- Our list of the best things to do in Pismo Beach, California, features the top 138 nearby activities — including 72 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Pismo Beach, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Pismo Beach, CA , followed by 111 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Santa Maria, Atascadero and Rancho Santa Margarita
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10.7 Miles
93%
395 votes
1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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San Luis Obispo is home to the California Polytechnic University, a leading research university. 'Cal Poly' is most renowned for its engineering, physics and mathematics programs. It is also a center of computer science and innovation.
11.3 Miles
San Luis Obispo features many hiking trails. Bishop Peak is one of the most strenuous due to its steep incline. The trail is four miles long and takes physically fit hikers roughly two hours to complete its circular route.
13.9 Miles
84%
45 votes
2990 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Besides the scenic beauty of the place, El Chorro Regional Park is also popular for its annual Renaissance Fair, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, many hiking trails, well-maintained campsites, nearby golf course, club houses and more.
14.4 Miles
78%
46 votes
3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
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Featuring Mediterranean plants, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden offers a variety of gardens with benches and walking trails. It also hosts events like crafts workshops, ecological lectures, gardening events, and more.
14.9 Miles
Featuring a clean, relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, Dunbar Brewery is a great place to spend time with friends while enjoying a variety of refreshing beers. Offerings include English Style Ale, India Pale Ale, Scottish Heavy, and more.
15.5 Miles
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7 votes
3270 Gilardi Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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SLOSA Rifle & Pistol Range has a shooting range and also sells targets. Entrance into the shooting range is weather-dependent.
15.8 Miles
Valencia Peak is one of the most striking mountains in the Montana de Oro State Park with the Valencia Peak Trail being the primary method for reaching the summit. It is actually the shortest and most direct route to the top.
15.9 Miles
Islay Creek Trail is good for running or hiking. It is fairly flat, and it takes you along a canyon and a stream.
15.9 Miles
Known as the town's largest park, Preisker Park is a 40-acre park that offers a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include two playgrounds, picnic and barbecue areas, and a large perimeter walking trail.
16.2 Miles
Boomers Santa Maria is a family fun center located in California's central coast. The center features bumper cars, go karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, a rock climbing wall and an arcade.