Pismo State Beach
Miles of wide sand from Grover Beach to Oceano, with beach driving at the Grand Avenue ramp.
Know before you go
- Parking
Walk-in parking off W. Grand Ave.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
$5 per vehicle to drive onto the beach at Grand Avenue, Grover Beach.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Stairs to the beach and Path to the beach. Runs from Wilmar Ave. in Pismo Beach to S. of Arroyo Grande Creek.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Vehicle day use 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on the beach (6 ft leash); not in the Pismo Dunes Preserve or at Oso Flaco Lake.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Accessible restrooms at the Grand and Pier Avenue ramps.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
Showers.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
From the park facility list on the State Parks page (park-wide).
- Accessibility
Free sand wheelchairs at the entrance stations.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Beach fires allowed (no larger than 3 ft by 2 ft, wood only).
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.