Free & Cheap Things to Do in Pismo Beach, CA

  • The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Pismo Beach, California, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Margo Dodd Park to Monarch Grove, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pismo Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Atascadero and Santa Maria.
  • The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Pismo Beach, California, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Beaches, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Margo Dodd Park to Monarch Grove, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pismo Beach and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Atascadero and Santa Maria.
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0.0 Miles
From the merchant: Enjoy a bike ride on your choice of a beach cruiser, electric bike, 5- or 8-person surrey, wetsuit, or surfboard
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 857 Wadsworth Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 MoreLess Info
A small neighborhood park, Boosinger Park features ocean views along with a turf area suitable for picnics and other recreational activities. The park also offers benches and a children's playground with swings and play structures.
1.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds 1-56 Ventana Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 MoreLess Info
Chumash Park is a 38-acre natural park that features a children's playground with a slide, stairs, and various climbing obstacles. The park also has a basketball court, picnic tables, and restrooms.
1.5 Miles
92% 645 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas State Hwy 1, Pismo Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Complete with dense, scenic nature, the Monarch Butterfly Grove serves as a home for thousands of monarch butterflies each year. The facility hosts several special events throughout the seasons and features numerous walking paths to make it easy to navigate throughout the area.
0.7 Miles
38% 8 votes
Historic Sites 100 Rancho Pismo Drive, Pismo Beach, CA MoreLess Info
The 7-acre Price Historical Park Features the ranch home of the city founder John Price. Visitors will be able to stroll around the authentic windmill to explore the implement garden, hiking trails and orchard.
2.2 Miles
99% 222 votes
Kayaking 1879 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 MoreLess Info
Central Coast Kayaks is a full-service kayak shop offering guided tours with trained professionals. They also have equipment rentals as well as many different classes to help make participants better paddlers.
0.2 Miles
86% 21 votes
Bowling 277 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 MoreLess Info
With leagues open to all skill levels, Pismo Bowl offers visitors a bowling experience with 8 lanes to choose from. The bowling alley has a coffee shop and diner that serves hamburgers and pizza.
0.2 Miles
55% 55 votes
Family Fun Center 250 Pomeroy Avenue, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Hot Shots World Class Billiards & Restaurant features a variety of amusements, including pool tables and air hockey tables. The restaurant serves a full menu of pub favorites, including fish and chips and garlic fries.
0.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 500 Frady Ln, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 MoreLess Info
Pismo Beach Sports Complex is a 5 1/2 acre site that includes three ball fields and off-street parking. The complex offers a batting cage and bullpen and also offers a summer classic program for young people.
8.2 Miles
96% 210 votes
Movie Theaters 255 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA MoreLess Info
Drive-in theaters like this are sadly becoming a thing of the past. Sunset Drive-In still offers good prices and a classic drive-in screen.
8.5 Miles
78% 23 votes
Parks 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 MoreLess Info
Facing a lake, Laguna Lake Park provides visitors with an area for fishing and feeding ducks. In addition to the lake, the park has amenities like a disc golf course, dog park, picnic area, playground, and more.
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