The 14 best things to do in Pismo Beach (2026)

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   1. Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons

   Outty Ranking88

   Learning to surf with Sandbar Surf School is a lifetime bucket list thing that you will never forget. We are the premier surf school in California's Central Coast and we have been teaching surf lessons here in Pismo Beac. Exceptional at 88/100, 5.0/5 from 228 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $125, free cancellation.

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   2. 1-Hour Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach

   Outty Ranking67

   Pedego Electric Bicycles are top quality electric bikes allowing you to go further and faster than you've gone before. Our Pedego rental fleet can easily take you up to 30 miles. As you pedal, the easy way, make a few qu. Solid Choice at 67/100, 5.0/5 from 13 traveler reviews, 1h from $40, free cancellation.

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   3. Guided E-Bike Tour of Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Avila Beach

   Outty Ranking66

   This is, indeed, a memorable adventure. A guided half-day excursion where we'll explore the stunning Pismo Beach, the serene Bob Jones Trail, and hit Mulligan's Bar & Grill, which sits high above Port San Luis. The views. Solid Choice at 66/100, 4.6/5 from 19 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $95, free cancellation.

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   4. Half-Day (4 Hours) Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach

   Outty Ranking64

   This Half-Day excursion on a Pedego Electric Bicycle lets you go further and faster than you've gone before. Our Pedegos are top quality electric bikes that can easily take you up to 30 miles. As you pedal, the easy way,. Solid Choice at 64/100, 5.0/5 from 6 traveler reviews, 4h from $100, free cancellation.

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   5. Creative Cambria Scavenger Hunt

   Outty Ranking62

   Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Au. Solid Choice at 62/100, 5.0/5 from 3 traveler reviews, 2h from $29, free cancellation.

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   6. Private Group Surfing Class, Pismo Beach California w Instructor

   Outty Ranking59

   No other surf company locally has this product because they can't do it right like we do. This is a private group surf lesson for you and your own friends, with no outsiders. We've been offering regular group lessons for. Worth a Look at 59/100, 5.0/5 from 11 traveler reviews, 1.5h from $135, free cancellation.

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   7. Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

   Outty Ranking56

   Experience California’s spectacular Big Sur coast on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Santa Maria and Monterey. Stories play automatically as you follow Highway 1 in either direction through beaches, seas. Worth a Look at 56/100, 3.7/5 from 9 traveler reviews, 4h from $12, free cancellation.

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   8. The Pismo Beach Prowl Scavenger Hunt

   Outty Ranking53

   Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Aust. Worth a Look at 53/100, 3.0/5 from 3 traveler reviews, 2h from $22, free cancellation.

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   9. Santa Maria City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers

   Outty Ranking52

   Zombie Scavengers in Santa Maria will help prove you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Use an app to find a list of items needed to survive. Find them in any order you'd like and get points for each found survival item. G. Worth a Look at 52/100, 1h from $20, free cancellation.

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    10. Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo

    Outty Ranking51

    Date nights can be tough to plan sometimes. We have always loved visiting wine country, tasting its rich history, and enjoying the freedom of the backroads on a motorcycle. We figured why not give someone else the oppo. Worth a Look at 51/100, 5.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 3h from $215, free cancellation.

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    11. Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Iberostar zone

    Outty Ranking50

    For a stress-free airport departure transfer, book this private one-way transportation service from your Montego Bay, Lucea, Trelawny, Runaway Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios hotels to Montego Bay International Airport. This e. Worth a Look at 50/100, 3.5/5 from 18 traveler reviews, 2h from $64, free cancellation.

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    12. Full Day 6.5 Hours Electric Bike Rental Pismo Beach

    Outty Ranking47

    This Full-Day excursion on an electric bike lets you go further and faster than you've gone before. Our electric bikes are top quality and easily take you up to 30 miles. As you pedal, the easy way, don't forget to make. Worth a Look at 47/100, 5.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 1h from $150, free cancellation.

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    13. Kayak Fishing in Pismo Beach

    Outty Ranking45

    Each trip is different. You can see are: pods of dolphins, families of sea otters, and whales breaching. These sights make for once in a lifetime opportunities. Learn kayak safety and fishing strategies. Use the fishing. Worth a Look at 45/100, 5.0/5 from 1 traveler reviews, 4h from $290, free cancellation.

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    14. Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

    Outty Ranking44

    World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, legends, and mouthwatering coastal cuisine on The Coastal Discovery Adventure! Dive into the captivating wo. Worth a Look at 44/100, 5.0/5 from 1 traveler reviews, 2h from $600, free cancellation.

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