Lisa Karys-Schiff
owner of Broadway Books
“Surf Beach in Lompoc because it’s wild, it’s untamed, it’s got drift logs, and rocks, and wildlife and it’s usually pretty deserted.”
Quentynn Johnson
busboy at the Santa Maria Inn
“My favorite local beach is probably Pismo because of the Outlets and the pier. That’s always my favorite, to go there and eat at Splash Café.”
Duane Bole
employee, Bee Safe Lock and Key
“My favorite local beach would probably be Avila. It is a nice drive to get there, laid back, and Pismo is too crowded.”
Erica Meza
owner of EM Hair Studio
“My favorite is Avila Beach. I really enjoy walking on the pier around there, and it’s all really nice with the shops.”
This article appears in Nov 20-27, 2014.