Spyglass Park, Pismo Beach

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Description

Spyglass Park is a lovely place to take in views along Shell Beach's coastline. If you wonder what the beautiful coast you see to the west is, it's the Dolphin Bay Resort Walkway. Sit on the bluffs and look out to sea and across at the yellow dunes of Oceano. Kids enjoy the large ship playground with tire swing, dune buggy, sand scooper, tunnel slide, and wavy slide. It's fun to roll down the sloping lawn behind the playground. There are some shady trees too!
If you walk left (if facing the ocean), you come to a cute trail that leads down, past wildflowers, to the water. It is extremely steep but some people brave it. You can also continue along the cliffs on a path for a short while. 
This is a nice place to stop if you are doing a long drive with kids from San Francisco to Los Angeles. There is a gas station with snacks, clean restrooms, and Shell Beach souvenirs by the freeway exit.
The park itself has no restrooms, just porta-potties. Yuck!
Shell Beach has many fantastic lookout parks. One that you don't want to miss is Margo Dodd Park. If you need a happening place to eat and walk around, check out Pismo town and pier.

Photo Gallery

Spyglass Playground, backed by hills and palms.	Sloping lawn and ocean views, picnic tables and benches strategically placed.	Pretty, curving coastline as seen from Spyglass Park.
A bike parked atop the bluffs.	Shell Beach has some gorgeous coastline!	The ship playground and sea beyond.
Fun on the tire swing.	The sand scooper, good for playing Bob the Builder.	The dune buggy.
Looking across the water at the dunes.	The dunes, far in the distance.

Directions

Spyglass Park is located at 2549 Spyglass Dr, Pismo Beach CA 93449.
Exit Highway 101 at Spyglass Drive and turn toward the ocean. Follow the road to the end, where there is a parking lot and a playground.

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Overall Visitor Rating:

kara 11/06/2009 15:39	Not very many swings but nice views and friendly folks coming to check the surf.
gav 10/14/2009 19:41	if I'm in the area and the dogs need to stretch there legs, i'll be sure to stop here.