Pismo Beach California is located on the beautiful Central Coast mid-way between Los Angeles and San Fransisco. The real estate market here is diverse with luxury beachfront homes to beach bungalows and vacation condos. Let an experienced local agent help you. Contact Pismo Beach Realtor Ed Poppino today!

Area Information
Pismo Beach is a vacation destination offering stunning views unparalleled activities and access to the Pacific Ocean. If you are here to search for a new home or a having a weekend getaway Pismo Beach offers many hotel options.

Pismo Beach is classic California with an wonderful downtown area for strolling the shops, restaurants, hotels and a beautiful pier. Enjoy fishing off the Pismo pier while you watch the surfers below, or just take a stroll and take in the most amazing sunsets.

Pismo was at one time famous for its clams. Although, you will see a sign made of a sculpted clam when you enter or leave the city, clams digging is illegal here now unless you purchase a license. Even with a license you are only allowed a certain number each day if you find them.

There are many festivals in Pismo Beach throughout the year, such as the Clam Festival and the Jazz Festival, and the very popular Car Show on Father's Day weekend each year.

Climate
Pismo Beach's weather is warm and sunny, with occasional breezy afternoons. Mornings may be foggy until the sun comes through, usually by noon. Evenings are very mild, usually not cold, perfect for enjoying a walk on the pier! Summer average temperatures are 73 low. Daytime temperatures can climb into the 80s on a sunny and clear day year round. In other words, it's beautiful all year!

Zip Codes 93449
Statistics & Facts
The population of Pismo Beach is approximately 7,861.
The approximate number of families is 4,548 (1990).

The amount of land area in Pismo Beach is 8.94 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 25.504 sq kilometers.
The distance from Pismo Beach to Washington DC is 2490 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 236 miles. (as the crow flies)
Pismo Beach is positioned 35.13 degrees north of the equator and 120.67 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location
Pismo Beach location: On HWY 101, north of Santa Barbara near the Pacific Coast. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, with the cities of Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach to the south.

History & History Related Items
Pismo Beach history:
Pismo Beach was founded in 1891 and incorporated in 1946. The City is part of the original 8,838 acre Rancho Pismo. Rancho Pismo was granted to Jose Ortega by Manuel Rinemo Goriod on November 18, 1840.

Attractions
Pismo Beach attractions: Pismo Beach is known for its beautiful beach, one of the longest and widest in the state. This is reflected also by the many restaurants and hotels in the area - over 2,000 rooms are available. Several well-known golf courses are here with prominent tournaments held every year.

Schools
Shell Beach Elementary School, 2100 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Judkins Middle School, 680 Wadsworth, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)

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