A rainy day is no fun for anyone. There is always so much to do outside that when it rains, it puts such a damper on any plans! How are you going to be able to enjoy the beach when it’s raining out? You won’t be able to take a hike along the trails or even bask in the sun. The clouds and the rain can ruin a perfectly good day outside! But Pismo Beach has so much more to offer than just the beach and the hiking trails.
There are a ton of unique activities and things to do in Pismo Beach. Whether you’re looking to spend a day out with the kids or by yourself, you need a guide to the Pismo Beach area!
When the Pismo Beach weather isn’t cooperating the way it should, here are the top places to go on a rainy day!
Visit The Central Coast Aquarium
The Central Coast Aquarium is the perfect place for families to learn about the local sea life and ocean stewardship. The aquarium is intended to help foster the love of the sea and the community. The Central Coast Aquarium is perfect for providing fun opportunities centered around education and action.
The aquarium is based out of Avila Beach and offers exciting hands-on experiences. Here, they teach how ecosystems have an impact on our lives. The organization’s mission is to educate and inspire everyone through outreach and offerings. At the Central Coast Aquarium, they want to help teach people that preserving our waters is essential for the Earth’s health. The hands-on exhibits, outdoor excursions, and laboratory lessons aim to impact everyone, both children and adults. If they can positively impact the perspective of their visitors, then they have succeeded in their mission!
Kids who come and explore the museum and aquarium can take part in the opportunity to take the ocean home with them! The Stewardship Traveler Program is the perfect experience for the ones who want to grow their love of the ocean. This program helps those participating make a difference when they go out on vacation. Many activities and programs are offered all up and down Highway 1.
Avila Valley Barn
Experience Rustic Farm Life at Avila Valley Barn
Among locals a smile forms on the face when Avila Valley Barn is mentioned. A favorite place to stop off and buy the freshest fruit and vegetables grown locally, pick up a pie or bakery treat, hand feed and pet farm animals, stop off for lunch from our Smoke House and Chicken Shack or get an ice cream on the way to Avila Beach. Avila Valley Barn is truly a place built for the whole family in mind.
Pismo Bowl
Established in 1939, this 8 lane center is located at 277 Pomeroy in downtown Pismo Beach. Its retro feel is felt throughout, especially with its above ground ball returns and coffee shop diner. As a family run business, Pismo Bowl is the perfect place to host your next party or get together!
Hot Shots Billiards & Family Entertainment
HOT SHOTS is located in Pismo Beach, California. We have fourteen pool tables, air hockey tables and an arcade full of your. Favorite games. You’ll have fun while taking a break. HOT SHOTS is also home to thirty draft & craft beers and an enviable t-shirt/pro billiards store. SHOTS .
Exploration Discovery Center
The Children’s Discovery Center of the Central Coast has merged our organization with the former Exploration Station becoming the Exploration Discovery Center, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Since the original Exploration Station closed in 2016, our campus has been revamped with new exhibits and exciting activities. We are a non-profit children’s education and play space with an emphasis on sustainability. We have a campus that accommodates children ages 2-12. Our admission is dependent on parent/guardian participation. Our facilities include but are not limited to preschool play areas, archeology/geology education through play, rotating cultural and historical interactive exhibits, outdoor water play, aquaponic gardening, and a school-age learning lab.
San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum
The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum was created to provide a fun place for children and families to explore, discover and learn through hands-on exhibits and programs. Three floors and an outside playscape are jam packed with exhibits for children ages two to ten. Unique, educational programs and activities are scheduled throughout each week. We’re where learn-by-doing begins!
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is located in downtown San Luis Obispo on the west end of Mission Plaza, at the heart of the city’s cultural corridor. SLOMA is committed to an exhibition program that brings together visual artists from around the world with renowned artists from California and the US. With free admission and monthly events, SLOMA is the heart of the Central Coast’s arts community, serving as both a gathering place for the community and an essential stop for visitors.
Plan Your Visit
Are you ready for your Pismo Beach vacation of a lifetime? Contact the team at Beach Bum Holiday Rentals today to get your vacation started with us!
Hop on a SLO Coast Wine Trail
There’s nothing quite like looking out a window at breathtaking views of Edna Valley while clutching a world-class Pinot Noir on a winter day. Spend a day—or two—taking advantage of the numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in San Luis Obispo’s wine culture.
Morro Bay State Park & Museum of Natural History
Morro Bay State Park features lagoon and natural bay habitat. The bay’s most prominent landmark is Morro Rock. The park has opportunities for sailing, fishing, hiking, and bird watching. The park museum has exhibits that cover natural features and cultural history, Native American life, geology, and oceanography. The park also has a colorful marina and an 18-hole public golf course. On the bay’s northeast edge is a pristine saltwater marsh that supports a thriving bird population.
Explore Local Art at The Seaside Gallery
The local art in Pismo Beach is a sight to behold. At the Seaside Gallery, you can see dozens of local artists’ works on display. You will find many different art mediums on display right in the heart of Pismo Beach. There are few art galleries in the area, so if you want to see some art, this is the place to go. Here, you will find Impressionistic, Abstract, Fauvist, Expressionist, and realistic pieces that showcase the diversity of art.
Founded by Tom and Sherie Burgher, The Seaside Gallery has become a place that fosters the love of art and technique. When you tour the gallery, you will learn from either Tom or Sherie about each artist whose work is on display. Their vast knowledge about each piece will help you understand the story behind the art and its artist. There are paintings and sculptures about Pismo Beach and Shell Beach. You can find sculptures of cowboys and horses as well as a storage door from artwork from children! Sherie understood how much people loved to see children’s artwork, so she provided an entire section to show off the creative young minds.
Tom and Sherie also want to help foster and grow the public art project with the Seaside Gallery. They understand how important art is for culture, so they sponsor sculpture and painting shows throughout the town to unite the community and appreciate local artists.
Book Your Pismo Beach Vacation Rentals with Beach Bum
After a long day of enjoying things indoors, you need a place to rest and relax. Our Pismo Beach rentals are both affordable and luxurious. Your California getaway would not be complete without staying in one of our rentals! You’ll be right near the beach so you would not have to go far to enjoy a day on the sand. (Weather permitting, that is!) You’re also near all of the best Pismo Beach attractions, which is perfect for those rainy days and wanting to spend the day inside while not cooped up in your rental. After spending all day sightseeing and exploring the amazing attractions, you deserve the rental of your dreams to relax in.
Your rental will make you feel like you’re living a life of luxury. Our Pismo Beach rentals come equipped with fully stocked kitchens, high-speed wireless internet, washer and dryer access, as well as convenient on-site parking and even flat-screen TVs! Whether you want to stay on Pismo Beach or Avila Beach, a condo or other vacation rental is ready for you! Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach offer breathtaking views all along California’s Central Coast. You can leave all your worries behind and soak up that amazing Pismo Beach weather.
