Ximin’s guidebook - Grover Beach
Sightseeing
See the beautiful butterflies 🦋 and it provides nice trails for walking and jogging.
Later October through February: The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only five sites in the states that has counts of over 10,000 butterflies annually, including vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies.
Pro tips: To Bleu Lollipop (https://airbnb.com/h/bleu-lollipop) guests, you can actually take a short walk from the house following the Ocean View avenue, then cross the railways trail safely to get to the spot. Don't use Google map for the direction guidance, use the map provided in the house manual instead.
141 residents recomanen
Bosquet de Papallones Monarca
400 South Dolliver StreetSee the beautiful butterflies 🦋 and it provides nice trails for walking and jogging.
Later October through February: The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only five sites in the states that has counts of over 10,000 butterflies annually, including vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies.
Pro tips: To Bleu Lollipop (https://airbnb.com/h/bleu-lollipop) guests, you can actually take a short walk from the house following the Ocean View avenue, then cross the railways trail safely to get to the spot. Don't use Google map for the direction guidance, use the map provided in the house manual instead.
Pro tips: Bleu Lollipop (https://airbnb.com/h/bleu-lollipop) guests can access the spot via a short walk from the house. Follow the map in the house manual for a short cut which is a secrete Google map does not know. Sunset is absolutely beautiful from there, you will have a view of both the white water and peaceful lake/creek surface.
Pismo State Beach
Pismo State BeachPro tips: Bleu Lollipop (https://airbnb.com/h/bleu-lollipop) guests can access the spot via a short walk from the house. Follow the map in the house manual for a short cut which is a secrete Google map does not know. Sunset is absolutely beautiful from there, you will have a view of both the white water and peaceful lake/creek surface.
A top touristic spot in this area, crowded, may be difficult to find parking at busy time.
109 residents recomanen
Pismo Beach Pier
100 Pomeroy AveA top touristic spot in this area, crowded, may be difficult to find parking at busy time.
Spyglass Park offers stunning views of the sea stacks that define this picturesque part of the coast.
8 residents recomanen
Spyglass Park
Spyglass DriveSpyglass Park offers stunning views of the sea stacks that define this picturesque part of the coast.
Palisades Park
Florin StreetPismo City Beach is the main stretch of sand lining the downtown district and a very popular spot to enjoy the ocean. The Pismo Beach Pier juts into the Pacific Ocean here, standing as an iconic landmark of the city. It's also a popular pedestrian pathway for fishing, strolling, and photographing the long stretch of beach on either side.
186 residents recomanen
Pismo Beach
Pismo City Beach is the main stretch of sand lining the downtown district and a very popular spot to enjoy the ocean. The Pismo Beach Pier juts into the Pacific Ocean here, standing as an iconic landmark of the city. It's also a popular pedestrian pathway for fishing, strolling, and photographing the long stretch of beach on either side.
This 11-acre public park is a crown-jewel natural space of Pismo Beach and has an interesting history regarding a large concrete dinosaur that could be seen from the highway. The novelty dinosaur no longer exists at this city-owned space, but the stunning shoreline and natural features still make it one of the most popular oceanfront parks in the county.
Dinosaur Park is on the north side of the city, in the Shell Beach neighborhood of Pismo Beach. It also features rentable venue space including an amphitheater, reception area, and an ocean-vista ceremony space.
Address: 2701 Price Street, Pismo Beach, California
66 residents recomanen
Parc de les Coves dels Dinosaures
2701 Price StThis 11-acre public park is a crown-jewel natural space of Pismo Beach and has an interesting history regarding a large concrete dinosaur that could be seen from the highway. The novelty dinosaur no longer exists at this city-owned space, but the stunning shoreline and natural features still make it one of the most popular oceanfront parks in the county.
Dinosaur Park is on the north side of the city, in the Shell Beach neighborhood of Pismo Beach. It also features rentable venue space including an amphitheater, reception area, and an ocean-vista ceremony space.
Address: 2701 Price Street, Pismo Beach, California
The unincorporated community of Avila Beach is just north of Pismo Beach, accessible with a short drive and turnoff from Highway 101. It's situated along the San Luis Obispo Bay shoreline with several scenic places to pull over and enjoy the view.
Many trips to Avila Beach center around the Avila Beach Pier and the adjacent shopping and restaurant district. Here, a supreme beach scene unfurls on either side of the pier, and a lively atmosphere emanates from the storefronts. And the nearby Central Coast Aquarium offers several hands-on exhibits to round out a visit.
The entire coastline along Avila Beach is worth a detour. To the west, Old Porte Beach and Fisherman's Beach offer seaside parking spots. And if you're coming from Pismo Beach, take some time to explore Smuggler's Cave and the adjacent Pirate Cove's Beach (clothing optional).
