List of Beaches in San Luis Obispo County California

San Luis Obispo County Beaches

DISTRICTCOUNTYNAMELOCATIONDESCRIPTIONPHONE NUMBERFEEPARKINGDISABLED ACCESSRESTROOMVISITOR CENTERDOG FRIENDLYBABY STROLLERSPICNIC AREACAMPGROUNDSANDY BEACHDUNESROCKY SHORESEA BLUFFSTAIRS TO BEACHPATH TO BEACHTRAILSPARKWILDLIFE VEGETATIONTIDEPOOLVOLLEYBALLBIKE PATHFISHINGBOATINGBOAT RAMPGEOGRAPHICAL AREALATITUDELONGITUDE
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoRagged Point Trail and OverlookW. of Hwy. One, 15 mi. N. of Old San SimeonViews from high bluff at Ragged Point Inn, extremely steep trail down bluff805-927-4502NoYesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.781016-121.330686
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSan Carpoforo BeachW. of Hwy One, 13.1 mi. N. of Old San SimeonPull-out N. of San Carpoforo Creek, part of Hearst San Simeon State Park805-927-2020NoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.765094-121.324773
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoArroyo De La Cruz BeachW. of Hwy. One, 9.9 mi. N of Old San SimeonRoadside parking, part of Hearst San Simeon State Park805-927-2020NoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.716579-121.313754
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOld Piedras Blancas MotelW. of Hwy. One, 7.3 mi. N. of Old San SimeonCoastal access available, future improvements plannedNoYesNoYesNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.687219-121.288564
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPiedras Blancas Light StationW. of Hwy. One, 6 mi. N. of San Simeon at Pt. Piedras BlancasAccess by tours only; call in advance805-927-7361YesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.665154-121.284195
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoElephant Seal Viewing Area (N. of Old San Simeon)Off Hwy. One, 4.7 mi. N. of Old San SimeonDocents assist visitors805-924-1628NoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesNoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.662918-121.257214
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoVista Point (3.5 mi. N. of San Simeon)Along Hwy. One, 3.5 mi. N. of Old San SimeonScenic overlookNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.652903-121.241984
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoVista Point (5.0 mi. N. of San Simeon)Along Hwy. One, 5.0 mi. N. of Old San SimeonOcean viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.664483-121.261994
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOak Knoll Creek BeachOff Hwy. One, 2.2 mi. N. of Old San SimeonPopular with windsurfers and kitesurfers, do not approach elephant sealsNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.651796-121.220783
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoHearst San Simeon State Historical MonumentE. of Hwy. One, on Hearst Castle Rd., Old San SimeonGuided tours start at Hearst Castle Visitor Center on Hwy. One800-444-4445YesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoA. Ragged Point to Hearst Castle35.685773-121.169714
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOld San SimeonHwy. One, 6.5 mi. N. of CambriaHistoric hamletNoYesNoYesNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.64361-121.190843
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoWilliam R. Hearst Memorial BeachW. of Hwy. One on San Simeon Rd., Old San SimeonSwimming, pier, part of Hearst San Simeon State Park805-927-2020NoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.643218-121.188238
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCoastal Discovery CenterAt William R. Hearst Memorial Beach parking areaExhibits and programs, joint project of Monterey Bay Nat'l Marine Sanctuary and Calif. State Parks805-927-6575NoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.64402-121.187452
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoVista Point (0.7 mi S of San Simeon)Along Hwy. One, 0.7 mi. S. of Old San SimeonScenic viewNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.639952-121.174252
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoVista Point (1.8 mi. S. of San Simeon)Along Hwy. One, 1.8 mi. S. of Old San SimeonOcean viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.62851-121.159929
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoVista Point (2.4 mi. S. of San Simeon)Along Hwy. One, 2.4 mi. S. of Old San SimeonOcean viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.622568-121.155237
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoStairway to Beach (San Simeon Acres)W. end of Pico Ave., San Simeon AcresStairs to beach, blufftop path extends S. to San Simeon Ave.NoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.614117-121.147564
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPath to Beach (San Simeon Acres)End of San Simeon Ave., San Simeon AcresPath to beach S. of Cavalier Resort, blufftop path extends N. to Pico Ave.NoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.612223-121.145607
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSan Simeon Creek AccessW. of Hwy. One at San Simeon Creek, 2 mi. N. of CambriaPart of Hearst San Simeon State Park805-927-2020NoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoYesYesB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.595043-121.126487
