Central Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Pismo Beach, CA
$1,021,300Median home value
San Luis ObispoArea
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About Pismo Beach
The Central Coast's classic surf town, famous for its long pier, clam chowder, and wide sandy beach. Housing mixes beach cottages, condos, and hillside homes with ocean views. It is a genuine small city of 8,000 with a strong visitor economy.
Home prices in Pismo Beach
The median home value in Pismo Beach is $1,021,300.
Top places in Pismo Beach
- Pismo Beach Pier — 1,200-foot pier
- Pismo State Beach — dunes and the monarch butterfly grove
- Downtown Pismo — Price Street shops and clam chowder
- Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (~10 min)
Commuting from Pismo Beach
- San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport ~20 min.
- US-101 and CA-1.
- Amtrak at Grover Beach (~5 min).
Pismo Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pismo Beach, CA?
The median home value in Pismo Beach is $1,021,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated). - How is the commute from Pismo Beach, CA?
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport ~20 min.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.