Central Coast

Pismo's wide sand, Morro Rock and the quiet towns up to Cambria, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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The Central Coast is the part of California between the two big cities, and it is slower than either. Pismo Beach, Grover Beach and Oceano share 17 miles of wide flat sand backed by dunes, with a pier in the middle. Avila Beach is a small sheltered cove that stays warmer than its neighbors. Morro Bay has the rock and a working harbor. Cayucos is a beach town of a few blocks with a wooden pier, and Cambria's Moonstone Beach has a boardwalk along the bluff with elephant seals a short drive north.

StateCA
Peak seasonJune to October
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345 Hinds
No. 01

345 Hinds

Vacation Home
2 bedroom sleeps 4 Beachfront about $96 a night

Comfortable Accommodations: 345 Hinds in Pismo Beach offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and one bathroom.

Ocean Access and Scenic Patio - Modern Coastal Haven
No. 02

Ocean Access and Scenic Patio - Modern Coastal Haven

House
2 bedroom sleeps 7 about $228 a night

Welcome to Strand Way A, your front-row seat to the surf and sand. Located right on the beach, this modern coastal haven delivers unbeatable access to the ocean, just step outside and you're there. Whether you're sunbathing by day or strolling the shore at sunset, this location is all about living that toes-in-the-sand lifestyle. Inside, crisp contemporary design and thoughtful details make it easy to unwind. The home features two serene bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a versatile loft space complete with a queen bed.

113 Pismo Shores
No. 04

113 Pismo Shores

Vacation Home
2 bedroom sleeps 4 Sea view private pool about $235 a night

113 Pismo Shores is a vacation home in Pismo Beach offering stunning sea views, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms.

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Pool and Spa in Gated Complex - Charming Coastal Retreat
No. 07

Pool and Spa in Gated Complex - Charming Coastal Retreat

Condo
2 bedroom sleeps 6 private pool about $247 a night

2 bed/2.5 bath, sleeps 6, queen, 2 twins, sofa sleeper, charcoal Barbeque, washer/dryer, 1 assigned parking space, hi-speed internet. Pool, spa and clubhouse in complex. Rents weekly. *Rents Weekly Only* Monthly Rentals Available During The Winter Season Condo in Downtown Pismo Beach, Complex is Ocean Front, Gated, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, pool, spa, located in downtown Pismo Beach. The living room of this condo has a fireplace, TV, VCR, DVD player, wireless internet and a queen sofa sleeper. There is a dining table for 6. Washer/dryer. The Primary bedroom has a King bed, tv and deck with partial ocean view. The Second bedroom has a full bed and a twin bed.

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