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoHearst San Simeon State Park2 mi. N. of Cambria, both E. and W. of Hwy. OneCamping, day use, beach access805-927-2020YesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesYesNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.590913-121.124559
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoVista Point - Moonstone Beach DriveN. end of Moonstone Beach Dr. off Hwy. One, CambriaScenic overlookNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.584797-121.121753
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoLeffingwell LandingMoonstone Beach Dr., .2 mi. S. of intersection with Hwy. One, CambriaKayak launch, part of Hearst San Simeon State Park805-927-2020NoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesHand LaunchB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.581588-121.119103
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMoonstone BoardwalkFrom Leffingwell Landing to Santa Rosa Creek Beach, CambriaWheelchair access, stairs to beach805-927-2020NoYesYesNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoB. Old San Simeon to Moonstone Beach35.576018-121.113764
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSanta Rosa Creek AccessW. of Hwy. One, near S. end of Moonstone Beach Dr., CambriaPart of Hearst San Simeon State Park805-927-2020NoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.569595-121.11085
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoShamel County ParkWindsor Blvd. and Nottingham Dr., CambriaBeach access, play equipment, swimming poolNoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.565736-121.108474
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOverlook - Plymouth StreetW. of Nottingham Dr. at Plymouth Street, CambriaOcean views, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.563831-121.107971
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOverlook - Lancaster StreetW. of Nottingham Dr. at Lancaster St., CambriaOcean views, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.561915-121.106865
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBridge Street Inn (Cambria Hostel)4314 Bridge St., CambriaPrivate and shared rooms, kitchen805-927-7653YesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.565823-121.081867
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoFiscalini Ranch PreserveW. of Hwy. One off Windsor Blvd. and S. Windsor Blvd., CambriaTrail entrances 4600 block of Windsor Blvd. and 2700 block of S. Windsor Blvd.805-927-6223NoYesYesNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoC. Cambria Area35.551312-121.101299
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCambriaHwy. One, 6.5 mi. S. of Old San SimeonScenic community, visitor attractions, lodging, restaurantsNoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesC. Cambria Area35.568316-121.101944
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSherwood Drive Access - Wedgewood StreetW. of Sherwood Dr. at end of Wedgewood Street, CambriaAccess to pebble beaches, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.547161-121.097176
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSherwood Drive Access - Harvey StreetW. of Sherwood Dr. at end of Harvey St., CambriaAccess to rocky shore, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoYesNoYesNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.543649-121.094376
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoLampton Cliffs County ParkSherwood Dr. at Lampton St., CambriaViews, benches805-781-5930NoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoC. Cambria Area35.541743-121.093071
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoEstero Bluffs State Park (West)Off Hwy. One, 3.5 mi. upcoast from N. Ocean Ave., CayucosUndeveloped property, roadside parking, seasonal trail closure805-772-7434NoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.453788-120.951394
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoEstero Bluffs State ParkFrom Villa Creek to N. Ocean Ave., CayucosUndeveloped property, trails lead seaward from roadside parking areas805-772-7434NoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.450345-120.942179
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoEstero Bluffs State Park (San Geronimo Rd.)Off Hwy. One at San Geronimo Rd., CayucosUndeveloped property, trails lead seaward from roadside parking805-772-7434NoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.449821-120.932659
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoEstero Bluffs State Park (East)Off Hwy. One, .5 mi. upcoast from N. Ocean Ave., CayucosUndeveloped property, trail leads seaward from roadside parking805-772-7434NoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.449104-120.925824
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoHarmony Headlands State ParkOff Hwy. One, 5.6 mi. N. of CayucosUndeveloped open space805-772-7434NoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.478035-120.992022
