[…]you’re looking to explore California’s finest dune complex on foot, make your way into the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve. Admire the rolling, wave-like dune crests and soak up that special, creative energy that drew in the Dunites. This is also a prime spot for bird-watching, wildflower spotting, and digging for […]
[…]as a caboose from the Salt Lake Railway and a Southern Pacific Boxcar. Other displays commemorate Oceano’s fallen soldiers who served in World War II and remembrances of the Oceano School. Events like Model Railroad Days in January showcase spectacular model railways from local train-aholics.Don’t miss: Artifacts from Oceano’s Dunites, […]
[…]miles, round-trip, the Oso Flaco Trail isn’t long, but it is well-designed and comfortable. From Oceano, head south on Highway 1 for 6.5 miles. At Oso Flaco Lake Road, turn right and follow until the road dead ends at the trailhead. (Parking is $5 per car.)Leave the parking lot through […]
[…]process for harvesting them, and tour the ranch. Oceano Train Depot A relic of bygone days, the Oceano Train Depot is now a museum displaying vintage train cars, tools, historic photos and model railroads. Walk inside a Southern Pacific Railroad train car, see artifacts from the bohemian Dunite community that […]
[…]scenic Oso Flaco Lake Natural Preserve. After a walk on the dunes, ride uphill on Highway 1 toward Oceano to find excellent Mexican food, agriculture, and the historic Oceano Train Depot. Explore the dunes where the mystic Dunites set up their bohemian camp in the 1920s and ‘30s. At Grand […]
[…]Luis Bay. These waters are full of perch, some of them quite sizeable. Just to the north, see the Oceano Dunes, where vehicles are permitted to drive along the beach. Enjoy the roaring waves and the fine fishing, but remember: whatever you haul in, you have to pack out all […]
[…]into an unreal dunescape in OceanoPlant your flag on the “moon.” Hike, surf, paraglide, fish, dig for clams or ride horseback along the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve, one of the largest expansive coastal dunes left in California. Here, you’ll view an array of seabirds emerging from smooth, undulating bluffs.This surreal, […]
[…]to Rock N Roll DinerKids will love the retro-styled train car environs of the Rock N Roll Diner in Oceano—plus, the milk shakes and grilled cheese aren’t bad either! Nearby, rev your engines along the surf and kick up some sand. Yes, families are invited to hop on an ATV […]
[…]at the beachside skate park, grab an ice cream, and take it easy in this sunny spot. Head South to Oceano It’s all about fun in Oceano, 11 miles south of Avila Beach on the coastline. Families with kids will get a kick out of how much there is to […]
[…]greenery this time of year, proving that sand can be equally stunning. Trek along the two-mile Oceano Dunes Preserve Trail, part of the 570-acre Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve. Discover Arroyo Willow, California Sage, San Verbena, bush lupine and Baby Blue Eyes amidst the moon-like landscape. You’ll find additional native color […]
[…]here you will be able to relax while taking in a sunset each evening. During the day, explore the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve and the nearby Oceano Lagoon. Rent an ATV and cruise through the sand at the State Vehicular Recreation Area on the dunes. If you have small children, […]
[…]offer powerful telescopes for seeing Monarchs high in the trees. Conveniently located near the Oceano Dunes, the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove is a great home base for your next Highway 1 road trip. After viewing the Monarchs, head for the dunes rolling along the Pismo Golf Course. The easily […]
[…]Spa & Massage Sandalwood Spa Sandalwood Spa in Nipomo is a full-service oasis perfect for wellness and meditation retreats, couples’ getaways, and group trips. Located in the Trilogy Golf Resort, visitors are invited to enjoy a day of golf followed by restorative bodywork and treatments. Choose from Swedish, deep tissue […]
[…]Springs Resort. You earned it! Oceano & Nipomo Traverse an otherworldly dunescape in Oceano/Nipomo. Trek the Dunes Preserve Trail and Oso Flaco Lake, keeping an eye peeled for soaring seabirds along the way. Spotting hundreds of Monarch butterflies at the Pismo Monarch Butterfly Grove is a must, but don’t forget […]
[…]balcony while you barbecue and enjoy a glass of wine or pint of cold beer. Location Visitors to Oceano are all about the beach life. Just a short walk to the sand, this vacation rental is ideally located for exploring the ATV riding fun. Other great activities nearby include surfing […]
[…]Watching Oceano & Oso Flaco Lake The area comprising Pismo Beach State Park and the Oceano Lagoon and Campground are considered some of the best birding in SLO CAL and, indeed, in California. Park just off Highway 1 on Pier Avenue and walk north along the trail. In particular, Oceano […]
[…]California’s only drive-able beach! The best place to stop for this is at the entrance to the Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve. The ideal time for most vehicles to drive the beach is during low tide. Stick to driving over the hard-packed sand closer to the water to avoid getting stuck […]
[…]here. Pismo can seem easier because of its proximity to parking and calmer winds, but the truth is Oceano can be completely empty, much of the time. Ditch the crowds at Pismo and take on the bigger waves of Oceano. Just be sure to wear your warmest wetsuit and gear, […]
[…]you don’t buy out the whole store. (Speaking from experience here!)29. Take a biplane ride over Oceano Board a biplane out of Banner Aways and fly over Oceano, the Pacific Ocean, Pismo Beach, and the magnificent dunes. The airplane ride includes a leather jacket, helmet, goggles, and life jacket so you get the full-on […]
[…]just two blocks from the beach. Guests will enjoy the great location, as well as the views of the Oceano Lagoon and all its wildlife. This non-smoking property is a great option for small families. Location This vacation rental is two blocks from the popular Oceano beach and its vehicular […]
