Steve gives us one piece of advice before we even step onto the flats: take off your shoes. "The mud will suck them right off," he says matter-of-factly. He isn't exaggerating. Within minutes, we ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released a video on how to rebury Pismo clams. Reburying clams is how we can help them stay alive. Here are the steps to consider when reburying clams.

Makayla Richardson is your community news reporter covering southern San Luis Obispo County, including Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo. Clams in Pismo Beach ...

Summertime swimmers couldn’t miss the Pismo clam even if they wanted to — as countless iconic shellfish have been tumbling in the surf at Pismo Beach in recent months. Scientists don’t know why the ...

Four people were caught illegally harvesting 93 undersized clams in Pismo Beach on Oct. 31, 2025. All four were cited for possessing undersized clams, and three for clamming without a license. Pismo ...