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCayucos State BeachFoot of Cayucos Dr., CayucosSwimming, surfing, pier fishing805-781-5930NoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.44869-120.906116
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCayucos BeachAlong Pacific Ave. between 1st and 22nd streets., CayucosNine stairways along Pacific Ave. lead to sandy beach, on-street parkingNoYesNoYesNoYesNoNoYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.441582-120.89613
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Strand State Beach (North)Along Studio Dr., S. of 24th St., CayucosParking area off Hwy. One at 24th St. exit805-772-2560NoYesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.435105-120.888684
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Strand State Beach (Torro Creek Rd.)Off Hwy. One, opposite Toro Creek Rd., CayucosOpening in fence, beach access on footNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.415043-120.874527
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoNorth Point Natural AreaN. end of Toro Ln., W. of Hwy. One, Morro BayBeach access805-772-6278NoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.406135-120.870702
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPath to Beach (Toro Lane)3420 Toro Lane, W. of Hwy. One, Morro BayPath to beachNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.404286-120.868383
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Strand State Beach CampgroundEnd of Yerba Buena St., W. of Hwy. One, Morro BayBeachfront campsites805-772-2560YesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.40359-120.869064
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Strand State Beach (South)End of Azure St., W. of Hwy. One, Morro BayBeach and dunes805-772-2560NoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.391801-120.865338
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Strand State Beach (Atascadero Creek Rd.)Off Atascadero Rd., W. of Hwy. One, Morro BayBeach and dunesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoD. Estero Bluffs to Morro Strand35.378617-120.86235
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoColeman City ParkN. of Coleman Dr., Morro BayPlay equipmentNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoE. Morro Bay35.372207-120.861282
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro RockW. end of Coleman Dr., Morro BaySightseeing at the base of Morro Rock only, no climbingNoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoYesNoE. Morro Bay35.367627-120.866432
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Strand State Beach - Morro RockEnd of Coleman Dr., N. side of Morro RockPopular surf spotNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoE. Morro Bay35.371637-120.864699
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBoardwalk and Bike Path (Morro Bay)S. end of Morro Strand State Beach to Beach St., Morro BayWaterfront promenade, kayak launch spotNoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesHand LaunchE. Morro Bay35.371961-120.858712
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCity T-Piers (Morro Bay)N.W. end of Embarcadero Rd., Morro BayCommercial fishing, restaurants, excursions805-772-6254NoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesE. Morro Bay35.370602-120.85835
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay Street EndsAlong Embarcadero Rd., between Beach St. and Anchor St., Morro BayBay views, fishingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoE. Morro Bay35.364893-120.853276
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoEmbarcadero RoadAlong waterfront, W. of downtown Morro BayBay access, fishing, kayak rentals, restaurantsNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesE. Morro Bay35.365457-120.853128
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCentennial Stairway and ParkFront St. and the Embarcadero, Morro BayPocket park with giant chessboard; stairs lead to Morro Bay Blvd.NoYesNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoE. Morro Bay35.365974-120.852917
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay Estuary Nature Center601 Embarcadero Rd., Suite 11Exhibits, view of Morro Rock805-772-3834NoYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoE. Morro Bay35.364235-120.852782
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCity of Morro Bay12.5 mi. N.W. of San Luis ObispoScenic fishing port, lodging, restaurants, visitor attractionsNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesE. Morro Bay35.361502-120.846528
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoTidelands ParkS. end of Embarcadero Rd., Morro BayBoat launch ramp805-772-6278YesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYes2-Lane Boat RampE. Morro Bay35.358663-120.850769
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBayshore Bluffs ParkBayshore Dr., Morro BayBay viewsNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesE. Morro Bay35.354581-120.845634
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay State ParkS. end of Main St., Morro BayCamping, picnicking, trails, golf, boating805-772-2560NoYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoYesE. Morro Bay35.349403-120.843338
