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Pismo Beach, CA

Pismo Beach, CA

Maya at Pismo State Beach. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Where to stay in Pismo Beach

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Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, a dog-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach, California

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa

Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in Pismo Beach features spacious pet-friendly accommodations with stunning ocean views and easy access to nearby dog-friendly beaches.

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Kayla outside her room at Pismo Lighthouse Suites.

Pismo Lighthouse Suites

Pismo Lighthouse Suites is an all-suite oceanfront hotel in Pismo Beach, offering spacious dog-friendly rooms steps from the classic California shoreline.

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SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel, a dog-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach, California

SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel

SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, is a top choice for travelers seeking a dog-friendly accommodation along the Central Coast.

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The Cliffs Resort, Pismo Beach

The Cliffs Resort

The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, stands as a beacon of coastal elegance along California's Central Coast.

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The Inn at the Cove, a dog-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach, California

The Inn at the Cove

The stunning The Inn at the Cove is perched above the Pacific Ocean half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The hotel is situated on a four-acres of…

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Where to eat & drink in Pismo Beach

Restaurants, wineries & patios that welcome dogs

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Lido Restaurant, Pismo Beach

Lido Restaurant

Located at the Dolphin Bay Resort in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, the Lido Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience for both humans and their furry companions.

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Marisol at the Cliffs, Pismo Beach

Marisol at the Cliffs

"Marisol at the Cliffs" in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, offers a delightful dining experience where the sun and sea meet in the…

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Mo's Smokehouse BBQ, a dog-friendly restaurant in Pismo Beach, California

Mo’s Smokehouse BBQ

In Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast, Mo's Smokehouse BBQ is a culinary gem that beckons to all barbecue enthusiasts.

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Old West Cinnamon Rolls, a dog-friendly restaurant in Pismo Beach, California

Old West Cinnamon Rolls

In Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, along the Central Coast, travelers can savor the delectable offerings of Old West Cinnamon Rolls.

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Oxford Suites Pismo Beach, a dog-friendly restaurant in Pismo Beach, California

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach offers a welcoming retreat for travelers exploring the coastal beauty of Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County on the Central Coast.

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Trails, parks & water in Pismo Beach

Hikes, dog parks, off-leash spots & beaches

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Pismo Beach Welcome Center, a dog-friendly dog park in Pismo Beach, California

Pismo Beach Welcome Center

Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.

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Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach

Dinosaur Caves Park

Dinosaur Caves Park, located in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo County, on the Central Coast, is an expansive 11-acre oceanfront bluff top park that attracts a diverse array…

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Monarch Butterfly Grove, a dog-friendly park in Pismo Beach, California

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove is a dog-friendly attraction in Pismo Beach in California’s Central Coast, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.

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Things to do in Pismo Beach

Attractions & activities with your dog

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Pismo Beach Welcome Center, a dog-friendly dog park in Pismo Beach, California

Pismo Beach Welcome Center

Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.

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Monarch Butterfly Grove, a dog-friendly park in Pismo Beach, California

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove is a dog-friendly attraction in Pismo Beach in California’s Central Coast, near dog-friendly parks and open spaces.

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Your dog-friendly guide to California’s Central Coast this spring

Your dog-friendly guide to California’s Central Coast this spring

California's Central Coast is one of those places that seems tailor-made for a dog-friendly getaway — and spring might be the best time to go. The crowds thin out between winter storms and summer vacation season, wildflowers blanket the coastal hills, and the weather hovers…

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Planning a California coast trip around your dog

Planning a California coast trip around your dog

Planning a California coast trip around your dog isn't a compromise. From off-leash sand at Huntington Dog Beach to boutique inns in Mendocino, the Golden State's shoreline rewards travelers who bring their four-legged companions along for the ride.

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California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns

California’s best coastal dog-friendly towns

From Mendocino's Victorian headlands to Laguna Beach's gallery-lined streets, California's best coastal towns have quietly reshaped themselves around four-legged visitors. Expect water bowls at storefronts, treats at hotel check-in and patios where dogs are the guests of honor.

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Slowdown in SLO CAL

Slowdown in SLO CAL

San Luis Obispo County stretches 100 miles along Highway 1, with off-leash beaches, dog-friendly wineries and charming towns from Cambria to Pismo Beach. Stay at coastal lodges or the Michelin Key-awarded San Luis Creek Lodge.

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You’ll fall for this season’s dog-friendly events

You’ll fall for this season’s dog-friendly events

Fall in California brings a wave of dog-friendly events, from the Pismo Beach Corgi Getaway and Berkeley Humane's adopt-a-thon to DogFest Northwest in Oakland, Bark in the Park in San Jose, and Halloween costume contests in Big Bear Village.

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Surf towns and sand on the Central Coast

Surf towns and sand on the Central Coast

Hit the road along California's Central Coast with your dog, from Santa Cruz beaches and Cannery Row patios to off-leash Carmel Beach and Pismo's pup-friendly lighthouse suites. Sun, surf, and tail wags await.

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