Pismo Beach Activities

Pismo Beach Activities

Volleyball

Eight volleyball courts are located on beach north of Pismo Pier at the Wadsworth Avenue access.

Youth Beach Volleyball Camp are offered by the City of Pismo Beach at the Wadsworth Courts.
Ages 10-15
April 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Check the current Activity Guide for even more activities through the year: Pismo Beach Recreation

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch butterflies gather at California's largest monarch grove in Pismo Beach, immediately south of the Pismo Beach State Park's North Beach Campground off Highway 1. from November through Marsh monarch butterflies cluster by the thousands in the eucalyptus grove. Parking and admission is free. Docents are often on hand to assist visitors.
Information: 800-443-7778.

Horseback Riding

Pacific Dunes RV Resort and Riding Stables offers 1-hour and 1½-hour guided trail rides through the dunes and along the beach.
(805) 489-8100   Pacific Dunes Stables

Beach Soccer Tournament

The Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament will be held at Pismo Beach on May 29-30, 2021.
Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournament

Pier Fishing

The Pismo Beach Pier is a favorite with fishermen, one of the busiest along the central coast. When the schools of fish such as the bocaccio are in the area, action can be good.

Among the fish caught here are corbina, yellowfin croaker, barred surfperch, calico surfperch. The most common catch is barred surfperch.

Along the pier's 1,370-foot length are cantilevered fishing platforms. The pier is open 24 hours a day. At the foot of the pier are restrooms and parking. Paid parking is enforced 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM ($1 per hour). The pier is lighted at night. Anglers will find fish-cleaning stations, benches, and a bait and tackle shop.

Junior Lifeguards

Pismo Beach Junior Lifeguards - 2021

"CAL FIRE/Pismo Beach Fire Department is planning for the 2021 Junior Lifeguard Program. We are hoping for a program that runs June 28 through August 6, 2021. Due to the uncertainty of State mandates, the City of Pismo Beach may modify or cancel the 2021 Program. "

The Junior Lifeguards program develops skills in ocean swimming and in dealing with hazards in the ocean. Participants learn about water safety, surf rescue, surf riding, and first aid. The program is open to youths ages 9 to 17. The program is held on the south side of the Pismo Beach pier at Oceanview Avenue.

Participants must pass a basic swimming test held in May.
Pismo Beach Junior Lifeguards - 2021

2021 Pismo Beach Schedule TBA

Oceano Dunes Junior Lifeguards - 2021

A Junior Lifeguard program is going into its sixth season at Oceano Dunes. Like the Pismo Beach Junior Lifeguards, Oceano participants must pass a swimming test to qualify. Call (805) 473-7248 to schedule make-ups.

Oceano Dunes' two sessions run from June 14 to July 2, 2021 and from July 5 to July 23, 2021.
Oceano Dunes Junior Lifeguards

Oceano Dunes
State Vehicle Recreation Area

Post 2, one mile south on the beach from Pier Avenue, marks the beginning of the OHV area. All OHVs must be transported to this point before off-loading. Fenced and signed areas are closed to vehicular use either because the property beyond is private or because the area contains sensitive plant and animal life.

Entrances

The North Entrance is at the end of Grand Avenue in Grover Beach.
The South Entrance is at the end of Pier Avenue in Oceano.

Oceano Dunes SVRA
Oceano Dunes SVRA MAP

ATV Rentals

Steve's ATV Rentals
332 Pier Ave., Oceano, CA   (805) 481-2597
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BJ's ATV Rentals
197 Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA   (805) 481-5411
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