Exciting Local Pismo Beach Events
There's always something happening in beautiful Pismo Beach! From seasonal festivals and outdoor concerts to local wine tastings and art walks, our coastal town offers events for every interest. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or looking for family-friendly fun, be sure to check out what's coming up and make the most of your time by the sea.
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Art in the Park Shell Beach
Enjoy this monthly pop-up market at Dinosaur Caves Park including local artisans, music, food and family fun!
2025 dates include: April 6, May 4, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 – 10am 4pm
Location: Dinosaur Caves Park 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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USA Surfing
The City of Pismo Beach is pleased to welcome USA Surfing to Pismo Beach for the USA Surfing Prime Series, a 10-stop competition tour on East and West Coasts and Hawaii featuring the best under 18 surfers. USA Surfing is the exclusive ISA-recognized national federation for the sport of surfing in the US.
Date: November 22, 2025-November 23, 2025
Location: Pismo Beach Pier 49Q4+86 Pismo Beach, California
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Christmas by the Sea
Join the Pismo Beach Chamber and City of Pismo Beach for Christmas By the Sea.
Pismo Beach is the place to be for your holiday memories. From the holiday lights, to creatively decorated surfboards and great shopping incentives, there is no better place to spend the holidays than Pismo Beach! We will kick this off on Small Business Saturday, Saturday November 30th, with a special shopping incentive. With purchased made on November 30th from Pismo and Shell Beach businesses you can enter to win a drawing for gift cards from our local businesses.
Meet us in the Pier Plaza to have photos with Santa and enter for the drawing. We hear Santa is bringing along some friends, so make sure to stop by and see us! For complete details, please check out the link below.
Date: November 30, 2025 - January 02, 2026
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Holiday Harmony
Join the City of Pismo Beach Recreation for the annual tree lighting at the end of the pier! Holiday Harmony will be on Friday, December 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm this year! Enjoy kids’ activities like visits with Santa, snow play, cookie decorating, and bounce houses. Bring the whole family to kick off the holiday season by the sea.
Date: December 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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