Pismo Beach is a seaside community that is famous for having one of California’s longest and most beautiful beaches. This charming beach town lies between the Pacific Ocean and the palisades to the east. Pismo Beach is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the California Central Coast, in the beautiful San Luis Obispo County. Enjoy a pleasant stroll on our white sands or just enjoy the spectacular sunset from the world famous Pismo Beach Pier. Take an unforgettable walk on our award-winning boardwalk as you make your way to the Pismo shore. Pismo Beach, California was always known as the “Clam Capital of the World” and maintains the spirit of California’s early history with its unspoiled sandy beaches, breathtaking coastlines and viewpoints, and the 1200 foot Pismo Pier. Surrounded by the world-class Edna Valley Wine Region, award-winning restaurants, and a myriad of shopping centers, Pismo Beach is your ideal vacation destination on the Central Coast.

Pismo Beach was originally part of the Rancho Pismo, a grant of over 3800 acres belonging to Jose Ortega in 1840. Between 1840 and 1875, it was used for ranching and trading. Pismo Beach was originally part of the 8838 acre Rancho Pismo owned by Jose Ortega in the 1880s. One of its owners, a gentleman named Isaac Sparks is said to have won the land from Ortega in a game of monte. John Price, an Englishman, who fought in the Mexican-American War, later acquired this land from Sparks and built the first hotel called the Pismo Beach Hotel. It wasn't too long until people from all over the world discovered the priceless beauty of Pismo Beach. There was such a high demand for accommodations that a "Tent City" was created to cater to the overflow of tourists up until the late 1920s. People could not get enough of Pismo's small town charm and spectacular ocean views. This fascination has never faded, and is demonstrative in the thousands of new and returning visitors that meander through this sandy nirvana. However, if it wasn't for the pioneers of this town, we would still be a dusty ranch by the sea. This is why we have dedicated each suite at Valentina to one of the cultural icons of Pismo Beach’s colorful past.

Pismo Beach has developed into a family friendly atmosphere where guests may enjoy the simple pleasures of the beach, as they spend time with family and enjoy numerous local activities. The residents of Pismo Beach make the city welcoming to visitors and have invested in improvements to ensure the enjoyments of its many guests. Today, Pismo Beach dedicated to providing lovely hotels and accommodations so that visitors may have a completely satisfying experience.

The Valentina Inn & Villas’ venue has always been a home to visitors wishing to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life, and enjoy the rest and relaxation of Pismo Beach.

The Valentina was first established under the name "Pismo Beach Inn" in 1945 by Lucille Dias and her husband John. Lucille lived at this location for almost all herlife, serving Pismo Beach in many different capacities. Lucille was famous for saying that she used to work the "Four Corners." She would put in countless hours at Davis Electrical and Hardware(now Pismo Bob's Hardware), as a waitress at Plessa's Tavern, at Doko's Five and Ten Cent Store, and at the Laurel Tree Cafe(her father's restaurant)- the "Four Corners" of the Pismo and Price Street intersection. She held all these jobs for over thirty years.

Lucille and her husband opened the Pismo Beach Inn to further serve those who came to visit this quaint town. The Pismo Beach Inn was known far and wide as a place of warmth and comfort; a true home away from home. Lucille would greet her guests with a smile, and serve them with a level of hospitality and convenience that still endures today.

Dozens of world-class golf courses are just a "tee shot" away from the Valentina. San Luis Obispo County offers the finest, most beautiful and affordable locations for top-notch golf. These courses are surrounded by California's natural majestic beauty, as they juxtapose the Pacific coastline. Play among amber hillsides, windswept dunes, and enchanting coastal vistas. Between our well-maintained public golf courses and our fabulous private courses, you will have a choice that will match your challenge your level. Lush green, undulating fairways and cool, fresh open air make the Central Coast a golfer's paradise. Check out Valentina’s new Golf Package today!

With several well-maintained California public golf courses, as well as San Luis Obispo’s private golf courses available to you to play, you have a choice that will match your challenge level. Check out these golf courses below:

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Cypress Ridge Golf Course
Sea Pines Golf Course Resort

Also, be sure to inquire about our special Valentina Golf Package featuring Monarch Dunes Golf Course. Monarch Dunes Golf Course is located along the Central California Coast, just south of San Luis Obispo in Nipomo, CA.

As illustrated on their website: " Monarch Dunes features both the award-winning championship "Old Course" as well as the newly opened 12-hole Challenge Course. Both courses were uniquely created to test your skills and tempt your senses. Monarch Dunes Golf Club is reminiscent of the true links-style courses found in Scotland and a "must-play" for those who seek a challenging, yet amiable, unspoiled golf adventure. Journey through central California’s coastal highlands and discover the evolving conditions and natural beauty that inspire an unforgettable golf experience...  one that calls you back time and again."   

San Luis Obispo County is known for its fantastic wineries, and has earned global recognition. Casual tasters and wine aficionados alike have enjoyed a wine heritage that stretches over two hundred years. Over 3000 acres of gorgeous vineyards make up this wonderful community. You will be taken aback by the enchanting scenery surrounding this ideal viticulture area.

