Wow! Was born & raised here, even walked all around here all by myself at night once when I was 5 or 6 in the mid-70's, often walked down here after school at Judkin's Jr. High right up the hill. Skating rink down at the end was the coolest, with it's disco ball and smell of popcorn and cotton candy, and the old pitted wooden floor. It really had a kind of old-time run-down carnival excitement here. Another door led up the stairs to a big arcade and slot cars track. In the 1980's, this strip had lots of arcades, even a classmate of mine's family owned one. Saltwater taffy shop has not changed ONE BIT since the 70's... The old theatre is now a sports bar and if I remember right, there was another one across the street where Paul Gilbert played with his band Mr. Big when I was in high school. So many memories.... So many flashbacks. Can remember checking the t-shirt shops, the smell of the thick color prints they used, and glass counter filled with stickers and bronzed skull figures and other shit an 11 year old kid probably wasn't supposed to be looking at. My memory is still vidid that I can remember the name of the guy who often had synthesizers and an Atari ST computer playing & singing, Mark Littlefield. I have no idea why. For a time, that whole area where the 'Inn at The Pier' is was a tiny kiddie amusement park. My Dad knew the man who opened it, and pretty much everyone else who ran the town, including good friends with the mayor back then. There's some crazy history of this place that I've been only learning more recently.
I grew up in Pismo in the late 50's thru the 60's. Thanks for this video. There are still a few places that remain from that period, the Pismo Hotel, Bowling Alley and Harry's bar to name a few. Thanks again for the video. Beautiful job
I remember when you could drive through Pismo with a keg and a stack of pallets in the back of your truck and by the time you left Pismo, you had 50 cars following you to where the party was going to be!
I've been there many times. The weather in summer can be 60-75 and can get coldly. It's colder than LA, but I can't say much for SF since I've only been there like 2-3 times.
It doesn't take a genius to look around and see this place for the tourist trap it is. There's almost nothing to do in SLO County or on the central coast. I grew up there and it's a shame to see what it's been turned into.
I've lived in California my whole life man and it sucks here. it cost both nuts and an eye just to live here and its so much bs from people laws and regulations. I've been trying to save some money busting my ass working on construction just to get the hell out of here but of course A it's hard to save money when gas is 4.50 a gallon and I have to drive an hour to work everyday and B everyone around me keeps trying to guilt trip into staying here
Yeah, it’s tough times in California right now. You are a free man and can do whatever it is best for you. Even mean moving to a more affordable state. Best of luck!
Yeah we lost our sweet spot in Ft. Lauderdale. I'm in construction to everything is so outta whack since Covid rents gone from $1800 to 2,800 people are really tight with the money. Thought this Pismo thing would be a nice little change maybe start a little restaurant.
@thingonathinginathing It depends where you are in CA? Coastline is the only place worth living in CA, but it is very expensive, and crimes can still happen? The problem I seen is houses/homes are so small 600-1400sq and can be from 3k to 4.5/Monthly 😭. I've lived CA, so I can understand other ppl who live there.
Your upload made me not want to visit. Too many people and cars, too many over fed people looking to eat more and buy trinkets. Shame that our culture ruins things.
Its definitely a nightmare during the summer and holidays. Everyone from the central valley from Fresno to Bakersfield all go to this beach. It's also the only beach in California that you can drive on the sand so that brings a ton of people too. I work in Pismo and never go downtown because of how crowded it is and the parking situation is ridiculous
@@RaginAries Really; I live in Ft Lauderdale and this look like a dream; was thinking of starting a little takeaway Restaurant. This place kinda reminds me of an older Lauderdale-by the- Sea
@@RaginAries Werid I went to Pismo multiple times this summer, and there weren't that much ppl like back in OC and SD County beaches. I comfortably found free parking quickly. I made this my favorite town beach coastline destination.
@AngelicoCiudad I can't even imagine how crowded those beaches get. In comparison, Pismo probably is much better. I don't know how you got so lucky with free parking, unless you walked quite a ways. All the close parking is metered. But, that's awesome you had good experiences. Maybe I'm just used to the rest of the year when it's dead downtown and the summer feels like absolute chaos to me. 🤷♂️
@@MelonheadJonny PISMO IS WAY OVER CROWDED AND Not even as Desirable as the LA , Santa Barbara Beaches . No competition. Always choose LA and Santa Barbara for a Better time and experience.
I grew up going to Pismo, childhood man. It’s changed drastically since the 2000s. But still, Pismo beach will always have my heart.
Oh nice! It is such a beautiful place. I have been going there for years as well.
@@WalkingAmbience overrated! LA Beaches Rule !
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Same here I went to ag high school in 86 I miss that area. Up in Washington state now
@@chriswilson1059 You wouldn't miss what it's become. You miss what it used to be.
Wow! Was born & raised here, even walked all around here all by myself at night once when I was 5 or 6 in the mid-70's, often walked down here after school at Judkin's Jr. High right up the hill.
Skating rink down at the end was the coolest, with it's disco ball and smell of popcorn and cotton candy, and the old pitted wooden floor. It really had a kind of old-time run-down carnival excitement here. Another door led up the stairs to a big arcade and slot cars track. In the 1980's, this strip had lots of arcades, even a classmate of mine's family owned one.
Saltwater taffy shop has not changed ONE BIT since the 70's... The old theatre is now a sports bar and if I remember right, there was another one across the street where Paul Gilbert played with his band Mr. Big when I was in high school.
