Location: Pismo Beach is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the cities of Arroyo Grande, and Grover Beach to the south. San Luis Obispo is approximately 15 miles north. Pismo Beach is 196 miles north of Los Angeles and 249 miles south of San Francisco.

Access: Pismo Beach is located along the U.S. Highway 101. State Highway 1 branches off the 101 to provide access to the downtown and pier before continuing inland through the communities of Oceano and Guadalupe.

Transportation: Public transportation directly to Pismo Beach is limited, therefore most visitors use their own vehicles when traveling to the city. Air: Airport facilities are available 10 miles north in San Luis Obispo, with United Express, American Eagle, Skywest and Alaskan Airlines offering flights. Bus: Normal stops include Arroyo Grande and a main depot in San Luis Obispo. Rail: AMTRAK has a depot in Grover Beach and a main depot in San Luis Obispo and provides free bus service for passengers to the Five Cities Area.

Climate: The coastal climate in Pismo Beach is heavily influenced by the marine environment. Temperatures are mild year-round, average highs are between 60 and 80 degrees, lows generally in the 40's and 50's. Annual rainfall, occurring between December and March, is 15 inches per year. Warmest months are August through October. Summer months are characterized by coastal fog in the mornings clearing to sunshine in the afternoons.

Lodging: Pismo Beach has almost 2,000 rooms, many located along the beach and cliffs offering spectacular ocean views. Accommodations range from budget minded properties to deluxe resorts. No Bed and Breakfasts are located in Pismo Beach itself, but some can be found in neighboring communities of Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and Nipomo. There also resort RV Parks and state campgrounds in the area.

Dining: Some 40 restaurants are located in Pismo Beach specializing in a wide variety of cuisine's. Italian and seafood are especially popular, but just about every style of food is represented at the various eateries.

Attractions/Recreation: Pismo Beach provides a wide variety of opportunities for recreation and relaxation. The city is primarily known for having one of California's longest and widest stretches of beach. This stretch of sand is perfect for walking, horseback riding and ATV riding. Golfing is also a popular activity on the three area golf courses. Kayaking along the cliffs can bring a new view of Pismo Beach.

Special Features: Pismo Beach hosts many annual events including a Custom Car Show, 4th of July Fireworks, Western days, and the Clam Festival. In addition, the city is home to two annual dixieland jazz festivals.