Pismo Beach

PISMO BEACH. Boasting one of the more active waterfronts along the Central Coast, this 23-mile stretch of beach is a family-friendly destination for visitors from all over the state, thanks to calm, warm waters that are ideal for swimming, scuba diving, surfing, body-boarding, sea kayaking, and fishing. The beach town prides itself on being the "Clam Capital of the World," and the official clam zone south of Grand Avenue has been known to yield specimens well over 4.5 inches in diameter – have care, though, clamming requires a salt-water fishing license.