{"id":10302,"date":"2015-01-26T15:36:06","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T15:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=10302"},"modified":"2017-04-29T17:48:11","modified_gmt":"2017-04-29T17:48:11","slug":"things-to-do-in-pismo-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/10302\/things-to-do-in-pismo-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach Bliss: Things to Do in Pismo Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">With a few rough edges and a lot of homespun charm,\u00a0Pismo is the quintessential beach town. It\u2019s laid-back and unassuming, much like the people who call it home. There&#8217;s certainly something about the combination of 310 sunny days year, etched mountains, moody beaches, and a cornucopia of fresh, local foods that makes stress a foreign concept. Whether you lounge in the sun&#8217;s golden glow or adventure in the surrounding nature, after a few days of Pismo you feel like\u00a0you\u2019ve had a month off work. \u00a0Here, some great\u00a0<strong>things to do in Pismo Beach.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><b>What to do<\/b><\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Wave riding.\u00a0<\/strong>We set sail with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralcoastkayaks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Central Coast Kayaks<\/a>\u00a0(1879\u00a0Shell Beach Road). The company offers kayak and Standup Paddleboard rentals, but we opted for a tour of the coast&#8217;s\u00a0hidden caves and coves. After an initial period of gentle paddling\u2014 during which we watched\u00a0sea lions sunbathing on tiny ocean islands and pelicans perched upon craggy rocks, scanning the water for their breakfast\u2014we learned the art of working with the waves to maneuver through\u00a0the narrow gaps between stacks and arches and make up the rocky coastline.\u00a0<strong>Directions: <\/strong>Bike or take\u00a0Bus 21.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10308 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-weekend.jpg\" alt=\"pismo beach weekend\" width=\"349\" height=\"349\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10308 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-weekend.jpg\" alt=\"pismo beach weekend\" width=\"349\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-weekend.jpg 400w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-weekend-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-weekend-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-weekend-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/noscript>Set sail.\u00a0<\/strong>For those who prefer a little less manual labor in their ocean explorations, <a href=\"www.avilabeachpier.com\/businesses\/seaweed-express\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Avila Beach Boat Charter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0offers a\u00a0Seaweed Express shoreline tour, which departs from nearby Port San Luis. \u00a0The small size of the speedboat allows access to many of the hidden caves and coves along the coastline.\u00a0<strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong>Take the Avila Beach Trolley.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Apples and grapes<\/strong>.\u00a0There are several wineries located in nearby Avila Beach and Avila Canyon. Taste and tour one a bike ride along the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobjonestrail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob Jones Trail<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kelseywine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelsey Vineyard<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(1947 See Canyon Road) is\u00a0nestled in the woods of See Canyon, and easily reachable by bike. \u00a0The Kelsey family has owned the winery and tasting room since 1999, sourcing many of their grapes from their vineyard 30 miles north in the small town of Creston. With names like &#8220;Red Delicious&#8221; and &#8220;Golden Delicious,&#8221; the wines celebrate the fertile area, and the aptly named &#8220;Hot Tub&#8221; wines even use fermented juice from local apples to create a clean, crisp red or white, the perfect complement to a barbecue dinner followed by a lazy backyard soak.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After a tasting at Kelsey ($5), cruise over to <strong>Creekside Farm Orchard<\/strong> (1691 See Canyon Road)\u00a0to sample some of the apples that make up the wines, and sip on some fresh cider. \u00a0used to make these delicious wines at \u00a0You can taste a variety of apples, as well as the local cider.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10317 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/1921916_800308756665583_1567984282_n.jpg\" alt=\"Cliffs Resort\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10317 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/1921916_800308756665583_1567984282_n.jpg\" alt=\"Cliffs Resort\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/1921916_800308756665583_1567984282_n.jpg 612w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/1921916_800308756665583_1567984282_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/1921916_800308756665583_1567984282_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/1921916_800308756665583_1567984282_n-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Those who prefer not to ride can still get their fill at the cluster of wineries located in Avila Beach, all accessible by the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/slorta.org\/avila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avila Beach Trolley<\/a><\/strong>, which runs throughout the spring an summer.\u00a0 For general information about wineries in the area, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.avilawinetasting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avila Wine Trail website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">Where to eat<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Breakfast of champions.\u00a0<\/strong>The adorable <strong>Mon Ami<\/strong> (230 Pomeroy Ave.) cafe whips up its\u00a0delicious crepes right in the dining room. \u00a0We opted for a savory (with bacon, eggs and mushrooms) and a sweet (with a symphony of fresh berries).