City of Pismo Beach

It's that time of year; time to show off those holiday lights and decorations. If you would like to nominate a neighbor or business, we have simplified the nomination process so that we can showcase more of the beautiful decorations in the community.

We look forward to your entries.

https://www.pismobeach.org/holidaylights

See you tonight for Holiday Harmony at the Pier!

🎅 Are you joining us THIS FRIDAY for our Holiday Harmony at the Pier? We will have snow, Santa, cookie decorating and more!

We are looking forward to lighting the tree with you all at 6pm! 🎄

🌿🚧 Breaking Ground on a Better Tomorrow! 🚧🌳

Exciting times as we kick off our sidewalk beautification and renovation project, transforming our oceanfront street into a greener, more vibrant space. Say goodbye to old concrete and hello to new trees, lush bushes, and a more inviting community space.

Join us this Thursday, November 30 at 3pm for the groundbreaking ceremony for this project. We'll be at the corner of Shamrock Lane and James Way! 🏖️🌻

🚨 San Luis Obispo County officials are ready to keep you informed in emergencies! 📞 Utilizing an emergency telephone notification system, they can reach residents and businesses, providing crucial information and actions to take. 🌐 Learn more at www.prepareslo.org/en/reverse-9-1-1.aspx 🚑🔔

Sign up today!

If you need to GO and leave your home:
🚶Leave as soon as the evacuation warning or order is issued, or sooner
💡Know where you need to go and the safest way to get there
👍Maintain good situational awareness and know from where to get reliable information

Road Closures this Sunday, November 12th, in the morning for the City to Sea Half Marathon. The race end goes throughout Shell Beach and finishes at Dino Caves Park. Good luck to all the runners!

The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Veterans Day Celebration this Saturday, November 11th at 11am on the Pismo Beach Pier. Everyone is welcome to come and participate.

Being SET when a disaster occurs will allow you to follow the Disaster Plan that you and your family crafted.
🎒 You would already have a go-bag packed at your home and small go-bags in each car in case you are caught on the road.
📄 Critical documents will have been copied, stored in a safe place, and scanned to the cloud.
💡 You are prepared for power outages and have two plans if you have critical medical needs that require power
💊 Don't forget to work with your doctor to have extra medications in your go-bag to last 7-10 days.

Make sure your home is READY in the event of an emergency by taking time to harden your house against disasters.

🌿 Clearing vegetation from around your structure and removing combustible items that are within five feet can keep an ember cast from a fire from damaging your home.
🔌 Make sure you know how to secure your power and gas in case of an earthquake.
📒 Creating a Family Disaster Plan is a great way for you and your family to learn about preparedness and help each other remain calm during an event.

Having a plan and talking through some possible scenarios will help you and your family be prepared and possibly help others.

Being ready for any type of emergency can feel like an enormous task to complete and maintain. Taking the time to look ahead and plan can make all the difference in the world for you and your family. Your Fire Department recommends working toward preparedness using “Ready, Set & Go.”

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we learn more about being Ready, Getting Set, and Going in the event of an emergency!

Happening today! Hope to see you there!

Great day to kick off the Clam Festival and starting the day with our annual Parade. Fire Engine 1 is ready to lead off the Parade with the City Council. Parade starts at 10am and will go along Price Street from Pismo St, to Pomeroy and down Pomeroy to the Pier Parking lot. Come join the fun!

The Clam Festival Parade is just around the corner! The city is now accepting parade entries, so now is the time to share your organization, business, performance, and floats at this family-fun event.

The parade is Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10am in downtown Pismo Beach. Please visit pismobeach.org/parade to apply today or email [email protected] for more information!

We're excited to see you there!

The City Council appointed and approved the employment agreement with Jorge E. Garcia to serve as City Manager at the Council Meeting last night.

The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to implement the goals of the City Council and run day-to-day operations for the City. Mr. Garcia will lead the City’s Executive Team and staff to enhance the quality of life for Pismo Beach.

Shown below is the City Council with Mr. Garcia, and also the City Council and the City’s Executive Team.

The City Council awarded a contract at the October 3, 2023 City Council Meeting to Pre Con Industries, for the repair and renovation of the building on the Corner of Dolliver/Hinds. It currently serves as the City's Visitor Center and Parking Office. It will be brought back to its former glory and will now be a Police Substation and Parking Office.

We have a few renderings of the approved project and what the building originally looked like

At 11:20 am tomorrow, FEMA and the FCC will alert all activated cellphones, televisions and radios nationwide. Do not be alarmed! This is a routine test to ensure the emergency alert system is working correctly. You do not need to do anything… and do not call 9-1-1.

There will be a prescribed burn in the Thousand Hills area outside of the City limits today and tomorrow (Oct 2-3). You may see smoke over the hills. This routine work helps to create defensible areas in the event of a wildfire. We would like to thank CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit and the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council for their active management to protect our communities.

The City of Pismo Beach City Council has selected Jorge E. Garcia to serve as its City Manager.

His employment agreement will be considered at the October 3, 2023, City Council meeting. If approved, he will begin his new position immediately. Garcia has served the City of Pismo Beach since 2018 as the Assistant City Manager, Management Services Director, and for the last four months as Interim City Manager.

Including his tenure with the City of Pismo Beach, Garcia brings 15 years of municipal expertise. He previously served the California communities of Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, and Villa Park, in progressively responsible roles.

Garcia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Chapman University and a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Fullerton.

Please join us on Wednesday September 27th for one of two public information sessions on the proposed water and wasterwater rate changes. This invitation is extended to all property owners and customers who currently receive either of these services provided by the City of Pismo Beach. If adopted, the proposed rate increases would become effective January 1, 2024 and will be reflected on the January and February 2024 bills.

🎬 Join us TONIGHT! Enjoy an evening with family and friends for a Movie in the Park tonight, September 15th, at Dinosaur Caves Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy “TROLLS” on the big screen with professional sound! Food and concessions available for purchase at 6PM. Movie starts at 7:15PM. See you there!

The Ocean Blvd/Morro Stairs are officially open! The City held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to commemorate the $6.6 million investment into our community. The project included the new coastal access stairs, bluff stabilization, pedestrian access, and repaving of Ocean Blvd. We had a great turn out from the community.

The City Council is committed to resident quality of life and investing in our infrastructure.

A special thank you to the Shell Beach neighbors for the lovely sign.

The City is aware of a power outage impacting over 1,200 customers. For the latest information, please visit https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/

Critical city facilities are operational and our staff is ready to respond. We will coordinate with PG&E and necessary.

The City Council held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the improvements to Palisades and Chumash Parks. This $1.7 million investment in resident quality of life will include new playground structures, park amenities, ADA access and equipment, and parking lot repairs.

Parks Make Life Better, and Pismo Beach knows how to do it right ;)

Construction starts this week and is anticipated to take six months.