cost to go to pismo?

[jellybelly559]

about how much would it cost in gas for a v8 and is it really worth it?

[dcreel]

Mapquest has a spot where you can get the to and from in miles and put in your mileage and it will tell you how much fuel will cost depending on that.

www.mapquest.com

[bigbadktm]

from san diego its like 4.5 to 5.5 hours so in a v8 that would relate to 3/4 of a tank or so. from everything I have heard or seen that place is pretty awesome, one of those do it once type of things.

[jellybelly559]

im pretty sure its like 2 hours away from where i live....my mom said if i pay for gas theyll pay for everything else....ill b takin my trike up in a 72 chevy cheyenne...gas guzzling carbourated v8 and pay for gas in their 08 impala....v6

[jellybelly559]

i wanna go but i would still have to pay for 2 stroke mix and gas so about 20 to 30 bucks depending how much i get and buy a flag and the flag holder

[NOS_350X]

When i take my truck to pismo (01 Chevy 1500) it takes a full take to get there and back, useually about $60-90. Just remember a 4x4 is highly recommened at pismo and cars really arnt a good idea. I go there several times a year, well worth the drive.

[jellybelly559]

i need a 4x4 haha its a 72 chevy cheyenne on 14" daytons......my step dad said i can take it but id have to pay for gas and it would take a while to get there cause of the 14's.....i dont think it would make it to the dunes i would probabally have to find a spot to take it out there or something

[DirtyJeepin]

I lived next to pismo from '95-'03 and went out to the dunes to either ride rented quads or just camp at the beach in front of the dunes staging area. The place is a blast and is well worth more then just one trip.

As far as a type of vehicle, a 4x4 really is best, but not always needed. Basically coupled with the fact that you are driving down the beach for several miles (stay in the tracked areas or down by the damp sand) there is a small river that has to be crossed to get to the camping/dune staging area.

Depending on the amount of rain the area has had recently. That river can be a trickle to a several foot deep torrent. I've seen lifted 4x4 trucks pushed out into the tides by it, i actually have a friend that lost her car to it (doesnt happen often, but it does).

There are usually several rigs waiting for people to get stuck in the water or sand, then they charge to pull you out.

All that being said, ive crossed that river in a '86 taurus station wagon, ford EXp, celica's etc. Just be mindful of the weather for your trip.

A link to some forums showing pics of the river-
http://www.dunercentral.com/forums/pismo-beach-sand-dunes/4287-river-crossing-oceano-dunes-closed-due-heavy-rain.html

Dunesguide has some great pics of the river when its real bad-
http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_oceano_dunes.htm