Monarch Marvels
by KimberlyAnn
The Pismo area is famous for the thousands of Monarch butterflies that migrate to the area, looking for shelter from the cold northern winters. If you visit Pismo late October to the end of February, you will be treated to the huge butterfly clusters hanging in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees. The grove may be found along highway 1 at the southern end of Pismo Beach. During the time that the butterflies are in the areas in large numbers there are volunteers who offer daily talks and information at the Butterfly Grove. Ask anyone in town and they can give you directions on how to find the grove. For more information visit www.monarchbutterfly.org There are so many things I liked about this area, that it is hard to choose my fondest memory, but I guess it would be our wonderful campsite in the N. Beach section of the state park, flying kites on the beach, our Avila side trip, and eating at Splash.
Nine Hole Golfing
by KimberlyAnn
Pismo Beach Golf Course is a public, nine hole, three par course located near the ocean, and the coastal dunes. There is a snack bar where you can purchase soft drinks, beer, chips, and candy. In 2007 the greens fee was $9 on weekdays, and $10 on weekends. You may also rent clubs and carts. For information on prices and discounts visit their web page.
Taking tacky photos
by tvdandy
Like any beach town, Pismo has more than it's fair share of nutty and outrageous signage, colorful and crazy and an assault on the eyes. Here are some photo examples of colorful outdoor artwork which leaps out for your attention.
Avila Beach
by KimberlyAnn
Avila Beach is an unincorporated town, about 8 miles north of the Pismo Pier. Here you will find the Port San Luis Pier, which has been active as a public pier since 1873. The harbor is tucked away in a lovely bay surrounded by hills, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk out over the water. This pier is both an area for commercial fisherman, as well as a popular place for sports fisherman. Located on the pier are a couple of fish markets, where you can purchase fresh fish and crab, depending on the season. One of these markets also has an outside café. There is also a small business where you can purchase a few souvenirs. At the end of the pier is the Olde Port Inn restaurant. We did not visit the pier during mealtime, but we checked out the menu. It was quite pricey, although it looked like it could be very good. Sunset Magazine said that they had the “Best food when it comes to serving fresh seafood.” I plan to have lunch there next time we are in the area.
Morro Bay Beach and Critters
by KimberlyAnn
I understand that there are a number of more secluded, and beautiful beaches in the area, but the only one we saw on our outing to Morro Bay, was the nearby public beach. Even in off season it was a popular place for sunbathing, walking dogs on leashes, and picnicking. Of all the beaches I have visited in California, however, I though this was the least attractive. Looking toward the sandy beach direction, the skyline was not particularly pretty. Looking in the other direction, toward Morro rock, it was more interesting, but there was no sand here, only large rocks. If you like birds and small furry creatures, there were a large number of gulls on the rocks, and California ground squirrels living within their crevices. (see photo 2 and 3)
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