Clam Chowder Festival Special 2026

Enjoy beachfront access to the 80th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival at SeaVenture Beach Hotel.

Reserve any room with a private hot tub and receive:

  • $50 dining voucher for dinner or weekend brunch at SeaVenture Restaurant

  • A bottle of bubbly ready in your room for celebration

  • Arrive days early or stay a day later! Offer valid from October 16th – 19th

Join SeaVenture to celebrate our beloved local clams. Secure this special before the weekend sells out!

About the Weekend Events

Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival

For 80 years, the Pismo Beach Clam Festival has brought generations together on California’s Central Coast. What began in 1946 as a community celebration connected to the city’s coastal identity has grown into one of Pismo Beach’s longest-running traditions.

Join Pismo Beach from October 17–18, 2026 for a weekend of family activities, live entertainment, local food, the Clam Festival Parade, and the annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Clam Festival Day on Saturday, October 17

  • Clam Festival Parade | Starting at 10:00 a.m. on Price Street. Free admission.
  • Clam Chowder Cook-Off | Find SeaVenture Restaurant’s culinary team at this competition for the title of Best Local Clam Chowder! Sample entries and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Tickets required.

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