Pismo Beach, CA


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Pismo Beach, CA

About Pismo Beach, CA

Living in Pismo Beach, CA is an incredible experience. The area is known for its stunning coastline and seaside cliffs, providing mesmerizing views of the Pacific. It's also very close to a number of exciting attractions like Hearst Castle, Avila Beach, and Oceano Dunes. With so much to explore both on land and water, Pismo Beach offers something for everyone. It is also home to great restaurants and bars that serve up delicious local cuisine. Plus, the weather is almost always beautiful with plenty of sunshine to enjoy! Whether you’re looking for an outdoorsy adventure or simply a leisurely beachside stroll, Pismo Beach provides plenty of opportunities to make your stay memorable. College town / small town complex - Central California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, 15 miles from the coast.

Zip Codes: 93449
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Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 238 ft above sea level

San Luis Obispo is a charming and historic college town and home to the 18,000-student California Polytechnic University. It has resisted the development seen in other parts of the state and preserves a pleasant, off-the-beaten-path character. The interesting downtown is accessible by foot and is centered on the old Spanish mission dating from 1772. The university brings numerous arts and entertainment amenities, and the central California coastal climate is ideal.

Predictably, cost of living is high, although not as high as other places in the state. The absence of a strong commercial economy makes jobs difficult to find and future job-growth projections are low but improving. While San Luis Obispo is more oriented towards students and some wealthier residents, Paso Robles and Atascadero, along U.S. 101 towards the north, are more family oriented and not as closely tied to the university. Paso Robles is a nice old resort town and wine-growing area. Location influences the rating positively and negatively- the town is isolated from big-city services but also big-city problems, and the area scores well in all categories except living costs and healthcare.

San Luis Obispo is located in the center of the narrow Los Osos Valley, which opens to the northwest onto scenic Morro Bay. The town is far enough inland to be warmer and drier than many coastal locations. The climate is Mediterranean marine. The hills to the southwest tend to block some of the ocean-borne low stratus clouds, resulting in mostly sunny and pleasant summer days. Very cold weather is unusual. Almost all precipitation falls in winter as rain.

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Pismo Beach Cost of Living

College-town atmosphere, year-round climate, and historic interest make Pismo Beach a great place to live.

$1,206,900
72.0% lower than avg
$94,268
+26.8% higher than avg
9.5 / 7.9
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Pismo Beach Crime
73.1 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Pismo Beach, California
$231,120
for a family
$72,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Pismo Beach
   College-town atmosphere
Healthcare
   Year-round climate
Isolation
   Historic interest
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It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More
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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More
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Over 8 years ago
Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More
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