Pismo Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pismo Beach
With a population of 7’655, Pismo Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pismo Beach to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Pismo Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lido Restaurant @ Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa (2727 Shell Beach Road) and Vista Steak and Seafood (1601 Price St) are great picks.
When to visit Pismo Beach
How to Get to Pismo Beach
Plane
When flying to Pismo Beach, you’ll arrive at San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Pismo Beach include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Pismo Beach departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Pismo Beach. The train journey from Pismo Beach to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Pismo Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 245 km from Pismo Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Pismo Beach. From San Jose, the bus ride to Pismo Beach takes 378 km and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Pismo Beach
Where to stay in popular areas of Pismo Beach
Most booked hotels in Pismo Beach
Renting a car in Pismo Beach
Renting a car in Pismo Beach costs $38 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 54% cheaper than airport locations in Pismo Beach.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Pismo Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Pismo Beach is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.