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Pismo Pier

Pismo Beach, CA
805 773 4382
4.5 of 5 stars 115 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Activities: Fishing
Traveler Description:   The Pismo Pier is lots of fun to visit while in Pismo Beach. It is the largest pier in San Luis Obispo County and has beautiful diamond-shaped... more »
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Azusa, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I don't know if the pier didn't impress me much because it was cold and windy but I thought it was okay. I've been to other piers where there is a restaurant or some type of little shoppe to walk around and sit. The only stand here was a bait and takle stand with some snacks that closes early (around... More

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Paso Robles, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

You will see a lot of birds and often sea life. The business area is always a blast to walk through -- shop or eat -- it is all there. More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

A must see for a walk look at the pier from the beach too More

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northern ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Spent a lovely couple of hours at the pier on an overcast morning. Watching the birds right up on the pier and the dolphins and whales in the sea was just fantastic. No big funfair or anything, but just lovely. More

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Venlo, The Netherlands
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Take a stroll down the pier and let your hair blow! Watch the sun set or rise, either way it is a perfect spot! More

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Bakersfield, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We try and walk the pier and beach each and everyday that we are staying at the beach. More

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Wylie, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

When we visited it was very cold and windy, but it is in a great area with cool eclectic shops. We were told that even in the summertime the water is still very cold. Great place to hang out. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We stopped here during our road trip from San Francisco to LA. What a gorgeous little seaside place. I would like to go back and stay here a night or two next visit. We walked along the pier and took some great photos and then all of a sudden we spotted dolphins surfing the waves. That was a real treat... More

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Oak Park, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

It was just a pier. Some fisherman and strolling visitors, but nothing special. More

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San Diego, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

I loved how this beach and pier was dog friendly! We got chowder from Splash Cafe and ate it at a picinic table near the pier. A perfect lunch spot. More

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