Central Coast beach town named best in the country for the second year in a row

Its beach was also handed the blue ribbon.
Visalia Times-Delta on MSN

Why Central Valley travelers love this best California beach

The laid back charm of Pismo Beach on the Central Coast continues to resonate with Central Valley visitors as it's named the best in California by USA TODAY readers.

Central Coast beach named as the best in California

Pismo Beach in Pismo Beach, CA has been ranked as the best beach in California by USA Today, beating Huntington Beach and ...

Best beaches in California? This ‘laidback’ spot is No. 1, USA Today says

USA Today readers voted Pismo Beach the No. 1 beach in California in 2026. The SLO County tourist destination beat out ...
The Salinas Californian

Timeless and quirky, Pismo Beach offers more than awesome clam chowder

The laid back charm of Pismo Beach on the Central Coast continues to resonate with visitors as its named the best in California by USA TODAY readers.
Travel + Leisure

I’ve Traveled California for 20+ Years and This Is My Favorite Beach Town—With Laid-back Charm and 17 Miles of Coastline

Once known as the "Clam Capital of the World," Pismo Beach is a classic California beach town with a laidback attitude and a delicious local seafood scene Book a surfing lesson to experience the world ...
CBS News

Large waves, dangerous beach conditions forecast for Bay Area, Central Coast through Friday

Dangerous surf conditions are forecast along Northern and Central California beaches for the next several days, prompting an alert from the National Weather Service. On Wednesday, the Weather Service ...
Los Angeles Times

California’s beaches grew some 500 acres in 40 years, says new study. Inside the haves and have-nots

It’s a story of haves and have-nots. Some have more than they need and others have been stripped bare. We speak today not of California’s notorious wealth divide but of our beaches. A recently ...