Pismo Beach (Wadsworth Avenue)
About
Pismo Beach (Wadsworth Avenue) is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 1.8 miles from the town of Pismo Beach. The access has restrooms, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer and early fall are the most settled time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Pismo Beach show highs around 71 to 73°F from August through October, with only one to four wet days a month. Winter runs cooler and wetter, with highs near 65°F and about 10 wet days a month in January and February. Dogs are not allowed on this beach, so plan to leave pets at home. Several short hikes start close by. Vamonos Canyon is about 0.7 miles away, and Lone Oak Loop and the Discovery & Spring to Spring Trails are each under a mile off. Climbers can head to Grime Dog Wall, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Pismo Beach (Wadsworth Avenue)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–73°F and lows of 44–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pismo Beach, CA weather station, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high44° low
- Feb65° high44° low
- Mar68° high46° low
- Apr70° high48° low
- May72° high49° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul70° high54° low
- Aug71° high55° low
- Sep72° high54° low
- Oct73° high53° low
- Nov69° high46° low
- Dec65° high44° low
Nearby
- Vamonos CanyonHiking0.7 mi
- Lone Oak LoopHiking0.8 mi
- Discovery & Spring to Spring TrailsHiking0.9 mi
- Peek-a-Boo LoopHiking1.1 mi
- Discovery TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Panhandle TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Grime Dog WallRock climbing1.9 mi
- Cerro San Luis ObispoRock climbing10 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)