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay State Park CampgroundS. end of Main St., Morro BayTent and RV camping805-772-2560YesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoE. Morro Bay35.346864-120.840518
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay State Park Museum of Natural HistoryState Park Rd. at White Point, Morro BayNatural and cultural history exhibits, native plant garden, free for those 16 and under805-772-2694YesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.346872-120.844248
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay State Park MarinaState Park Rd., E. of White Point, Morro BaySmall boat launching, sailboat and powerboat mooring, cafe805-772-8796YesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesMarina, Moorings, Hand LaunchF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.345937-120.842673
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay EstuaryHwy. One, 13 mi. N.W. of San Luis ObispoCentral California's most extensive wetland complexNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesYesYesF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.337416-120.851607
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCerro Cabrillo Day Use AreaOff South Bay Blvd., 1.2 mi. N. of Santa Ysabel Ave., Morro BayHiking trailsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.346601-120.825241
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCabrillo Creek TrailOff South Bay Blvd., 0.75 mi. N. of Santa Ysabel Ave., Morro BaySmall parking area and hiking trailNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.34108-120.823495
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoEl Moro Elfin ForestSouth Bay Blvd., off Santa Ysabel Ave., Baywood ParkDwarfed vegetation, nature trailsNoYesYesNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.333448-120.828413
3 Central Coast3 Central CoastOverlook - Santa Lucia AvenueSanta Lucia Ave. at 1st. St., Baywood ParkEstuary viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.331899-120.842063
3 Central Coast3 Central CoastOverlook - Pasadena DrivePasadena Dr., 50 yards S. of Santa Lucia Ave., Baywood ParkEstuary viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.331469-120.842566
3 Central Coast3 Central CoastOverlook - 3rd StreetEnd of 3rd St at Santa Lucia Ave., Baywood ParkEstuary viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.331989-120.839772
3 Central Coast3 Central CoastOverlook - 4th StreetEnd of 4th St. at Santa Lucia Ave, Baywood ParkEstuary views, birdingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.331623-120.838418
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBaywood Park BeachW. of Pasadena Dr., Baywood ParkBay viewsNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.329689-120.843712
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSecond Street PierS. end of Second St., Baywood ParkSmall boat launch, shallow waterNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.326723-120.840841
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSweet Springs Nature PreserveRamona Ave. W. of 4th St., Baywood ParkEstuary views, birdingNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.32162-120.842393
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Bay View AccessMitchell Dr. at Doris Ave., Cuesta-By-the-SeaPath to bay views, on-street parkingNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoF. Morro Bay and Baywood Park35.320819-120.848159
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMorro Dunes Natural PreserveW. of Morro Bay EstuaryDunes, part of Montaña de Oro State Park805-528-0513NoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesNoYesNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.33417-120.861912
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMonarch LaneMonarch Lane, off Pecho Valley Rd., Cuesta-by-the-SeaEucalyptus grove harbors overwintering monarch butterflies, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.312034-120.859742
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoLos Osos Oaks State Natural ReserveS. of Los Osos Valley Rd. at Palomino Dr., Los OsosNative oaks, trails805-772-7434NoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.306368-120.813636
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMontaña de Oro State Park (Sand Spit Rd.)End of Sand Spit Rd., off Pecho Valley Rd.Part of Montaña de Oro State Park805-528-0513NoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.300333-120.872408
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMontaña de Oro State ParkS. end of Pecho Valley Rd., Los OsosSeven miles of coastline, beaches, equestrian camping805-528-0513YesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.274844-120.887182
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPoint Buchon TrailS. of Montaña de Oro State ParkTrail leads onto PG&E property; see: www.pge.modwest.com/pgereservationsNoYesNoYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.257704-120.887354
