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 Willow Pismo Beach (2131 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 7 miles 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 10m.
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 Oakland, expect to pay about $64 for a 6h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Pismo Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 152 miles from Pismo Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Pismo Beach.
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 $56 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Pismo Beach.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Pismo Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.