329 residents recomanen
Avila Beach
The unincorporated community of Avila Beach is just north of Pismo Beach, accessible with a short drive and turnoff from Highway 101. It's situated along the San Luis Obispo Bay shoreline with several scenic places to pull over and enjoy the view.
Many trips to Avila Beach center around the Avila Beach Pier and the adjacent shopping and restaurant district. Here, a supreme beach scene unfurls on either side of the pier, and a lively atmosphere emanates from the storefronts. And the nearby Central Coast Aquarium offers several hands-on exhibits to round out a visit.
The entire coastline along Avila Beach is worth a detour. To the west, Old Porte Beach and Fisherman's Beach offer seaside parking spots. And if you're coming from Pismo Beach, take some time to explore Smuggler's Cave and the adjacent Pirate Cove's Beach (clothing optional).
Ebb Tide is a charming coastal park overlooking San Luis Obispo Bay near the Shell Beach neighborhood.
Ebb Tide Park
319 Ebb Tide LaneEbb Tide is a charming coastal park overlooking San Luis Obispo Bay near the Shell Beach neighborhood.
A few blocks from Spyglass Park in the Shell Beach neighborhood, Eldwayen Ocean Park is another popular community space. It spans over a mile along the coastline and features a manicured path atop a short ocean bluff. A steep set of stairs within the park accesses a sandy beach, where tide pools are exposed during low tide.
9 residents recomanen
Eldwaylen Ocean Park
Ocean BoulevardA few blocks from Spyglass Park in the Shell Beach neighborhood, Eldwayen Ocean Park is another popular community space. It spans over a mile along the coastline and features a manicured path atop a short ocean bluff. A steep set of stairs within the park accesses a sandy beach, where tide pools are exposed during low tide.
Morro Bay is another top destination in San Luis Obispo County, north of Pismo Beach, on the other side of Point Buchon. It takes less than 30 minutes to reach Morro Bay from Pismo Beach. And upon arriving, it's hard to miss Morro Bay's most defining feature: Morro Rock.
183 residents recomanen
Morro Bay
Morro Bay is another top destination in San Luis Obispo County, north of Pismo Beach, on the other side of Point Buchon. It takes less than 30 minutes to reach Morro Bay from Pismo Beach. And upon arriving, it's hard to miss Morro Bay's most defining feature: Morro Rock.
Food scene
It has wood-fired pizzas & small plates in rustic, romantic digs.
Solid food and great service.
134 residents recomanen
Ember Restaurant
1200 E Grand AveIt has wood-fired pizzas & small plates in rustic, romantic digs.
Solid food and great service.
A really popular local restaurant, definitely try their house made biscuits.
9 residents recomanen
Beachin' Biscuits
783 Price StA really popular local restaurant, definitely try their house made biscuits.
The restaurant focuses on the local eats and is recognized for delivering 25 beers on tap.
87 residents recomanen
Mason Bar and Kitchen
307 E Branch StThe restaurant focuses on the local eats and is recognized for delivering 25 beers on tap.
Talley Vineyards has been around for nearly 30 years, delivering the finest wines to the people.
43 residents recomanen
Talley Vineyards
3031 Lopez DrTalley Vineyards has been around for nearly 30 years, delivering the finest wines to the people.
Gina's Italian Cuisine
Solid Italian restaurant
City/town information
Pismo Beach is a vintage coastal city in San Luis Obispo County, exuding a hometown charm with great ocean views.
The historic Pismo Beach Pier is a central gathering spot for the community and tourists alike, extending 1,200 feet into the ocean, and connected to a downtown district lightly scented with the aroma of locally sourced seafood specialties.
Pro tips: Bleu Lollipop (https://airbnb.com/h/bleu-lollipop) guests can also walk to downtown by crossing the railway safely. I personally love shell beach, which is technically part of Pismo beach. Check it out.
186 residents recomanen
Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach is a vintage coastal city in San Luis Obispo County, exuding a hometown charm with great ocean views.
The historic Pismo Beach Pier is a central gathering spot for the community and tourists alike, extending 1,200 feet into the ocean, and connected to a downtown district lightly scented with the aroma of locally sourced seafood specialties.
Pro tips: Bleu Lollipop (https://airbnb.com/h/bleu-lollipop) guests can also walk to downtown by crossing the railway safely. I personally love shell beach, which is technically part of Pismo beach. Check it out.
A beautiful beach town, not as crowded as Pismo beach which provides a variety activities and experiences to explore.
37 residents recomanen
Grover Beach
A beautiful beach town, not as crowded as Pismo beach which provides a variety activities and experiences to explore.
Arroyo Grande has a cute downtown, and the only swinging bridge in California (The original was built in 1875 with rope and no sides). It also have great spots for food and wine tasting.
35 residents recomanen
Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande has a cute downtown, and the only swinging bridge in California (The original was built in 1875 with rope and no sides). It also have great spots for food and wine tasting.