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Pismo Beach Classic California, "a beach for all seasons."

Pismo Beach, Classic California is known for it’s long and wide spacious beach with it’s diamond shaped 1,200-foot historic pier. What California used to be...Pismo Beach still is.

This nostalgic beach town is located on the California Central Coast, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along Pacific Coast Highway 1 and Highway 101. Visitors enjoy wide beaches, clean air, friendly locals, and year-round Mediterranean weather, truly making Pismo Beach a beach for all seasons.

Pismo Beach is home to California's only drive-able beach. Experience the famous sand dunes on a Hummer excursion or your own recreational vehicle. Annually, thousands of Monarch butterflies migrate to Pismo Beach, clustering in California's largest populated Monarch butterfly grove from late October through February.

Travel along scenic coastal roads and tour award-winning wineries. Pismo Beach Premium Outlets has 40 of your favorite retail stores. Other local shopping includes surf shops, art galleries, shell shops, antique and collectable shops. Drive along the breathtaking coastline to visit Hearst Castle, a magnificent estate located on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

For hotel reservations, car rental reservations, and other travel information, visit the California Welcome Center, located on Highway 101 at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets. Free Internet access and Wi-Fi located in the Welcome Center.

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The California Welcome Center Pismo Beach
333 Five Cities Dr Ste 100
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-5001

Phone: (805) 773-7924
Fax: (805) 773-4686
Email: info.pismobeach@visitcwc.com

Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm / Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm

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Astonishing Hearst Castle on the Central Coast

Tour opulent rooms, lavish gardens, and ornate pools.

Hearst Castle , the 28-year-long project of architect Julia Morgan for newspaper king William Randolph Hearst, is a testament to over-the-top architecture--and opulence. Saying that the swimming pools are ornate, the gardens lavish, and the art priceless is an understatement.

To walk through some of the 165 rooms, book one of four different tours (in spring, a special evening tour is added). Don't miss the indoor Roman Pool, decorated with gold tile and eight statues of Roman gods, goddesses, and heroes. If you're on the grounds at dusk, aim to catch the spectacular sunset view from the terrace near the outdoor Neptune Pool.

If you prefer the do-it-yourself approach, take a self-guided tour of the estate’s gardens and Neptune Pool, and stroll walkways and grounds at your own pace. Self-guided tour times start after regular guided tours have ended for the day and last until sunset. Helpful guides remain on site to answer any questions and give insights on sculptures, gardens, and landscape.

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» California Western Monarch Day Celebration
February 4, 2012 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Join us in celebrating California Western Monarch Day. The grove will be open from 10am-4pm with fun activities for the whole family from 12pm-2pm. Come for the butterfly face painting, quilt making and lifecycle bracelet making and stay for the cake and punch! This entire event is free, so bring the whole family and witness the beautiful orange and black "fairy-like" Monarch Butterflies cluster by the thousands in our Eucalyptus trees. The Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is located on Highway 1, between Grand Avenue and the North Beach Campground.

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