Key facts
- Pismo Beach, California, was voted the #1 Best Beach in California.
- The award was given by USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
- This is Pismo Beach's third national USA TODAY 10Best title.
Pismo Beach, California, has been recognized as the #1 Best Beach in California for 2026 by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. This prestigious award is the third national title for the Central Coast destination. The announcement was made on June 2, 2026.