By Stephanie Loleng
What to See & Do in Pismo Beach California
Whether it be riding horseback along the
beach, sea kayaking out in the open water or wine tasting in nearby Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys, vacationing in Pismo Beach, California, offers an array of things to see and do for the whole family. The weather is nice all-year around and there's a variety of lodging and restaurants that will have you feeling like you made the right choice for your vacation. Depending on what time of year you are visiting, there's various events specific to the season--in January and February take a monarch butterfly tour. In the summer months, peruse the Shell Beach Farmer's Market.
Sports activities at Pismo Beach
There's an array of sports and recreation activities in Pismo Beach. Among these are fishing, golfing, horseback riding and kite boarding. Fishing from the pier requires no license and results in catching red snapper and ling cod. Black Lake and Avila Beach Golf Course are within 10 minutes from Pismo Beach. Ride horseback on private trails along Oceano Dunes and the beach. And don't forget kite boarding near the beach.
Adventurous Activities at Pismo Beach
Among the many things to do in Pismo Beach, for the adventurous types you can take airplane rides, go on Hummer dune tours and go sea kayaking.
Other Activities
If you'd like something a bit more relaxing to do while at Pismo Beach consider taking a short drive down Price Canyon Road to a dozen wineries in Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys. You can also visit legendary newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst's famous home, Hearst Castle, a 55-mile drive from Pismo Beach.
About the Author:
Stephanie Loleng has written professionally since 1998 for print, radio and the web. She has contributed to the travel anthology "Expat: Women's True Tales of Life Abroad," and was a segment producer for the Peabody Award-winning radio documentary "Crossing East." She holds a Bachelor of Arts in literature and history from the University of California.
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