The Perfect 2-Night Itinerary in Pismo Beach
Celebrate Where Palm Trees Twinkle and Holidays Shine!
Looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays? Swap the snow for sand and experience the magic of the season in a place where palm trees twinkle and ocean waves set the rhythm. Holidays in Pismo Beach bring coastal charm, festive fun, and unforgettable memories for couples, families, and friends alike.
Turkeys & Butterflies – Thanksgiving in Pismo Beach
Start a new tradition without the stress of cooking for the whole family! SeaVenture Restaurants offers a special Thanksgiving Dinner featuring classic holiday dishes and seasonal desserts paired with breathtaking ocean views.
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Things to Do:
- Treat yourself to a relaxing seaside stay so you can take the morning to walk along the Pismo Beach Pier before you settle in at the dinner table (3min walk from SeaVenture)
- SLO Holiday Plaza and Santa’s House Opening Day Celebration: The day after Thanksgiving, watch Santa ride into Mission Plaza on a firetruck and enjoy a live performance from the SLO County Band. Visitors can ride the Classic Carousel (17min drive from SeaVenture)
- Visit the Monarch Butterfly Grove at the start of the migration season – learn more here (3min drive from SeaVenture)
- Get a kick start on your holiday shopping with Black Friday at the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets boasting over 40 premium retail outlets (5min drive from SeaVenture)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Pismo Beach Christmas
A festive Christmas tree of lights on the Pismo Beach Pier guides Pismo into a uniquely California Christmas!
Breezy ocean views from your steaming hot tub at Christmastime bring a special kind of joy to the season. Whether you’re shopping for local gifts or strolling the sand with your loved ones, Pismo Beach offers the perfect mix of relaxation and holiday spirit.
Things to Do:
- Stroll along Price Street and discover local shops with truly unique gifts (10min walk from SeaVenture)
- Find a gift for every person on your list – everything from wine directly from the wineries or at the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets
- SeaVenture Restaurant offers a special Pismo Beach Christmas Dinner featuring holiday favorites and seaside-inspired dishes
- SLO Christmas Parade: Every year, Downtown San Luis Obispo holds a massive holiday parade that showcases floats and characters of the county! See their website for dates and times. (17min drive from SeaVenture)
Ring in the New Year in Pismo Beach
Celebrating the year ahead with the tides and waves is the perfect way to welcome the fresh start of a new year.
Things to Do:
- Take a moonlit walk or a New Year’s Day walk along the beach as the waves welcome a fresh start
- Pop a bottle of bubbly on your private balcony from the comfort of your hot tub for an intimate New Year’s celebration
- Noon Years Eve – SeaVenture Restaurant hosts a special NYE Celebration with live music, a fantastic menu, and a champagne toast at the East Coast New Years Eve (9pm PT)
Whether you’re planning a winter vacation on the Central Coast or just escaping for a weekend of holiday cheer, Pismo Beach is the perfect coastal destination for the holidays. With festive charm and a relaxed pace, it’s easy to see why so many make it their favorite place to make memories for the holidays.