Dinosaur Caves Park - Pismo Beach, California

Katrina J.

Must stop every time I come to Pismo for good views and supreme sunsets. I went there with my new boyfriend while freshly finding out we were pregnant and someone was asking someone to marry them so romantic exactly what you would what in a proposal for sure. Family friendly for sure since it’s a park and always ample parking.

Hamza A.

Dinosaur Caves Park is one of the most peaceful and breathtaking places I’ve ever visited. The scenery is absolutely stunning, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean that are nothing short of mesmerising.

Natural beauty, combined with sound of the 🌊 waves… can’t beat it

Visited Feb 2025.

Mark H.

I’ve been going to Dinosaur Caves Park since 1970. It is an excellent park in the Shell Beach Area of Pismo Beach. There is an area with a playground for children. In addition there is a large grassy area to walk your dog(s) and is very dog friendly. Just don’t forget to pick up anything your puppy might leave behind - there are bags available near the parking area along Cliff Avenue. It has lots of space but bring a blanket for the lawn as there are only benches and no tables. it is a great place to grab some very scenic pictures of the California coast with dramatic views of the rugged coast - but be careful as there is no beach and the oceanside is all cliffs. Depending on the time of year, there are various types of coastal flowers and always plenty of seagulls and other aquatic birds. You may be lucky and catch a wale passing by or seals and sea otters. It's a great place to enjoy the coast with your SO, children or pups. Though it is often sunny, it can be foggy especially late spring thru summer. Also at the paved parking area there are bathrooms open during daylight hours.

Jorge H.

Great place for pictures. If you drive on the outside perimeter and go around the dead end, more roads will lead you to great views. Get lost, who cares we all have GPS

Just M.

Beautiful park! Nice walking path with benches over looking the ocean. Gorgeous flowers! Kid friendly park with playground and open grass area.

tutiqueen T.

This park is awesome, a really great spot for kids and families. Everything's super clean and well-maintained.

Kim R.

Great little park that overlooks the ocean. Took my dog walking here every day while visiting. We loved sitting on the benches overlooking the ocean.

Savvy B.

After you park your car at the parking lot, you walk a little bit towards the "dinosaur" caves. Sadly no dinosaurs except for a small statue of one on your way to the caves. You follow the steps down into the beach, but be careful because they're covered in sand.

Down at the bottom of the dinosaur caves is a massive water cave on the beach. Next to it, there are many little tide pools of fun creatures inside.

Then if you're up for feeling adventurous, there is another little part beyond the tide pools over the cliffside. But it's quite a climb so be ready.