[…]1 does best. Any one of these spots are accessible along Pecho Valley Road within the Montaña de Oro Park, and many are indicated by signs. Check the tides and surf reports, but please note that many of the waves in Los Osos are for experienced surfers only. Swells can […]
[…]together for a sweeping view they’ll never forget. The Edge of the World hike in Montana de Oro might require a bit of sweat and teamwork, but the reward–a clear view from Point Concepcion in the south to Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in the north–will live forever in the annals of […]
[…]gardens at Bee’s Knees Fruit Farm, I set out early for the short drive southwest to Montaña de Oro State Park, a California seaside gem. More than 800 acres of coastal hills and beaches protect a wild ecosystem of crashing waves and rocky coastline. As I walk the Bluff Trail, a gentle […]
[…]Coastal hiking has a way of refreshing your spirit, one step at a time. A road trip to Montana de Oro is sure to brighten your outlook: With diverse terrain that includes staggering peaks, sandy trails, pristine pebbly beaches and shimmering tide pools, hikers of all persuasions count this Los […]
[…]| Los Osos Hike at Montana de Oro State Park, one of California’s largest state parks. Enjoy a beach day or hike miles of trails along the ridge. Bluff Trail’s panoramic Pacific views might give onlookers a glimpse of a frolicking sea otter. Seasoned hikers can trek to Valencia Peak’s summit […]
[…]you covered. Explore Montaña de Oro State Park Montana de Oro State ParkMontaña de Oro opened in 1965 and is one of the largest state parks, with 8,000 acres and nearly 7 miles of coastline. Here, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including cycling, horseback riding, fishing, surfing, hiking, […]
[…]stands. Park in the free parking lot and follow signs into the oak grove. Wildflowers at Montana de Oro A sprawling state park in Los Osos, Montana de Oro is famous for its wildflower-strewn hillsides. The name “Montana de Oro” translates from Spanish to English as “mountains of gold,” an […]
[…]terrain, Los Osos is an area perfect for tide pools. Nowhere is that more evident than in Montana de Oro State Park, an 8,000-acre natural playground on Los Osos’s west side. Here, limpets, crabs, anemones, sea stars, urchins and more make their home in the shallow intertidal zone. At low […]
[…]at your own pace. Montana de Oro State ParkThe majesty of Montana de Oro State Park can’t be absorbed in just one trip. A rugged coastal park — one of the largest in the state park system — Montana de Oro offers continuous ocean views. Summit mountains, skirt the cliffs […]
[…]on Cayucos State Beach. Explore the rock formations and turquoise waters of Spooner’s Cove inside Montana de Oro State Park. Or drive out onto a historic pier to glimpse vistas of scenic Avila Beach. Each of these awe-inspiring moments is yours, just off Highway 1. Ocean-View Cliffs of Ragged Point […]
