The 2026 FIFA World Cup, kicking off June 11, 2026, is the largest in history, featuring 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As of May 2026, excitement is high, with tickets for the final costing upwards of $32,000! While many people will not be able to attend live events happening in Los Angeles, a trip to Pismo Beach during the 2026 FIFA World Cup may just be the ticket, with activities to enjoy for all kinds of athletes and soccer lovers. Here are a few things to do during your trip to Pismo Beach, California this summer during the FIFA World Cup:
With over 10 large screen televisions, Blast & Brew American Eatery and Tap House in Pismo Beach is the perfect viewing location for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games. Bring the whole group to stay at the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel with outdoor heated pool, 3 hot tubs and multiple terraces and patios with amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Guests can order poolside service from the on-site restaurant Blast & Brew while soaking up the California sunshine, and then head down to the beach from the direct beach access stairs. Get 10% off your stay at the SeaCrest in June and July during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Cal Poly Men’s Soccer offers a summer camp series open to all high school players, junior college transfers and transfer portal entries and a youth series for younger athletes. Their 2026 “Youth Day Soccer Camps” are designed to introduce players to an exciting, creative, and fun environment where they can develop their fundamental soccer skills, learn valuable leadership traits, and grow their love for the game. This is available for ages kindergarten to high school and all skill levels are welcome and groups will be divided based on age/ability. Camp curriculum will vary based upon ability level to ensure all campers enjoy a week filled with soccer!
Watch a youth club game with the Central Coast Surf Soccer Club league, with teams of various levels located between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles, for youth girls and boys. Surf Select is a national identification program for players aged U9-U17 who have the talent, drive and ambition to compete against the “Best of the Best”. Through a series of regional and national events, top players are identified to represent Surf Select and compete at some of the top domestic and international competitions across the global youth soccer landscape. Seeing these talented young athletes play is a great activity for other rising young stars and a perfect family friendly event.
Nike Soccer Camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo state university campus offers elite-level training while making memories to last a lifetime. The camp offers a unique opportunity to train under the direction of passionate coaches and current and former collegiate athletes who serve as counselors, is co-ed and open to athletes ages 8-17. Their overnight camp at Cal Poly offers an immersive, on-campus experience where campers reside in the dormitories in adjacent rooms to the camp staff while training during the daytime hours. The camp includes training, housing, meals, fun evening activities, as well as college recruiting seminars on Tuesday evening (parents are encouraged to attend the seminars!). Nike Soccer Camps also offers a summer day camp program for athletes who do not wish to stay overnight. This program runs 9:00am-4:00pm each day and includes daytime training only. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Nike Sports Camps offers a unique experience with many sports (Cross Country, Football, Softball, Swim, Tennis, and Track & Field) operating simultaneously. During the day, the athletes receive sport-specific coaching within their sport focus.