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Pismo Beach

California, United States · North America

About Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Arroyo Grande, 59km from Mullin Automotive Museum.

Pismo Beach is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 8,162, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Pismo Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pismo Beach to your route.

About Pismo Beach

The John Price House, also known as the Price Anniversary House, is a historic house in Pismo Beach, California. Built from 1893 to 1894 for city founder John Michael Price, the house is the oldest building in Pismo Beach. The two-story house was designed in a vernacular style. The house's design exhibits Victorian

Read more influences and includes a gable roof which originally had ornamental cresting, a porch with decorative woodwork, and decorative window sills. Price, who had purchased the ranch site in 1852, built the house as an anniversary present for his wife. Price lived in the house until his death in 1902. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1988.

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Where is Pismo Beach located?

Pismo Beach is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.1427 latitude, -120.6413 longitude.

What is the population of Pismo Beach?

Pismo Beach has a population of approximately 8,162 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
8,162
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.1427, -120.6413

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Pismo Beach

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

The Madonna Inn

A flamboyantly kitsch roadside inn on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, famous for its 110 uniquely themed rooms and rock waterfall men's restroom.

12 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Mullin Automotive Museum

Exquisite collection of pre-war French automobiles including Bugattis and Delahayes presented as rolling sculpture.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pismo Beach.

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Callender

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San Luis Obispo

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Nipomo

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19 km awayPop. 16,714

Guadalupe

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