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Pismo Beach
City in California, United States
Overview
Pismo Beach is a small, lively coastal city along California's Central Coast, famous for its sweeping beaches, classic pier, and relaxed atmosphere. Visitors come for surfing, seafood, and stunning ocean sunsets, making it a beloved spot for families and travelers alike. The city balances tourist attractions with quiet neighborhoods and scenic natural spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
8,072
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.14°, -120.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,860
Local Cost
$2,590
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
399 mm
Internet Speed
176 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
7
Parks
7
Transport
86
Walk Score
86
Footways
171.0
Airport
SBP
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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