The Oceano sand dune area is recognized by scientists, conservationists, government agencies, and the public as the finest, most extensive coastal dunes remaining in California. The dunes are an incredible sight to behold. You can hike, surf, paraglide, fish, dig for clams, ride horseback, rent ATVs, and more!

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville is fun for the whole family! They produce top-notch musicals, comedies, and classic melodramas in a lively cabaret setting at prices affordable for the whole family. And every show is followed by a vaudeville revue full of song, dance, and comedy.

The Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is one of only five sites in the state that has counts of over 10,000 butterflies annually. Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch Butterflies flock to Pismo State Beach, a location essential to their successful migration, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters.

Enjoy shopping, sightseeing, amazing food and a beautiful stretch of beach all in downtown Pismo Beach. Featuring some of the best oceanfront culinary option in the county, as well as the beautiful new Pismo Beach Pier Promenade you can spend the day sightseeing, relaxing and shopping!

California Polytechnic State University sits in the heart of San Luis Obispo. With 6 colleges within the school, Cal Poly offers a variety of majors geared toward their “Learn By Doing” philosophy. With this focus, students graduate with real world, hands-on experience and connections for their professional career.