USA Today “Best Coastal Small Town 2026” award goes to Pismo Beach!

Aerial view of Pismo Beach and Pismo Preserve

Located along California's Central Coast, Pismo Beach draws in plenty of visitors with its great beaches, array of quaint wineries, state parks and now has been named for the second year in a row as the "Best Coastal Small Town 2026" by the USA Today's 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Other highlights to check out include Dinosaur Caves Park, the Monarch Butterfly Grove, and the award-winning boardwalk. You might also enjoy some fishing or surfing as the area has many adventure activities to partake in.  See the top 10 list of cities here.