[…]Rock, you’ll want to take out your camera for this one.49. Grab a history lesson at Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes CenterReady for a history lesson? Cecil B. DeMille directed the movie The Ten Commandments on the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes in 1923. But since then, many of the set pieces were buried in the sand (unreal, right?). Years […]
[…]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 about […]
[…]your golf game at Blacklake Golf Course in Nipomo, home to a smart three-course, 27-hole layout. Yes, you can actually tailor the game to your individual preferences and skill level, with 9, 18, or 23 holes all in one convenient location. Think of this as “choose your own adventure” style […]
[…]species of reptiles and amphibians. Read More » Nipomo: Oso Flaco Lake – Just southwest of Nipomo lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake. Read More » Nipomo Native Garden – The site is in the final stages of being restored to a native botanical garden which will […]
[…]for the adventure. Nipomo & Oceano Whale Watching The rugged California beach towns of Oceano and Nipomo sit at the end of one of the state’s largest dune complexes. Watch the whales ― then watch visitors driving and horseback riding on the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. How to […]
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[…]make for a relaxing day tripBack to basics: Widely known as “The Southern Gateway to SLO CAL,” Nipomo has retained much of its early California Rancho charm. Birding enthusiasts should head to Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, where a rainbow of wildlife flits from branch to branch. With a river, […]
[…]February).3 p.m. – Dive into dunes and deliciousness in NipomoDunes or bust: Hike the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes or Oso Flaco Preserve, where otherworldly sand-dunes undulate onward to the sea. Follow up your day of adventure with a meal at Willow in Nipomo, where you can grab a fresh house-made pizza, deli […]
[…]visitors known to blaze their own cultural path, including early filmmakers. Hit the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and learn about this area’s secret Hollywood past. After Cecil B. DeMille directed The Ten Commandments on the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes in 1923, many set pieces were buried under the sand. Decades later, excavators unearthed […]
[…]is a thrilling time for the Nipomo Native Garden, a favorite of birds, bees and butterflies. Here, a host of indigenous blooms thrive under the Central Coast sun, including rare varieties like Blue Witch Nightshade, California Peony, Purple Clarkia and Blue Wooly Stars. An educational half-mile trail weaves through the […]
[…]Scratch that itch at the Luffa Farm in Nipomo. Maybe you’re a seasoned luffa user, or maybe you’ve never heard of luffas. Either way, you’ll be positively fascinated by what you discover at The Luffa Farm in Nipomo. Luffas grow on a vine and are part of the cucumber family, […]
[…]welcoming and liveable. Location Take a break from your Highway 1 road trip with a stopover in Nipomo. This scenic and uncrowded spot halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles is a great place to call home while you explore the area. Head in any direction and you will find […]
[…]here to challenge yourself, as well as several other famed courses nearby. From your condo in Nipomo, you are within a short driving distance of the sandy beaches of Oceano. Surfing, kite boarding, fishing, horseback riding and ATVs are all popular there. For a quieter experience, the Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes […]
[…]they find. Another top birding area in the state is Oso Flaco Lake, south on Highway 1 toward Nipomo. Take Highway 1 off the Nipomo mesa turning west on Oso Flaco Road. Drive all the way west until the road dead ends into a day-use parking lot. (There is a […]
[…]way to spend time near the water near Pismo Beach. Beaches in Oceano and along Highway 1 past the Nipomo Mesa stretch for miles, offering some of the best surf fishing in California. Skip the crowded fishing spots in Pismo Beach for a more laid-back and remote experience. One of […]
[…]Skate Park The new Nipomo Skate Park represents the combined efforts of many in the local skateboarding community along Highway 1. After Nipomo’s beloved DIY skate park, “The Rec,” was torn down in 2020, a new project was planned. The community broke ground on the 10,000-square-foot park in 2022. The […]
[…]Monday “Community Night,” with casual comfort food and live music.Jocko’s Steakhouse, NipomoQuite literally a “pit stop,” this landmark Nipomo BBQ joint serves steak―and lots of it―cooked over a pit of red oak coals, along with all the fixings…and plenty of authenticity.The Blue Heron, BaywoodPerched on the edge of Baywood Park, the […]
[…]be texting to ask if you’ve just landed on the moon. Grab a selfie backdropped by the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, a key location for Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 film “The Ten Commandments.” As the story goes, DeMille buried his mammoth City of the Pharaohs once filming wrapped. Luckily for you, plenty […]
[…]Depot or get an introduction to Highway 1’s early bohemian residents, the Dunites, in Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center. Kids will get a kick out of walking an ancient swinging footbridge in Arroyo Grande, an adventure culminating in a self-guided tour of a historic one-room schoolhouse (keep an eye out for wild […]
Description Your new favorite getaway is this Away From Home Beach House vacation rental. Located along Highway 1 in Oceano, California, this house is a beautiful getaway retreat. You can watch sunsets from the balcony while you barbecue and enjoy a glass of wine or pint of cold beer. Location […]
