Morro Bay has an active sea otter population year-round. They tend to stick close to shore making for excellent, and safe, viewing. Near South T-Pier, along the Harbor Walk, and next to Target Rock are some of the most popular spots to spy these Morro Bay sea’lebrities.
3098 Oso Flaco Lake Rd #3004, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Just north of Guadalupe, California, lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area is a part of Oceano Dunes SVRA, a California State Park. Access is permitted sunrise to sunset throughout the year. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Trailhead begins through the white gate.
Avila Beach Pier is a picturesque wooden pier located in Avila Beach, a charming seaside town on the central coast of California. It extends into the Pacific Ocean. The pier is a beloved landmark that offers visitors a chance to enjoy stunning ocean views, go fishing, take leisurely strolls, and engage in various coastal activities.
Port San Luis Pier is a prominent pier located in the area of Port San Luis, which is part of San Luis Obispo, California. This picturesque pier is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, offering various activities and scenic views.
Bishop Peak is a prominent and picturesque mountain located near San Luis Obispo, California. It is one of the Nine Sisters, a chain of volcanic peaks that stretch along the Central Coast of California. Bishop Peak is situated in the Santa Lucia Mountains, just west of San Luis Obispo, a charming city known for its college town atmosphere and outdoor recreational opportunities.
The fenced off-leash dog park is located on the west side of Templeton with beautiful views of the surrounding oak-studded hillsides. The park is about 1 acre in size and is cross-fenced for separate “big dog†and “small dog†play areas. Park amenities include water, shade trees, picnic tables, park benches, dog bag dispensers, dog toys, and wading pool.
The San Carpoforo Creek Beach Access is the northernmost portion of the state-owned properties in Hearst San Simeon State Park. A portion of this beach is also in Los Padres National Forest and it’s signed that way at the trailhead.
The William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach is located near the historic town of San Simeon along Highway One and gives visitors the opportunity to hike, swim, fish and beachcomb. A popular beach spot, this protected cove also offers visitors pier fishing. Ocean kayaking is also popular. Picnic tables, barbecue grills and restrooms are available.
Arroyo Laguna Beach is a windsurfing and kiteboarding spot along the northern San Luis Obispo Coast. The beach is at the mouth of Oak Knoll Creek which is commonly called Arroyo Laguna. This is another one of the many beaches that are part of Hearst San Simeon State Park.
South Hills Open Space contains several natural habitat types and 8 sensitive and rare plant species located on the property. Serpentine bunchgrass and rock outcrops, annual grasslands, wetland seeps and several ephemeral drainage systems are found on the property.
The Nipomo Native Garden is a twelve-acre site located between Pomeroy, Camino Caballo and Osage in the community of Nipomo, California. It is a native botanical garden that features the plant communities endemic to the Nipomo Mesa and Guadalupe/Nipomo Dunes.
Irish Hills Natural Reserve is a geographically discrete 720-acre riding area, yet it contains over 8 miles of trails. Many loops are possible on mostly single-track trails. The rocky, serpentine landscape contains chaparral, oak, grasslands, and riparian habitats.
Johnson Ranch Open Space is a 3.7-mile loop that explores the rolling hills of San Luis Obispo, conveniently located off the 101 Freeway. It accommodates both mountain bikers and hikers with a connection to the Irish Hills Open Space, too.
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a story of connecting people and plants. It focuses on the role plants play in our lives and how they advance human endeavors and cultures by providing food, shelter, clothing, and medicine.
Green Valley Viewing Point is an observation deck located in Cambria, California offering a great spot to see sunset and a stunning view of the valley below..
Harmony Headlands State Park preserves an undeveloped parcel of Pacific coast in California. Amenities are limited to a small parking area, portable toilet, and a 1.5mi trail. The trail leads through a marine terrace grassland with views of the Pacific Ocean.
500 San Simeon-Monterey Creek Rd, Cambria, CA 93428
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Hearst San Simeon State Park is a state park of California preserving rocky coast and rare habitats. The park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve, which were established in 1990.
