Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach

Located in the city of Grover Beach, Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach is a large and wide beach with firm and light brown sand. The beach is situated within the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, which is a part of a state park known as Pismo State Beach. It has sparse vegetation. Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach is the only beach present in the city of Grover Beach. 

While Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach does not have any lifeguards, it has many amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, a boardwalk, and walking trails. The beach also offers accessibility to people with disabilities.

Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach offers many fun activities including beachcombing, sunbathing, wildlife watching, beach-driving, horse riding, clam digging, fishing, swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, windsurfing, camping, picnicking, boogie boarding, bodysurfing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, jet-skiing, wake-boarding, and parasailing. If you are planning to go into the water near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach, we recommend being careful as the water here has rip currents. The water near Pismo State Beach – Grover Beach is home to many animals including seals, sea lions, and migrating grey whales (between December and April). You can also comb the beach for Pismo clams, which is one of the largest species of clams found in coastal California. However, if you are planning to dig for clams in Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach, we recommend being extremely careful and following the local clam digging regulations as these clams are an endangered species. A popular activity on the beach is driving vehicles on the sand, which offers a fun and thrilling ride along with one of the expansive stretches of coastal sand dunes along the Southern California shoreline. However, it is important to note that state park authorities currently only permit "street legal" vehicles including jeeps, trucks, and cars on Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach. In addition, we recommend driving an average-sized four-wheeler on the beach so that your vehicle has significantly less chance of getting stuck in the sand. 

There is a natural preserve present near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach which has vibrant coastal biodiversity. You can explore this preserve via hiking trails running through it. There is also a boardwalk near the beach entrance that has an observation point that offers marvelous Instagram-worthy views of the beach and the Pacific Ocean. In addition, there is another boardwalk near the beach that goes along the north of the beach through a nine-hole golf course. This boardwalk eventually merges into the Meadow Creek Trail leading to the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove which is the seasonal home of 10,000 migratory butterflies from late October through February. If you like camping, the Oceano Dunes Campground of Pismo State Beach is located in the nearby community of Oceano at a four-minute drive from the entrance of Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach (the Oceano Campground entrance is located near 555 Pier Avenue). This campground accommodates both tents and RVs and also offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, a horseshoe pit, and fire rings. A visitor center offering interesting exhibits on the local natural and cultural history and a native plant garden are also available near the campground. You can visit Pismo State Beach’s webpage on the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s website for more information about this campground.

Getting to Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach is easy - the entrance to the beach is located near Fin’s Seafood Bar & Grill, which is present at 25 West Grand Avenue. There is also a free parking lot near this restaurant.

There are many attractions near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach. Price Historical Park has a 19th-century house that was built by John Michael Price, the founder of the city of Pismo Beach.  This park is an important historical landmark and offers an interesting insight into the rich and vibrant history of San Luis Obispo County.  In addition, the park also has many hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.  Docent-led tours are also offered throughout the park premises.  The Locked Inn has fun and challenging escape room puzzle games that you can enjoy with your friends and family.  If you are looking for another attraction near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach, 16th Street Park offers many amenities including barbecue spots, restrooms, a picnic area, swings, horseshoe courts, a softball field, and a volleyball court. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach. AJ Spurs Saloon & Dining is an upscale Old West-themed restaurant that offers delicious steaks, seafood, and burgers in generous portions.  Fin’s Seafood Bar & Grill has a great outdoor dining area and offers delicious seafood.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach, the modestly priced Lil’ Bits Cafe offers delicious breakfast and lunch dishes including omelets, french toasts, sandwiches, and biscuits-and-gravy.

If you are looking for a hotel near Pismo State Beach - Grover Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Inn at The Pier offers many amenities including a rooftop terrace with a pool, sun loungers, two restaurants, a lobby bar with a lounge, and a gym.  A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach offers many amenities including complimentary snacks and coffee throughout the day, a bike rental facility, and a patio with lounge chairs and fireplaces that offers incredible ocean views. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Pismo State Beach-Grover Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star American Inn offers complimentary breakfast.