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCoon Creek BeachOff Point Buchon Trail, S. of Montaña de Oro State ParkSign in at entry gate for Point Buchon Trail, path to beachNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoG. Morro Bay and Montaña de Oro State Park35.259204-120.894699
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPecho Coast TrailGuided hikes start near Diablo Canyon Power Plant entrance on Avila Beach Dr., Port San LuisAccess only by docent-led hikes, reservations essential805-541-8735NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoH. Avila Beach35.174139-120.756051
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPoint San Luis LighthousePecho Coast Trail, Point San LuisHistoric light station, access via Pecho Coast Trail, reservations essential805-541-8735NoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoH. Avila Beach35.160364-120.760675
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoHarford PierEnd of Avila Beach Dr., Port San LuisFishing, charter boats, restaurantsNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesH. Avila Beach35.171047-120.756003
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPort San LuisEnd of Avila Beach Dr., W. of Avila BeachSmall boat harbor with facilities, moorings, boat hoist, fuel, and ice sales805-595-5400YesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesNoYesNoYesYesMoorings, Boat HoistH. Avila Beach35.173366-120.755992
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOlde Port BeachOff Avila Beach Dr., Port San LuisKayak launch spot, trailered boat launch from beach805-595-5400NoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesYesBeach LaunchH. Avila Beach35.177805-120.748748
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCentral Coast AquariumAvila Beach Community ParkExhibits, educational programs805-595-7280YesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoYesH. Avila Beach35.18013-120.736021
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoAvila Beach Community ParkW. end of Front St., Avila BeachPlay equipment, basketball courtNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoH. Avila Beach35.179813-120.736055
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoAvila Beach and PierS. of Front St., Avila BeachSwimming, pier fishing805-305-4796NoYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesYesYesBoat LandingH. Avila Beach35.178897-120.734147
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCave Landing Road AccessEnd of Cave Landing Rd., Avila BeachBeach access, blufftop path leads to Bluff Dr. in Shell BeachNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoH. Avila Beach35.175954-120.719077
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBob Jones City-to-the-Sea BikewayFrom Ontario Rd. parking lot to Avila BeachPaved multi-use pathNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoH. Avila Beach35.18528-120.703098
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBluff Trail (Avila Beach to Shell Beach)Between Cave Landing Rd., Avila Beach and Bluff Dr. aka Indio Dr., Shell BeachPaved multi-use pathNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoH. Avila Beach35.174912-120.708844
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSouth Palisades City ParkW. of Shell Beach Rd., N. of Silver Shoals Dr.Blufftop park, viewsNoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.169313-120.696579
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoStairway at Cliffs Resort2757 Shell Beach Rd., Shell BeachStairs to beach at upcoast end of Cliffs Resort, blufftop path leads southNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.16595-120.690093
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoSpyglass City ParkS. end of Spyglass Dr., Shell BeachOcean views, packed-earth path to rocky shorelineNoYesNoYesNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.160507-120.686322
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBlufftop Path (Seacliff Drive)188 Seacliff Dr., Shell BeachBlufftop path links Spyglass City Park to Memory ParkNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.159704-120.685276
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMemory ParkAlong seaward edge of Seacliff Dr., Shell BeachViews, on-street parking, no beach accessNoYesNoNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.159255-120.684486
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOcean Eldwayen City ParkAlong Ocean Blvd., S. of Vista del Mar Ave., Shell BeachLawns, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.156271-120.677803
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoMargo Dodd City ParkOcean Blvd. at Seaview Ave., Shell BeachNarrow blufftop park, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.152238-120.668592
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoDinosaur Caves ParkSeaward of Price St. and Cliff Ave., Shell BeachLawns, views, no beach accessNoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.15408-120.665469
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoStairway at Shelter Cove Lodge2651 Price St., Pismo BeachPark at S. end of hotel, path leads N. to beach stairsNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.152076-120.659068
