[…]shares many of the same qualities as surfing, skimboarding and snowboarding. Read up on our “Oceano Board Sports” page for more info, then grab your board and head to the dunes. Fishing is another way to spend time near the water near Pismo Beach. Beaches in Oceano and along Highway […]
[…]Rides If the saddle isn’t your thing, perhaps flying in a biplane will be. Based out of Oceano Airport, Banner Airways offers sightseeing tours over the Oceano Dunes in a vintage yellow 1942 open cockpit plane. This is the aircraft the U.S. military used to train pilots during World War […]
[…]the Oceano Dunes Feel the wind, the speed and the sand! Driving across the Oceano Dunes is a thrilling experience that adrenaline junkies will certainly be thankful for. In fact, The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) is one of the few beaches in California where you can drive […]
[…]the Duneite shacks can be seen at the nearby Oceano Train Depot Museum.) Other attractions at the Oceano Dunes SVRA include the Oceano Dunes Visitor Center for exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area. And don’t miss the short walk along the freshwater lagoon for a picturesque […]
[…]due to their sweet size and hue. One of the best ways to see Central Coast wildflowers at the Oceano Dunes Trails? Trek along the 2-mile Oceano Dunes Preserve Trail, which offers views of the 570-acre Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve. Park in the Grover Beach Day Use Area at the […]
[…]to stay after the show to take photos with your favorite members of the cast. More in Nipomo & Oceano Get ready for more arts and culture viewing opportunities in Oceano and Nipomo. From belly laughs to a historic adobe and beyond, the whole family will come away awed. Art […]
[…]Camino Caballo and Osage Streets in Nipomo, with parking available on Osage. Hiking all of Oceano & Nipomo Click here to learn more about Oceano and Nipomo hiking and access a breakdown of each hiking trail available in the area. No need to wonder which is best for you or […]
[…]from New York to Miami. Enhance your all American dining experience with a trip to the nearby Oceano Train Depot Museum. The classic Rock n Roll Diner in Oceano Old Juan’s Cantina Savor a classic Mexican meal at Old Juan’s Cantina, an Oceano tradition since 1976. Proudly owned and operated […]
[…]that you won’t want to miss. Have a look at the long list of the best restaurants in Nipomo and Oceano. Dog-friendly Beaches Oceano Dunes Imagine one of the largest dune complexes on the planet, framed by the ocean and endless sky—and your pup, enjoying all of it beside you. […]
[…]with the birds enjoying one of Highway 1’s most coveted sky-high secrets. Banner Airways in Oceano doesn’t just provide any old airplane ride: get ready for the airborne adventure of a lifetime! Don a leather jacket, helmet and goggles before slipping into an aircraft used to train American Pilots during […]
[…]for the whole family to enjoy. The town extends from Pismo Beach to Arroyo Grande, and borders Oceano. (In fact, this area is often called the “Five Cities,” eg Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Oceano, and Shell Beach.) Pick up coffee at Red Bee Coffee, elevated American fare from […]
[…]expanse of white, undulating sand dunes create a stunning backdrop for hikers of all ages. The Oceano Dunes Preserve walking trail is the most notable way for visitors to explore this otherworldly landscape and is easily accessible from the Pismo Beach side. Clocking in at approximately 2.4 miles in and […]
[…]for exploration and adrenaline-pumping fun. The rest of the time, play in the waves, hike the Oceano Dunes Nature Preserve, and discover Oceano’s restaurants, Depot Museum, and the Great American Melodrama. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Memorial Day on Highway […]
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[…]from the fact that they’re part of one of the largest dune complexes in the nation, the Oceano Dunes are unique for allowing motor vehicles directly onto the sand. You read that right: the Oceano Dunes are the only coastal dunes in California where driving is permitted. Head to the […]
[…]those who crave an off-road and adventurous wedding, the Oceano Dunes make for an exciting and unconventional coastal venue. Managed by California State Parks, the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area is the only beach of its kind that you can drive on (yes, ceremonies are permitted in the motorized […]
[…]Here, you can learn all about the trains that once carried telegrams, passengers and goods from Oceano into the growing county. Additionally, you’ll find exhibits about the Duneites who inhabited the Oceano Dunes, believing them to be a spiritual center of the world. To remember your visit, head to the […]
[…]like this. The early Chumash people and the artists’ community the Dunites both called the Oceano Dunes home. Now, the surreal, moon-like scenery is probably best known for the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA), the only one of its kind to allow vehicles to drive on the sand. Kick […]
[…]dune complexes. Watch the whales ― then watch visitors driving and horseback riding on the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. How to get to the Oceano Dunes The Whale Trail sign stands on the overlook to Pismo State Beach at West Grand Avenue (next to Fin’s Seafood parking lot). […]
[…]State Beach Located just four miles from the Village of Arroyo Grande, the Oceano Dunes offer heart-pounding adventure and coastal beauty. Hike the Oceano Dunes for vast views of the Pacific Ocean, or drive your vehicle right out onto the sand for a thrill. Better yet, hop on a horse […]
