Pismo Beach attracts large crowds Easter weekend

PISMO BEACH, Calif - Many travelers are visiting Pismo Beach for the holiday weekend and spring break.

“It feels nice not having the pressure for homework or anything like that," said student, Savanna Castro, who was visiting from Tracy, California.

Pismo Beach attracted visitors from all over California on Friday evening.

“We just came because we’re on spring break and we thought it was fun," said Issac and Nyla Luis, who were visiting from Placerville.

Many visitors were getting head start on their Easter celebrations.

“Were out here celebrating. We got a little easter egg stuff planned out for them," said parent, Justin Montero, who was visiting from Fresno.

Another popular destination on Friday was the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

Pismo Beach Premium Outlets hosted a street fair on Friday with merchants, food trucks, live music and children's activities.

“Our tourists that are spending their first time here in the area have something exiting to go to and get to know us a little better," said Pismo Beach Premium Outlets Marketing Director, Elaine Kelly.

The goals of this street fair was to support the local arts and local businesses.

Pismo Beach was the getaway of choice for families and students.

“Nice weather, yeah. It’s the beach so who wouldn’t want to come to the beach?” said Myanna Ware and Jennele Barbosa, who were visiting from Fresno.