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sea(food) and sun.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cliffsresort.com\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marisol<\/a><\/strong> (2757 Shell Beach Road) is an ideal spot for no-fuss lunch and dinner, offering a wide selection of simple meat and seafood dishes like Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Sushi Fried Rice. \u00a0There\u2019s an outside patio with ocean views, or you can even eat your supper by the poolside.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Windows on the water.\u00a0<\/strong>With its spectacular coastal views and delicious &#8220;coastal fusion&#8221; cuisine, <a href=\"http:\/\/ventanagrill.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ventana Grill<\/strong><\/a> (2575 Price St.) is a great venue for fine dining. \u00a0The restaurant is situated on a bluff and juts out over the cliff edge, and its spectacular ocean and sunset views pair perfectly with fresh catches and Mexican spice.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10309 alignright lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-activities.jpg\" alt=\"pismo beach activities\" width=\"351\" height=\"344\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10309 alignright lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-activities.jpg\" alt=\"pismo beach activities\" width=\"351\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-activities.jpg 400w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-activities-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/pismo-beach-activities-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">Where to stay<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Rooms with views.\u00a0<\/strong>Although they are a bit removed from the center of town, the oceanfront hotels along Shell Beach Road are tough to beat. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cliffsresort.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cliffs Resort<\/strong><\/a> (2757 Shell Beach Road, from $195 per night) is large and well-landscaped grounds, with a good-sized swimming pool and hot tub as well as gym and spa. The rooms are spacious and modern, and many offer\u00a0ocean views.\u00a0Apparently there is also a secret beach (so secret, in fact, that we weren\u2019t able to find it!).\u00a0The resort also\u00a0offers a complimentary shuttle service from the Amtrak station in San Luis Obispo. Bikes are available for $8 per hour (it&#8217;s about a 20-minute cycle into the city center), and Bus 21 stops at the nearby Spyglass Inn, and runs into town.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Pier pressure.\u00a0<\/strong>Set one block from the Pismo Beach Pier, the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepismobeachhotel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pismo Beach Hotel<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(230 Pomeroy Ave., from $99) is a casual spot offering easy access to the beach and all town activity. This beautifully restored historic hotel was the setting of the Clark Gable film\u00a0<em>Strange Cargo<\/em>, filmed here i 1937. Perks include continental breakfast, gas-burning stoves, and a lovely Spanish-style courtyard. The hotel offers an array of rooms, ocean-view suites, and\u00a0apartment suites with full kitchens.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">Getting there<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Take <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/coast-starlight-train\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amtrak&#8217;s Coast Starlight<\/a> from Jack London Square to San Luis Obispo, and then take Bus 10 to Pismo Beach Premium Outlet Centre (20 minutes, $2), and Bus 24 back into town.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10315 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ZnsgJ3nVPVzx9FxGfbNYS3RGUu4xL1yEhkjycOgLIDo.png\" alt=\"biking pismo beach\" width=\"358\" height=\"223\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10315 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ZnsgJ3nVPVzx9FxGfbNYS3RGUu4xL1yEhkjycOgLIDo.png\" alt=\"biking pismo beach\" width=\"358\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ZnsgJ3nVPVzx9FxGfbNYS3RGUu4xL1yEhkjycOgLIDo.png 932w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ZnsgJ3nVPVzx9FxGfbNYS3RGUu4xL1yEhkjycOgLIDo-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/ZnsgJ3nVPVzx9FxGfbNYS3RGUu4xL1yEhkjycOgLIDo-40x25.png 40w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">Getting around<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It&#8217;s easy to explore the area without a car.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>By bus. <\/strong>A variety of buses run throughout the area, and between March and October, the free Avila Beach Trolley shuttles passengers from the center of Pismo Beach to Avila Beach, stopping at the oceanfront hotels on Shell Beach Road along the way. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.slorta.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority<\/a> for schedules and information.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>By bike.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/wheelfunrentals.com\/Content\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wheel Fun Rentals<\/a><\/strong> (100 Stimson Ave) offers bike rentals ($8 per hour, $25 a day), as well as surreys ($20 per hour), choppers ($10 per hour) and fun cycles ($10 per hour). There are four locations: at the Sandcastle Inn, next to the parking lot by the pier (guided tours available), at SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel (bikes only), and at Cliffs Resort (bikes only).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Photos: Pismo Beach Conference &amp; Visitors Bureau,\u00a0Kelsey\u00a0Quetsch, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/centralcoastpictures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Central Coast Pictures<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[mappress mapid=&#8221;132&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a few rough edges and a lot of homespun charm,\u00a0Pismo is the quintessential beach town. It\u2019s laid-back and unassuming, much like the people who call it home. 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