Events in Pismo Beach

Upcoming events in Pismo Beach, checked every morning. Updated October 11.

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Sunday, October 11

  • Surfing for Hope Longboard Classic

    Schedule varies · ends 3 PM · Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach · Check the official event page for competition and gala details

    World-class longboarders, a health fair, a Volkswagen expo and community events take over Pismo Beach for three days.

  • 82 Deluxe

    2 PM to 6 PM · Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Live performance by 82 Deluxe at Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar.

  • DJ Sparx

    7 PM to 11:30 PM · Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    DJ Sparx set at Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar.

Wednesday, October 14

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Free oceanfront yoga on the lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa with certified instructor Jordan Walshaw. Bring a mat or borrow one, plus water and sun protection.

Thursday, October 15

Friday, October 16

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Free oceanfront yoga on the lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa with certified instructor Jordan Walshaw. Bring a mat or borrow one, plus water and sun protection.

  • Dance Club Classes on the Rocks

    11 AM to 12 PM · The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Stay active and get energized with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa! \n

  • Totally Tubular Clam Festival Wine Walk

    5 PM to 7:30 PM · Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Kick off Clam Festival weekend with the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at the Totally Tubular Clam Festival Wine Walk — an 80s-themed evening of wine, food and drink tastings from local businesses, strolled through beautiful downtown Pismo Beach. General Admission runs 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, followed by the VIP Party from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Inn at the Pier, 601 Cypress Street. Registration is at Beachin’ B

  • Live Music with Louie Ortega at Marisol Lounge

    6 PM to 8 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Free

    Every Friday & Saturday from 6pm – 8pm, unwind at Marisol Lounge with live music from talented local artists. \n

Saturday, October 17

  • 80th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival

    10 AM · Pismo Beach Pier Plaza, Pismo Beach · Free

    The landmark anniversary weekend brings the parade, live entertainment, family activities and the annual chowder cook-off back to downtown Pismo.

  • Dance Club Classes on the Rocks

    11 AM to 12 PM · The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Dance Club Classes on the Rocks is on the official calendar at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa. Open the source for the latest schedule and participation details.

  • Live Music with Louie Ortega at Marisol Lounge

    6 PM to 8 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Free

    Every Friday & Saturday from 6pm – 8pm, unwind at Marisol Lounge with live music from talented local artists. \n

Wednesday, October 21

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Start the day with an oceanfront yoga flow! \n

Friday, October 23

  • Yoga at the Cliffs

    9 AM to 10 AM · Oceanfront Lawn at The Cliffs Hotel & Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Start the day with an oceanfront yoga flow! \n

  • Dance Club Classes on the Rocks

    11 AM to 12 PM · The Cliffs Hotel and Spa, Pismo Beach · Free

    Stay active and get energized with the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa! \n

  • Kevin Graybill (Live Music on the Rooftop SELECT FRIDAYS)

    6 PM to 8 PM · Inn at the Pier rooftop (Cypress Beach House rooftop), Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Rooftop live music listed for the SELECT FRIDAYS series.

Sunday, October 25

Tuesday, November 3

  • Giveback Night Cool Cats Cafe - Pismo Beach!

    4 PM to 9:30 PM · Cool Cats Cafe, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Shell Beach Elementary PTO dine-out fundraiser at Cool Cats Cafe in Pismo Beach. The page highlights burgers and a family evening on the pier afterward.

Saturday, November 7

  • Pismo Beach Sand Art Festival

    Time TBA · Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach · Free

    Artists create enormous ocean-inspired drawings across the beach, knowing the next tide will erase the work and reset the canvas.

  • Hollyberry Fundraiser at Pismo Beach Vets Hall

    4 PM · Pismo Beach Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Camp Fire Boots and Bling 4pm-9pm Pismo Beach Vets Hall Camp Fire is gearing up for the annual Hollyberry fundraising event and reaching out to local businesses and individuals for your support through tickets sales and donations. Hollyberry is a fabulous evening of fun and festivities, featuring a Silent Auction, barbecue dinner, a Live Auction which includes delicious home-made desserts, special family adventure pa

Wednesday, November 11

  • Annual Veteran’s Day Tribute

    11 AM · Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a Veteran’s Day tribute at the Pier.

Saturday, November 14

  • Pismo Beach Marching Band Review

    9 AM · Dolliver Street (ending at Pier Plaza), Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Feel the rhythm and hear the brass as talented marching bands from across the Central Coast take over Dolliver Street! Enjoy a spectacular showcase of music, precision marching, and showmanship, capped off by an electrifying drumline competition.

Saturday, November 21

  • Prime West Series Stop 2

    Time TBA · Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    USA Surfing’s Prime West Series Stop 2 takes place at Pismo Beach Pier over the weekend, with competition on November 21–22, 2026.

Thursday, November 26

  • Thanksgiving dinner with a view at Marisol

    1 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Marisol at The Cliffs is serving a three-course Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. in Pismo Beach. The headline feature here may be the view, but the price is still a confirm-at-source situation.

Saturday, November 28

  • Small Business Saturday

    Time TBA · Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach · Free

    Small Business Saturday listed for November 28, 2026 with “Free” on the Inn at the Pier page.

  • Christmas by the Sea Downtown

    10 AM · Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Kick off your holiday season with Christmas by the Sea, a festive downtown celebration hosted by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce that fills the community with coastal cheer and beautifully decorated storefronts.

Tuesday, December 1

  • Merry-sol adds holiday cocktails to Marisol Bar

    Time TBA · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Free

    Marisol Bar at The Cliffs is kicking off a holiday cocktails and cheer promo on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 12 a.m. in Pismo Beach. It’s marked free, which is the sort of detail that tends to improve a bar stop.

Friday, December 4

  • Holiday Harmony

    5:30 PM · Pismo Beach Pier Plaza, Pismo Beach · Free

    Experience the magic of a coastal winter wonderland! This joyful, free family event features fresh snow right at the beach, festive crafts, bounce houses, and photos with Santa himself, all leading up to the dazzling Downtown Tree Lighting at the Pier.

Sunday, December 13

  • Friendly Neighborhood Big Band

    11 AM to 4 PM · Pismo Vets Hall, Pismo Beach · Members $10; non-members $15; tickets available at door or in advance

    Holiday luncheon with live traditional jazz and an opening set by the Decomposing Brass Quintet.

Thursday, December 24

  • Christmas Eve dinner at Marisol by the coast

    1 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Marisol at The Cliffs is serving a merry three-course Christmas Eve dinner Thursday, Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. The draw here is the hyperlocal menu and ocean views; check the source for pricing.

Thursday, December 31

  • Marisol’s New Year’s Eve dinner leans into the coastline

    4 PM · Marisol at The Cliffs, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    Marisol at The Cliffs is serving a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner on Thursday, December 31 at 4 p.m. The menu comes with oceanfront views, hyperlocal ingredients and a champagne toast to ring in 2026.

Monday, January 18

  • WSL: SLO CAL Open at Pismo Beach

    7:30 AM · Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach · Price not listed

    The official calendar has the event at Pismo Beach Pier on Monday at 6:30 a.m. Check the source for the current schedule and participation details before heading over.