach concession, public restrooms, picnic tables, benches, and during the holidays, an artificial Christmas tree.

Women and Girls in Swimsuits at Pismo Beach in 1909

Dining- Among the favorites is

Pismo Beach - The Splash Cafe in Pismo Beach

Events -

Some of the city highlights include an annual Classic Car Show, Pumpkins on the Pier and Holiday Tree Lighting on the Pier Wine tasting and wine trails are just minutes from the beach.

Pismo Beach Pier Christmas Tree, California

Pismo Beach Classic Car Show

Easter Egg Hunt at Dinosaur Caves, Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, CA

Festivals - Pismo Beach Clam Festival

Shopping - Pismo Outlet Shopping offers name brands for less. Pismo Beach features Prime Outlets shopping,

Sports - Pismo Beach loves surfing, horseback riding, and the tourist favorite—all terrain vehicles (ATV) riding on the Pismo Dunes.

Vacations - Hotels overlook or are on the beach. A California Welcome Center which sees the most traffic of all the Welcome Centers, and a visitors center downtown provide assistance with free literature, information, maps and directions.