One of 10 Favorite Beaches by Sunset Magazine:
Celebrated by Sunset Magazine's July 2009 issue as one of their 10 favorite beaches, readers write 'I love to visit Pismo's Shell Beach at low tide to see hawks, pelicans - and sometimes spot an otter. Shell Beach is away from it all. It's 77 steps down the cliffs to this small and uncrowded beach. Bring down a great picnic.' Shell Beach offers a quiet, residential community located by the ocean between Pismo Beach and Avila Beach, just south of San Luis Obispo on the beautiful Central Coast of California. Our home is comfortable for just 2 people or a larger family group. Well-behaved pets are welcome. On the ocean side of Highway 101, grassy park areas with benches overlook the water - perfect for watching pelicans and sea otters with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Wthin short walking distances, spectacular sunsets await you!
Just south of Pismo Beach you find Oceano Beach at the base of Grand Avenue - one of the only only beaches remaining where you can drive your car directly onto the beach (with permit and entrance fee at kiosk). Quads and dune buggies are available for rent for fun in the sand dunes. Cook your dinner or s'mores over an open campfire right on the beach. Pismo Beach offers surfing, beach volleyball and a great pier along with restaurants famous for their clam chowder and shops for browsing.
Other Activities:
Wine tasting, kayaking