Best Places to Live on the Coast 2026

Pismo Beach has been named one of the best places to live on the coast by Coastal Living Magazine!  Maybe we’re biased, but we definitely think Pismo was a great choice for the number one spot! Our picture-perfect pier headlines the article, setting a high bar for the rest of the selections. The article calls out our appeal as residing in our “generational roots, surf culture, and unfussy coastal charms.” They also mention that Pismo is “deeply engaged in coastal management, sustainability, and climate resilience,” meaning that local efforts have not gone unnoticed!  Here are the other towns listed in…