Can you drive a golf cart in Pismo Beach?
Yes, with the California caps. In Pismo Beach, a golf cart may use a street posted 25 mph or less in a business or residence district. An LSV may use a road posted 35 mph or less. US 101 is closed to both.
Rules last checked 2026-11-06 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-11-06.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | yes | Streets posted 25 mph or less | 25 mph | Business or residence district |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Registered and insured |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf carts | Golf carts on highways posted 25 mph or less in a business or residence district | CVC 21716 |
| LSV roads | LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less; they may cross faster roads at intersections | CVC 21260 |
| US 101 | Freeway; no golf carts or LSVs | CVC 21260 |
Roads to avoid
- US 101: No golf carts or LSVs
Open the live Pismo Beach golf cart map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Pismo Beach?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. Registered and insured. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win.
Can I drive a golf cart downtown in Pismo Beach?
On a street posted 25 mph or less in a business or residence district, yes.
Can an LSV drive on Price Street?
Only where it is posted 35 mph or less. Faster stretches are closed.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.