Pismo Sands is just a mile from the Ocean. Pismo Coast Village is ON the ocean. However, you cannot see the ocean from your site, the RVs are in a depression with the offices on a ridge that blocks the ocean view. However, you can walk up to the deck area with your chair and sit back and watch the ocean. Because of a natural sandbar the walk from the park to the waves is rather long. You are only a block or two from Pismo pier with pier fishing and restaurants.
We've stayed at Pismo Coast Village, and have found it very nice. Very difficult to get in season reservation, so we don't frequent the park. We have never stayed at Pismo Sands, and don't remember driving by the facility.