Pismo State Beach, California state beach in San Luis Obispo County, US.

Pismo State Beach extends along the Pacific coastline with wide sandy shores, dunes, and various habitats for marine life. The area spans several coastal communities and provides different entry points for visitors.

Pismo State Beach is a 17-mile stretch of Pacific shoreline fronting Pismo Beach, Grover Beach and Oceano in San Luis Obispo County, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Its dunes and beach are home to the Pismo clam, and the beach has hosted Cal Poly Mustangs women's beach volleyball home matches.

The Pismo clam, a large clam once abundant here, gave the beach its name and remains a local symbol; recreational digging for it is regulated. The beach also hosts the Cal Poly Mustangs women's beach volleyball team for home matches, tying the shoreline to university sport.

The beach is accessible through several roads, especially Grand Avenue in Grover Beach and Pier Avenue in Oceano for vehicle access. Different sections have varying conditions, so checking your preferred entry point beforehand helps with planning.

Between November and February, thousands of monarch butterflies gather in a eucalyptus grove near North Beach Campground during their migration. This seasonal arrival makes the beach a special place for nature watchers during winter months.