Beaches in San Luis Obispo County
Pismo Beach
Miles of well-kept beaches and high-action sports mark the landscape of this scenic coastal community
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Nearby Hotels
Castle Inn
Castle Inn is ideal for families or friends looking for budget-friendly accommodations on Moonstone Beach. The perfect location to...
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Located just off Highway 1 in scenic Cambria, the Fireside Inn is just steps away from Moonstone Beach. This...
Fogcatcher Inn
FogCatcher Inn is a seaside gem located across the street from the sparkling shores of Moonstone Beach. Recently renovated,...
Blue Dolphin Inn
Blue Dolphin Inn is situated steps from the beach and seaside boardwalk that runs two miles along the coast....
White Water Inn
Perched on the bluffs overlooking the crashing Pacific Ocean, the White Water Inn graciously awaits your arrival. Breathtaking views...
Nearby Attractions
Mission San Luis Obispo
Set along shaded streets and framed by beautiful mountain tops, Mission San Luis Obispo is the fifth California mission...
Mission San Miguel
Mission San Miguel Arcángel is a quick stop of Highway 101 eight miles north of Paso Robles and Templeton...
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
On a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Lucia Mountains five miles inland and 1,600 feet above...
Harmony Glassworks Studio & Gallery
In the small town of Harmony where there are no hotels and no restaurants, you will find a unique...
About San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County is located along the Central California coast about mid-way between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. The SLO coastline is a long one with many small cities spaced out just right. The cities south to north are Oceano, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, and San Simeon. North of San Simeon is a long empty stretch of the Central Coast, including the Big Sur region of Monterey County, and there are no towns until you reach Carmel, although Big Sur Station has services. The area around San Simeon and Cambria has sandy cove beaches, most of which are part of Hearst San Simeon State Park. Morro Bay and Los Osos are sister cities on Morro Bay near the middle of the SLO coast. Nearby these cities are excellent beaches in state parks including Montana de Oro SP, Morro Bay SP, and Morro Strand State Beach. Pismo Beach and Avila Beach both have large sandy beaches with fishing piers jutting out from the center. Between these cities most of the beaches are in small coves below homes and parks on the bluff tops. The southernmost part of San Luis Obispo County has beaches that area backed by huge sand dunes. Some of the beaches and dunes are open to vehicles and ATV’s while others are protected in natural preserves and wildlife refuges.
