Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

Overview

Whiz around the Oceano Dunes in a dune buggy with friends and family while during your stay in Pismo Beach. Nowhere else in California can you drive your vehicle on a public beach, so take advantage of the unique opportunity to cruise down the scenic Pacific shoreline before you get to speed, zoom and zip your way along miles of Pismo's popular sand dunes. This 2-hour dune buggy experience includes all safety gear and instruction as well as a dunes support team to help you on your adventure if you get stuck or need assistance!

2-hour rental options by UTV or ATV are also available. Departs at 328 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA

City: San Luis Obispo

Sun 01 Mar

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Starting at $140.30

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Sun 01 Mar

Starting at $140.30

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What's Included

Park fee

All equipment and safety gear

Free Souvenir t-shirt , 1 per Buggy Booked

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
Drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver's license when accompanied by an adult 18 years or over; photo ID will be required
You will be able to switch drivers during this free roaming adventure as often as you wish.

What To Expect

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area

Rent your dune buggy in Oceano, just 5 minutes down the road from Pismo Beach, at your selected time. Get fitted with your gear and receive a safety orientation. You will then hop on our complimentary beach shuttle which will drive you a mile down the beach to the OHV staging area. Hop in the driver's seat or passenger's seat of your fully automatic, Big Paddle Tirer Dune Buggy and zoom off through the Oceano Dunes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (156)

paulopV4156RG

Jul 2021

STAY AWAY!! SCAM!! We should have listened to the reviews before we went to this place. There are plenty of other cases like this one. This is pattern that shows a company with poor management and business ethics. This is pretty much a scam disguised as a business. Here's my horrible experience. 1- Reserved a two seat Prowler XP for 2 hrs rental 4 days in advance. 2- Arrived at the location 75 min before my start time. 3- Reviewed all the safety videos for my chosen vehicle ahead of time. 4- After a bit of chaotic check-in, we were directed to go the beach to wait for a shuttle. 5- Arrived at the drop-off location 10 minutes before our start time. 6- 25 minutes later (now 15 min into our reserved time) we were informed our vehicle was not available and we were offered a "better and more comfortable" UTV Wolverine (not our preferred choice and same price as our original pick). 7- We were told we were "lucky" as we would not need to get the $1,500 deposit hold for that "better" vehicle. 8- We were rushed into the vehicle and told to go. No time for inspections or anything. 9- The map and instructions are very difficult to follow and when we tried to ask questions, we were dismissed by the staff. They seems to be always in such a hurry. 10- We started our ride trying to follow the instructions and ended up in an area filled with vehicles but very dangerous for novices. 11- We promptly got stuck in a sand hole 3 minutes after we departed. 12- We called for help and were instructed to give our coordinates via a website. We were just told to wait with no ETA. 13- 20 min later nobody had showed up, so we called again. We were told to wait some more as we were 3rd in line. 14- Finally someone from the staff showed up on an ATV and informed us that we were in a "dangerous area but it was very easy to get sucked in to turn in" due to the heavy activity in the area. Nobody had informed us about this. 15- After several attempts to get the vehicle unstuck, the staff radioed someone to bring a new vehicle. 16- More time had passed and another staff showed up in a beat up buggy used by the team (unlikely used for rentals) to look at the stuck UTV. He looked at the situation and asked for a truck to tow the stuck vehicle. 17- After more than 45 min into our rental, we were told to take the staff vehicle and go (likely not the replacement vehicle we were told). The buggy was rusted, pedals too far and very poor suspension. 18- After we found ourselves in right area, it was impossible to enjoy the ride as the poor suspension meant the ride was extremely rough. After 15 min we decided to head back to the drop-off area. 19- When we arrived, the chaos continued, as there was nobody to greet us or look at the vehicle. 20- As we were walking back to the very hot and uncomfortable shuttle, someone called us to see what contract name the vehicle was under. 21- After locating ours, we asked if everything was fine regarding the vehicles and the staff said everything was in order. 22- I then got a notification from my CC that a $1,500 pending charge was added to my account. I promptly went back and inquired about it. The staff told me it was just the deposit for the Wolverine (even though I was not supposed to be charged that because of the last minute vehicle change) and the hold will be cleared at midnight. 23- So now I had a hold for $100 for a vehicle I didn't get and $1,500 for one I didn't want. 24- I went back to the checkin area and inquired again and they told me not to worry. 25- The next day the hold became a $1,500 charge for a 3 min ride (in addition to the $336 rental). When I called to inquire they claimed it was for "damages" to the Wolverine. No explanation, no proof of damage, no logic for such charge for an off-road vehicle that got stuck in the sand. 26- When we inquired about it, they said to contact the "corporate office" which doesn't have any contact information apart from an email ([email protected]). Needless to say, no reply from that email address. 27- At the end, we paid for a horrible experience. We expected two hours of fun but got 1:30 min of hell with actual 33 min of painful ride. Plus, we are being charged $1,500 for some undisclosed/unproven damages. In summary: - Horrible experience - Disorganized and chaotic - Damages scam TLDR: This place is a scam. They rush you (even though they demand you arrive with plenty of time), they force you into unwanted situations and then want to charge you $1,500 for damages with not proof. STAY AWAY!!!!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Dear paulopV4156RG, This review is very concerning. Please give us a few days to sort out who did what, but if you could kindly reach out to us at [email protected], that's our quality assurance team, let us know the date/time you rode and under which name. We want to look closely at this transaction and come to a solution ... We look forward to hearing from you, thank you for making us aware of this issue.

APelley77

May 2021

Ask for Henry for a fun and safe tour of the desert. My wife and I had a blast! Well worth the money.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Dear Mr and Mrs APelley77, We agree! Henry is such a chill guy, so concerned with safety and fun but so low-key about it, it never turns stressful. Thanks for letting us know you both had a great time riding in the desert with SunBuggy -- we specialize in happy customers! Appreciate your business and YOU! Wishing you a happy, safe and fun rest of your summer in '21.

332jennij

Apr 2021

Our tour guide was Chad he definitely made sure we were safe and he made sure our 30 min we’re definitely worth it I recommend this to everyone who comes to Vegas ask for Chad he will make sure your experience is amazing

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi Jenni J. Thanks for joining Team Sunbuggy and Chad for an amazing outdoor experience, where you can feel safe, happy and take in unforgettable views with your eyes as you're heading over our dunes .... So happy to read that you enjoyed yourself!