Pismo Beach originally belonged to the Spanish. Jose Francisco Ortega’s grandson, Jose Ortega, was the owner of the land. Six years later, it was sold by Jose to Isaac Sparks, and later on he sold it to John Michael Price. Pismo Beach was officially established in 1891. One of the historical attractions that you can find at Pismo Beach is Price’s house now called Price Historical Park which is also a historical landmark, a registered one. The beach was named after the native word for tar, which was a valuable source in canoe production at the time. In 1882 Pismo got its first wharf which was turned into a full length pier in 1924.
Pismo Beach: location
Pismo Beach is located in the famous central coast of USA, between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is a part of San Luis Obispo County. It stretches along the Pacific coast and 101 Highways. If you prefer flying, the closest airport is Oceano County Airport. In Pismo Beach there is only one elementary and one high school.
Pismo Beach: attractions
One of the most interesting attractions that Pismo Beach has to offer is the Clam Festival held every October, because Pismo Beach is also known as the Clam Capital of the World since 1950. Pismo Beach has over 20 hotels and 40 restaurants to offer to its visitors. Among many notable things in the area, there are Oceano dunes recognized by scientists as the finest dunes remaining in California. If you are a fan of tour drives, you can go for biplane rides or sea kayaking. Also in case you are a sporty type, there is a variety of activities that you can perform, such as: bowling, at the Pismo Bowl, a family owned bowling alley established in 1939; fishing, golfing, surfing, kite boarding and skydiving. For those who like historical sites or nature, it is worth noting that within Pismo Beach area you can find a Dinosaur Cave Park, an 11-acre park with several dinosaur sculptures as well as dinosaur eggs and a galleon. Located nearby is also one of the most popular sites, the Hearst Castle as well as wine country, home to several artisan vineyards making some of the trademark vines of the area. You can also rent ATVs to have fun on the beach or visit any of the aforementioned sites. Besides ATVs there are also rentals for bikes, jet skis and motorized scooters. One of the rather peculiar sites at Pismo Beach is the Monarch Butterfly Grove on the southern boundary.
Pismo Beach: conclusion
Pismo Beach offers many interesting things to pass your time for any age, from kids to the elderly. The climate is influenced by the ocean and is thus a very comfortable even during very hot days. It is also a great place to come and arrange your business, you can organize meetings and celebrations all the while enjoying some of the America’s finest vines, clams and nature while staying in luxurious hotels. With all the other perks, Pismo Beach is also very accessible to tourists due to its many airports and a major highway stretching by.