So many memories.... So many flashbacks. Can remember checking the t-shirt shops, the smell of the thick color prints they used, and glass counter filled with stickers and bronzed skull figures and other shit an 11 year old kid probably wasn't supposed to be looking at.
My memory is still vidid that I can remember the name of the guy who often had synthesizers and an Atari ST computer playing & singing, Mark Littlefield. I have no idea why.
For a time, that whole area where the 'Inn at The Pier' is was a tiny kiddie amusement park. My Dad knew the man who opened it, and pretty much everyone else who ran the town, including good friends with the mayor back then. There's some crazy history of this place that I've been only learning more recently.
I grew up in Pismo in the late 50's thru the 60's. Thanks for this video. There are still a few places that remain from that period, the Pismo Hotel, Bowling Alley and Harry's bar to name a few. Thanks again for the video. Beautiful job
No problem. And thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Wow! Can’t believe you didn’t feature OLD WEST CINNAMON ROLLS on Dolliver!! Been there forever!
I remember when you could drive through Pismo with a keg and a stack of pallets in the back of your truck and by the time you left Pismo, you had 50 cars following you to where the party was going to be!
Love surfing 🏄🏼♀️
Your this is where I live man what great spot you visited man favs for sure 🏄🏼♀️🏌️♀️
All of the Nostalgic elements of Pismo Beach Ca. is gone. It's kind of sad.
Amazing video 👍✔
Thank you 🙏
Nice video!
Thank you 🙏
Brad's mesquite grill never disappoints
Yep! I love that place as well!
Good video
Thank you 🙏
When was this filmed? Is the weather more like San Fran or Los Angeles? Thank you. Great exercise.
It was filmed September 5, 2022. Weather is in between LA and SF. Warmer than SF and cooler than LA.
I've been there many times. The weather in summer can be 60-75 and can get coldly. It's colder than LA, but I can't say much for SF since I've only been there like 2-3 times.
My feet are freezing just thinking about that water.
It doesn't take a genius to look around and see this place for the tourist trap it is. There's almost nothing to do in SLO County or on the central coast. I grew up there and it's a shame to see what it's been turned into.
I have been there
I've lived in California my whole life man and it sucks here. it cost both nuts and an eye just to live here and its so much bs from people laws and regulations. I've been trying to save some money busting my ass working on construction just to get the hell out of here but of course A it's hard to save money when gas is 4.50 a gallon and I have to drive an hour to work everyday and B everyone around me keeps trying to guilt trip into staying here
Yeah, it’s tough times in California right now. You are a free man and can do whatever it is best for you. Even mean moving to a more affordable state. Best of luck!
Yeah but ain't it worth it being in the most beautiful part of the continent? Lol I'll trade ya, from Chicago.
Yeah we lost our sweet spot in Ft. Lauderdale. I'm in construction to everything is so outta whack since Covid rents gone from $1800 to 2,800 people are really tight with the money. Thought this Pismo thing would be a nice little change maybe start a little restaurant.
@thingonathinginathing
It depends where you are in CA? Coastline is the only place worth living in CA, but it is very expensive, and crimes can still happen? The problem I seen is houses/homes are so small 600-1400sq and can be from 3k to 4.5/Monthly 😭. I've lived CA, so I can understand other ppl who live there.
Well, you know what they say. The cost of living drops dramatically ……the closer to hell you live.
All tourists... we locals dont go anymore
Worse beach community on the California coast. It's a trash gathering. The nightlife is also trash.
It's a town beach for more easygoing ppl. What did you expected?
@AngelicoCiudad it's right next door to a university town. The nightlife is sorely lacking for any younger people in the entire area.
Your upload made me not want to visit. Too many people and cars, too many over fed people looking to eat more and buy trinkets. Shame that our culture ruins things.
Its definitely a nightmare during the summer and holidays. Everyone from the central valley from Fresno to Bakersfield all go to this beach. It's also the only beach in California that you can drive on the sand so that brings a ton of people too. I work in Pismo and never go downtown because of how crowded it is and the parking situation is ridiculous
@@RaginAries Really; I live in Ft Lauderdale and this look like a dream; was thinking of starting a little takeaway Restaurant. This place kinda reminds me of an older Lauderdale-by the- Sea
@@RaginAries
Werid I went to Pismo multiple times this summer, and there weren't that much ppl like back in OC and SD County beaches. I comfortably found free parking quickly. I made this my favorite town beach coastline destination.
@AngelicoCiudad I can't even imagine how crowded those beaches get. In comparison, Pismo probably is much better. I don't know how you got so lucky with free parking, unless you walked quite a ways. All the close parking is metered. But, that's awesome you had good experiences. Maybe I'm just used to the rest of the year when it's dead downtown and the summer feels like absolute chaos to me. 🤷♂️
Unfortunately, Pismo Beach attracts the trashiest tourists out there.
Santa Barbara and LA beaches are far superior over Pismo Beach. Not worth the trouble .
its still a good beach tho 😅 (either way its fine, we all have opinions anyway)
It is not as dirty and crowed as the other two
@@MelonheadJonny PISMO IS WAY OVER CROWDED AND Not even as Desirable as the LA , Santa Barbara Beaches . No competition. Always choose LA and Santa Barbara for a Better time and experience.
There’s something about the ambience and accessibility of Pismo that makes it preferable to Santa Barbara. Pismo is more laid back and comfortable.
good then if I see your face its game on.