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Real Estate & Homes in The 5 Cities - California - The 5 Cities, California homes and communites The '5 Cities'
The '5 Cities' BackgroundThe '5 Cities' comprise Shell Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano and Arroyo Grande. Each city has its own history and personality, but they are all linked by their proximity to the Pacific and to the Pismo-Oceano Dunes.The Chumash Indians were the first inhabitants of this coastal region. They harvested the clams and shellfish that were prevalent in the area, which they named Pismo, meaning "blobs of tar." Most of the '5 Cities' are located within Rancho Pismo, which was granted to Jose Ortega in 1840. Isaac J. Sparks purchased much of the land in 1867, and it changed hands again a few years later. In 1862, the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors established the township of Arroyo Grande, which became a small farming community. John Price developed Pismo Beach as a coastal tourist destination he called Pismo Beach. And in 1887, D.W. Grover created Grover Beach to serve as a train station for the growing coastal area. In the 1930s, the small town of Oceano became a mecca for nudists, artists and free thinkers who believed the dunes were centers for creative energy. Although the "Dunites" are long gone, the dunes remain a popular attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. For more information on The '5 Cities,' visit coastparadise.com. The '5 Cities' Fast FactsLocation: The '5 Cities' are located along the Pacific coast, about 13 miles south of San Luis Obispo*Total area: 22.98 square miles (approximate) *Population: 44,000 (approximate) *Housing units: 20,390 (approximate) Average annual rainfall: 17.79 inches Average temperatures: 63ºF in summer, 54ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census Where Are The '5 Cities'?
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