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

Tue 20 Jan

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Starting at $140.30

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Tue 20 Jan

Starting at $140.30

Make a reservation

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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)

Emma_H

Aug 2024

The actual dune buggy driving was great. However, turning up to find out we had to pay $200 to be held, then another $20 to cover the belt breaking was more than annoying! There was no mention of this when booking. I was told it would be released at midnight, this did not happen so we had to waste part of the next day going back to get this sorted. Also when we started one of our ATV’s broke down on route to the sand dunes. We hadn’t even started the actual experience, we did as directed call the breakdown no. This however was in LA, so by the time one of us drove back to tell them they hadn’t even gotten the message. This is not the most practical or time efficient way. Luckily the staff swapped the ATV and kindly re started our time as we wasted the first 30 mins just trying to get to the dunes.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent Dune Buggy Experience with SunBuggy at Pismo Beach. We're glad to hear you had a great time once you got out on the dunes, but we sincerely apologize for the challenges you faced getting started. We understand your frustration regarding the deposit and belt coverage fee. We strive to be transparent about all costs associated with our rentals, and we apologize if this information was not clearly communicated during the booking process. We're actively reviewing our booking procedures to ensure that all fees and policies are fully disclosed to our guests upfront. We also apologize for the inconvenience caused by the ATV breakdown and the delay in getting assistance. We acknowledge that our current breakdown communication system may not be the most efficient, and we're exploring ways to improve it to ensure quicker response times and minimize disruptions to our guests' experiences. We appreciate your understanding and patience throughout these challenges, and we're grateful that our staff was able to resolve the issues and get you back on track to enjoy your adventure. We value your feedback and are committed to using it to enhance our services and provide a smoother and more enjoyable experience for all our guests. Sincerely, The SunBuggy Team

Brittney_G

Aug 2024

I loved everything about it, staff were amazing, Lenn and Jessica made she we were taken care of and happy

alisonsV4412RM

Aug 2024

So fun!!! Vehicle worked great and staff was efficient and helpful. Dune buggy riding was a great adventure to experience with my kids. We will come back next time we’re in the area.