8 Top Activities of Pismo Beach, California

[Olivia Bond]

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In California's San Luis Obispo County, some 3½ hours north of Los Angeles, this charming small town is known for its beaches and wineries, but also has a number of other cool attractions well worth your time, from historical to cultural. Here are eight of the coolest; for a complete list of Pismo Beach attractions, click here. 

Be enchanted by butterflies at the Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Enjoy the sunset at Pismo Pier.

Explore sand banks in buggies at Oceano Pismo Dunes Preserve.

Walk through eccentric Bubblegum Alley.

Take your kids for an enjoyable time at the Dinosaur Caves Park.

Unwind with a glass of wine at Tastes of The Valleys Wine Bar and Shop.

Take your kids to Central Coast Aquarium.

Head towards the nearby Point San Luis Lighthouse.