We've settled in, sort of. This central coast area of California is definitely one of our favorite places, with
Pismo Beach both fun and accommodating for all
those needs; Outlet Stores, TJs, restaurants, wineries...Ahhh... The morning fog rolls out and the days are in the mid-60s. The air is fresh and clean. The sinuses are happy! And the beauty, just as in the desert, is breathtaking.
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| Spring Break in Pismo Beach |
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| There are rentals on the beach |
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| Great surfing |
Our site here at the State Beach is large and grassy with no hookups, so boondocking continues to be our
modus operandi. There are paths leading to huge sandy dunes covered in blooming ice plant, and large groves of gnarly Eucalyptus trees housing the seasonal migrating
Monarch butterflies. We spotted a few stragglers, but October thru February is more the season.
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| Our site |
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| Dunes and beach |
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| From the dunes looking back at the campground |
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| From dunes to town and pier |
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| Monarch Butterfly grove |
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| Gnarly old Eucalyptus |
Mornings start with beachcombing! I have a 3.5 mile course along a dune path south to beach, then north to pier, thru town and back. The Sandpipers dance and the fog rolls in and out. I find an occasional intact Sand Dollar....A prize!
The pier structure fascinates me.....
But now we need to get ready for this really big weekend plus a day...that's 4 days of family and grandkids, so we're off to buy hotdogs, hamburgers, fixins' for smores, chips, dips, brownie bites, blueberries, potato salad...and wine (for your's truly)! The kids are renting a small RV and driving down from Half Moon Bay, about 200 miles north. There will be lots of pictures, so stay tuned.....
3 comments:
I love Pismo Beach and you've captured it well. Although it looks more built up than I remember from the 70s. I got stuck on the beach twice and made friends getting unstuck. Is driving on the beach still allowed? Might be even more dangerous than usual over Spring Break. Nice campground. I'm pretty sure I camped on the beach. More please.
Driving on the beach is still allowed. We'll be putting the jeep to the test!
A great beach..great pictures. I remember it well from my childhood.
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