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Classic California

The community of Pismo Beach values its relationships with various business sectors to provide a thriving economy for its residents and visitors alike.

Pismo is a “Classic California” beach community that radiates charm, embraces diversity and lies in the heart of the Central Coast. Located along historic Highway 101 and within a stone’s throw of the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport, Pismo Beach serves over 2 million tourists a year.

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Classic California

Recent years have seen record public and private investment downtown, priming the city for a new generation of residents and visitors.

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Hotspot of hospitality

Pismo Beach is bustling with hotels, including two new oceanfront properties, restaurants, bars and shops of all kinds.

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Wine & waves

The quality of life here is hard to beat, right along the coast with San Luis Obispo and the vineyards of Edna Valley just minutes away.

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Jorge Garcia
Management Services Director
City of Pismo Beach
805-773-7928