Pismo Beach Dune Buggy Adventure: Scenic Pacific Ride

Experience the thrill of Pismo Beach’s Oceano Dunes in a dune buggy, UTV, or ATV. Cruise the Pacific shoreline and conquer the sand dunes.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Park fee
  • All equipment and safety gear
  • Free souvenir t-shirt, 1 per buggy booked (while supplies last)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Damage deposit required $100 per Dune Buggy, $100 per 250-ATV, $450 per 450-ATV, $1500 per UTV
Additional Information

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…

Location
307 Pier Ave
Pier Avenue
Check in 1 hour before rental time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dom7hawkins
Oct 29, 2025
Awesome time! - It was awesome! I had a blast. The instructors were very helpful and the whole process was seamless. Highly recommend bringing friends
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Devan_h
Oct 24, 2025
Great Ride! - Gilbert was amazing! I had an issue with my ATV and I had to dial the number for recovery and he came quickly and was able to help me out with a new ATV replacement. The dunes was so much fun! Be aware of the zones, if you are just starting out, I recommend zone 1. Zone 2 even may be too much for a beginner. I was able to ride zones 1-3. I stayed away from zone 4, I don't know what that's like. I would totally go this again!
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Kevin_l
Sep 16, 2025
I Loved it . Was always on my bucket list. - You can drive at your own pace. The landscape is beautiful. The ocean and sand dunes are quite amazing.
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Jennifer_v
Sep 13, 2025
It was too much fun. Sun... - It was too much fun. Sun Buggie is a great company to rent from. They’re information and helpful when it comes to first timers. I’ll definitely be coming back with family & friends.
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Westcedar
Aug 19, 2025
Great time, got stuck but ok - My kids and I had a great time. We did get stuck by going into a valley and did not have the lentil to get out. Brian came quickly and got us towed out. The added benefit is that he did not make me feel like getting stuck and let my kids know it happens often.
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Clint_n
Aug 12, 2025
Get a UTV not a buggy - Was overall a super fun experience and would highly recommend it to anyone. We had one group that rented a 4-person dune buggy, and another group that rented a 4-person UTV, and the UTV was hands-down the better option. Don't even bother with the old-school dune buggies. It was a loud, slow, super-bumpy ride, and then it broke down and wouldn't start and we had to get towed back. Meanwhile, the group with the UTV was zipping around with no problems having a blast. Everyone we dealt with was awesome and we still had a great time.
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Laquanda_g
Sep 21, 2025
Don't let Ivy kill your vibe - Do not drive in the sand you will get stuck Ivy does not have got customer service skills & needsto be retrainedon how to treat customers but don't let her kill yo vibe Sonya, Rob & Gilbert we're amazing we had a freaking ball on my 48th Birthday
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Natascha_s
Sep 20, 2025
definitely a great adventure - staff was friendly! very easy process some the buggies were a bit older and need to be retired but overall would return
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Andrea_r
Nov 11, 2025
Go elsewhere or save your money. - Scruffy place. Underpowered buggies, not well maintained. The staff were friendly, the crowd rowdy, the vehicles marginal, the location a dirty mess.
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380customers
Sep 26, 2025
Bad Operator, Bad Equiptment, Bad Service - I really wanted SunBuggy Rentals to be a fun part of my trip, but it turned out to be one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve ever had with a rental/tour company. They were short staffed, and while we were required to show up one hour BEFORE our start (with many threats in the contract of no refunds if late etc), they did not get us into a car until about 2hours AFTER hour scheduled start time. We had a whole day planned after, and their delay forced us to change our later plans. The equipment was clearly neglected. The steering on one of the buggies we rented broke down within 5 minutes of being out in the dunes and they did not seem to care. We put that driver in one of the other vehicles after they told us they would not come for 20-30 mins. Communication was non‑existent. We had to call multiple times, send several emails, and yet no one was available or willing to provide help. All of that just to be handed excuses or told someone might contact us “within 48 hours.” They gave us a very small refund, and were so rude, the entire time. Also, the “safety” or “service” videos and orientations felt hollow — delays kept creeping in, their staff seemed disorganized, and their promises, like making up lost time, turned out to be meaningless. What could have been a fun adventure turned into a waste of money and time, leaving me frustrated and angry. If you’re considering booking with SunBuggy, take this as a warning: unless you’re okay with uncertainty, delays, and being denied refunds even when things go badly wrong, you’re very likely going to end up regretting it. I can’t recommend them—save your money and go with someone who stands behind their service.
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From $140
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).