Dabble in one of life's most sophisticated pleasures at one of our three outstanding viticulture regions- Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, and Avila Valley. Our over 70 distinct wineries provide an unhurried, uncrowded, and unpretentious wine tasting getaway for every wine enthusiast. Just up north, Paso Robles boasts over 200 diverse wineries awaiting your visit. Try our varietal interpretations on classical wines. We will charm you with our rich Chardonnays, jammy Zinfandels, opulent Pinot Noirs, sophisticated Cabernet Sauvignons, aromatic Viogniers and spicy Syrahs. Pismo Beach combines natural wonders with all the services and comforts that you might hope for in California’s wine country.

Pismo Beach is where shopping is a relaxed adventure. Wander through palm tree-lined shopping areas to find unique stores with unexpected delights. Pismo Beach is full of unique items and treasures, so give yourself time to explore all of our local businesses. You’ll find everything from antiques to kite shops in this beautiful venue.

Downtown Pismo Beach offers a variety of delightful shops featuring art galleries, candy, souvenirs, shells, surfing accessories, and more. Come and see what treasures you can find as you make your way to the one and only Pismo pier. Dozens of stores and family restaurants lie within a block or two from the beach.

The Prime Outlets, right off Hwy 101 on Five Cities Drive, is a premier shopping destination, with over two dozen outlet shops full of designer brand merchandise. Men, women and children's designer apparel and accessories, jewelry, home decor, and gifts are just a few of the various items you will find for great bargains. Visit Harry and David or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for some mouthwatering gourmet treats. Shop at the Pismo Beach Prime Outlets, and be sure to make a quick stop at the California Welcome Center as you enjoy the ultimate shopping experience. Visit their website to see their many stores!

Visit the Village of Arroyo Grande, and take yourself back to a better time. the Central Coast's unique turn-of-the-century downtown village. While you are shopping, you will be enchanted by the old-time feeling of this marvelous thoroughfare. Located on Branch Street at the center of Arroyo Grande, you will find unique gift items, antiques, and restaurants of every variety. See their website for more details

There is something for everyone in this wonderful California beach town.

Visitors enjoy a multitude of activities. Wine tasting, golfing, riding the dunes in a four-wheel ATV, horseback riding, surfing, boogie boarding, biking and hiking trails, fresh water and salt water fishing are just a few of many opportunities for a memorable Pismo Beach experience. Explore pebbled coves and tide pools beneath steep rocky bluffs, or experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean by kayak. The white, sandy, uncrowded coastline offers a perfect landscape for kite flying, shell gathering and sand castle building, all close by the Valentina.

As for hiking, the San Luis Obispo County area has every trail to quench your thirst for adventure.Come jog, walk, run, or ride your bike through this light, scenic trail. The Bishops Peak Trail is a moderate hiking round trip to the top of California's captivating Bishops Peak, and the Perfumo Canyon trail allows you to ride or hike San Luis Obispo's gorgeous Perfumo Canyon, where you will traverse over rolling hills and moderate inclines.

Pismo Beach California hosts incredibly festive, entertaining events and celebrations year after year. Reserve one of our outstanding Pismo Beach hotels to enjoy the annual Clam Festival, or choose the Mardi Gras Jazz Festival or Independence Day Fireworks; also you won't want to miss the Veteran's Day celebration in November.

If you appreciate the fine arts, visit the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo to see one of their amazing performances. With masters of comedy, music, and theatre perfoming throughout the year, the PAC will satisfy your hunger for world-class entertainment. The Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande hosts guests from around the world with a variety of spectacular shows and performances exhibiting acrobatics, music, theatre, and magic shows. For those who enjoy good ol' fashioned comedy, check out the Great American Melodrama in Oceano off of Highway 1. Their side-splitting slapstick shows are guaranteed to have you laughing your socks off. Plus, every show includes a wonderful vaudeville revue full of song, dance and comedy. For a night on the town, head to nearby Downtown San Luis Obispo on Thursday night for their weekly Farmer's Market- one big open-air festival, and the best Farmer's Market in the state. Also, every Saturday, Pismo Beach has its very own Farmer’s Market at the Dinosaur Caves Park from 9-1.

Take a walk on our world-renowned Pismo Pier, and enjoy the majestic sunsets of Pismo Beach at this ideal location. The Pismo Pier is a local tradition and home to festivals and events year round. Gather shells, build sandcastles, or simply relax and watch the sun set over the Pacific, as you gaze into each others eyes. Catch some waves on a surfboard, boogie board, or wakeboard year-round. Wetsuit and board rentals are only a block from the beach.If you're a fisherman at heart, you can fish right off the Pismo Pier without a license and catch perch, bass, and even halibut. Pismo Beach is also the Clam Capital of the World.

Need an excuse to take a break and visit this Central Coast paradise? Here are a few reasons to visit Pismo Beach:

• Easter Egg Hunt - March / April
• Pismo Beach Classic Car Show - 3rd FULL weekend in June
• 4th of July Fireworks on the Pier - July
• St. Anthony's Celebration - August
• Jubilee by the Sea Jazz Concerts - October
• Annual Clam Festival - October / November
• Marching Band Review - November
• Monarch Butterflies Return for the Winter - November to February

And While You're in Pismo Beach . . . Stay at Valentina Inn & Villas

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