Title: Pirates Cove in Pismo Beach | Expedia.co.uk

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# Pirates Cove

![California's Pirate Cove near Pismo Beach in the spring of 2025](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983993968/a6997541-bd2f-4e61-a3e3-cad4663421e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lovely cliffs ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11911/17509033-93cc-4a7b-84f9-c8e27a76892a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Pirates Cove

Activities

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### Tours & day trips

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![Dune Buggy, UTV or quad bike Experience at Pismo Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386776/f9ce9c98-63e3-47ba-87d1-9117759b113d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Dune Buggy, UTV or quad bike Experience at Pismo Beach

2h

7.2/10

5 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

£105

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dune-buggy-utv-or-quad-bike-experience-at-pismo-beach.a1386776.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48364655/9ffb2309-7801-4e78-8853-488a48c3154e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar

4h

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£141

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paso-robles-sidecar-deluxe-wine-tour-with-tastings.a48364655.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946916/63feff4b-af13-45ba-817b-ee15fa6499c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure

1h

Free cancellation available

£66

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vineyard-rides-san-luis-obispo-sidecar-wine-adventure.a49946916.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44910735/ff8d7ced-6635-460b-a762-c7e31c1b221b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Pismo Beach: 4-Hour Dune Buggy Rental

4h

Free cancellation available

£491

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4861498/1a17e012-9e3d-4eaa-9298-2460b889dbfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ghost & True Crime Tour in San Luis Obispo

1h 30m

9.8/10

32 Viator reviews

£22

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ghost-true-crime-tour-in-san-luis-obispo.a4861498.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946976/43562b88-eda1-4b05-a2cc-0c9c2e5fc136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Scenic Sidecar Vineyard Adventure San Luis Obispo

1h

9.4/10

3 Viator reviews

£48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-sidecar-vineyard-adventure-san-luis-obispo.a49946976.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

16h

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£15

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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![San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47957656/62b6ea7f-8efb-4a74-bf8b-bcb20847c400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

2h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£34

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-margarita-ranch-foraging-tour.a47957656.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Guided E-Bike Tour of Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Avila Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46905793/b4775759-6446-425f-9d37-8512ab41becd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Guided E-Bike Tour of Pismo Beach, Shell Beach and Avila Beach

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

£93

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guided-electric-bike-tour-in-the-central-coast.a46905793.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47299194/caf84059-67c6-4b9e-90aa-c893853dc505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

£447

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-pismo-beach-audio-driving-tour.a47299194.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

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![Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48364655/9ffb2309-7801-4e78-8853-488a48c3154e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Paso Robles: The Luxe Wine Trail Tour in a Sidecar

4h

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£141

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paso-robles-sidecar-deluxe-wine-tour-with-tastings.a48364655.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49946916/63feff4b-af13-45ba-817b-ee15fa6499c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Vineyard Rides San Luis Obispo Sidecar Wine Adventure

1h

Free cancellation available

£66

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vineyard-rides-san-luis-obispo-sidecar-wine-adventure.a49946916.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48573917/10332c5b-d734-4922-8d0e-99cd6cb856e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Paso Robles: Vineyard Rides Wine Adventure

1h

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£41

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paso-robles-cass-winery-tour-with-wine-tasting.a48573917.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5066921/79925ff5-5c45-4df0-bf62-44b0a04d18f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Sidecar Winery Tour through San Luis Obispo

3h

Free cancellation available

£160

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sidecar-winery-tour-through-san-luis-obispo.a5066921.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![City centre SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1387680/50521d43-90cf-4805-9a0a-728111389639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City centre SLO Brunch Food & Drink Walking Tour

3h

10/10

8 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£148

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taste-of-slo-city-centre-walking-food-tour.a1387680.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

### History & culture

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![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5256008/8c41470c-bbfa-4b51-b591-465329d86fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

16h

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£15

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-big-sur-pch-highway-1.a5256008.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47957656/62b6ea7f-8efb-4a74-bf8b-bcb20847c400.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

2h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£34

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-margarita-ranch-foraging-tour.a47957656.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47956634/d8e6c4c6-f4c1-4124-a237-54eb2572f7b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

2h 30m

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£34

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-santa-lucia-guided-nature-tour-by-hummer.a47956634.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50709291/ecf064cf-b699-446d-8f8d-b9f9e3b6df8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Luis Obispo Spanish Roots Self Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

£7

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-luis-obispo-spanish-roots-self-guided-audio-gps-walking-tour.a50709291.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

![Essential City centre SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/998617/2a192e6e-9db3-44ca-a24f-f0c98e1ceedd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Essential City centre SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

2h

8.8/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£7

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essential-city-centre-slo-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a998617.activity-details?&rid=553248635983993968&location=Pirates+Cove&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Soak in the Mineral bath all day if needed. I do! Eases the stress and relived joint pain. The cool thing about this place...open year round and if you go early, the place is all yours basically. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11911/c35ab90e-d19d-4e10-8bff-1208ca7fdff5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Avila Hot Springs

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Avila-Hot-Springs-San-Luis-Obispo.d553248621532639994.Attraction)

![Sunset on the Central Coast of California, Avila](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/712618179538735104/cd96cac0-d67e-4d90-86b8-959cbd0af6c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Avila Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Avila Beach during your trip to Avila Beach? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Avila-Beach-Avila-Beach.d712618179538735104.Attraction)

![PismoBeach_TheSpaatDolphinBay_553248621532639992_07](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532639992/fdbde047-2b48-44f9-9fdb-b7335736dc29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Spa at Dolphin Bay

You can take time to visit The Spa at Dolphin Bay during your travels to Pismo Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Spa-At-Dolphin-Bay-Pismo-Beach.d553248621532639992.Attraction)

![Front of Victorian Lighthouse on the central coast of California. San Luis Lighthouse, Port San Luis, Avila Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983993649/4ea2bc24-1f8c-473d-b9f7-09f0e3a9ce3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Port Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Old Port Beach during your trip to Avila Beach? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Port-Beach-California.d553248635983993649.Attraction)

![The high tide tonight at Shell Beach gave us quite a show. There was a large pod of dolphins off shore and birds flying and diving into the water everywhere; the Pelicans were my favorite to watch. Usually we come here during low tide to explore the pools, but this was a different experience and one not to be missed. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/9add1009-714e-425f-a8c4-7bd8f75e6435.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eldwayen Ocean Park

Learn about the local history of Pismo Beach when you spend time at Eldwayen Ocean Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Eldwayen-Ocean-Park-Shell-Beach.d950930350322823168.Attraction)

![#beach #ocean #roadtrip #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9118/2d5a26f4-0478-40e2-a179-b51573ea4923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Margo Dodd Park

After visiting Margo Dodd Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pismo Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Margo-Dodd-Park-Shell-Beach.d553248621556207164.Attraction)

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Avila Village Inn

6655 Bay Laurel Place Avila Beach CA

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This is a Spacious Beauty and is a Villa on the Bluffs at the Rancho

 Avila Beach CA

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Inn at Avila Beach

256 Front St Avila Beach CA

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Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

7075 Ontario Rd San Luis Obispo CA

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Avila Lighthouse Suites

550 Front St Avila Beach CA

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Hilton Vacation Club San Luis Bay Avila Beach

3254 Avila Beach Drive Avila Beach CA

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Beautiful 5-bedroom house in rural San Luis Obispo near Avila and Pismo Beach

 San Luis Obispo CA

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Avila La Fonda Hotel

101 San Miguel St Avila Beach CA

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"The Treehouse"/studio in oaks. Ocean 6+min. walk

 Avila Beach CA

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