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoBlufftop Path at Pismo Lighthouse Suites2411 Price St., Pismo BeachBlufftop pathway from Price Street to beach stairway at Sea Crest HotelNoNoNoNoYesNoNOYesNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.14943-120.651739
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoStairway at Sea Crest Hotel2241 Price St., Pismo BeachWalk through breezeway near lobby to beach stairsNoYesNoNoNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoI. Shell Beach to Pismo Beach35.147487-120.650018
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Beach (Wilmar Avenue)End of Wilmar Ave., Pismo BeachStairs to wide sandy beach, on-street parkingNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.1466-120.647913
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Beach (Wadsworth Avenue)End of Wadsworth Ave., Pismo BeachAccess to wide sandy beach, on-street parkingNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.142326-120.644531
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo BeachFrom Wilmar Ave. to S. of Arroyo Grande CreekVery wide beach, restaurants and lodging adjacent805-773-7063NoYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.138932-120.643315
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Beach PierNear end of Pomeroy Ave.Open 24 hrs. for fishing805-773-7063NoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNoYesNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.138802-120.643063
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Beach (Addie Street)End of Addie St., off Cypress St., Pismo BeachWide beach805-773-7063NoYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.135959-120.641092
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Coast Village R.V. Resort165 S. Dolliver St. (Hwy. One), Pismo BeachCamping adjacent to beach888-782-3224YesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.135001-120.636867
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Lake Ecological PreserveN. 4th St. and Five Cities Dr., Pismo BeachWaterfowl, marsh birds805-773-7063NoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.132586-120.62733
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo State Beach North Beach CampgroundS. Dolliver St. (Hwy. One ), S. of Addie St.Camping adjacent to beach805-473-7220YesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.132229-120.633895
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoButterfly TreesPismo State Beach North Beach CampgroundMonarch butterflies overwinter in trees, park on shoulder of S. Dolliver St.805-473-7220NoYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.12998-120.632133
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo State BeachRuns from Wilmar Ave. in Pismo Beach to S. of Arroyo Grande CreekMiles of beach and dunes805-473-7220YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoYesYesYesNoYesYesJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.096878-120.630054
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoCoastal Dunes RV Park and Campground1001 Pacific Blvd. (Hwy. One), OceanoRV and tent camping, swimming pool805-781-4900YesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.115131-120.626859
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo State Beach Oceano Campground555 Pier Ave., OceanoCamping adjacent to beach805-473-7220YesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesYesJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.10631-120.62673
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOceano Memorial CampgroundAir Park Dr. at Mendel Dr., OceanoCheck in at Coastal Dunes RV Park and Campground805-781-4900YesYesYesYesNoYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.104643-120.625349
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOceano Community ParkNorswing Dr. at Mendel Dr., OceanoPlayground, playfieldsNoYesYesYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoJ. Pismo Beach to Oceano35.104857-120.624142
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoPismo Dunes Natural PreserveS. of Arroyo Grande Creek, OceanoSand dunes, riparian habitat805-473-7220NoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoYesNoNoNoK. Pismo State Beach to Nipomo Dunes35.090117-120.621773
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation AreaW. of Hwy. One, S. of OceanoOff-road vehicle recreation, enter at Grand Ave. in Grover Beach or Pier Ave. in Oceano805-473-7220YesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoYesNoK. Pismo State Beach to Nipomo Dunes35.045879-120.618896
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoOso Flaco LakeW. end of Oso Flaco Lake Rd., 3 mi. W of Hwy. OneLake views and ocean beach access805-473-7220YesYesYesYesNoYesNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNoK. Pismo State Beach to Nipomo Dunes35.028145-120.616335
3 Central CoastSan Luis ObispoGuadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife RefugeS. of Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, W. of Hwy. One4 sq. miles of protected dune habitat, enter from Oso Flaco Lake trail805-343-9151NoNoNoNoNoYesNoNoYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoYesNoK. Pismo State Beach to Nipomo Dunes35.011159-120.630264