The 6 Best Free Things to do in Los Osos, California (CA)

April 11, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Los Osos is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located along the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. The community is part of the 93402 and 93412 ZIP codes and area code 805. The population was 14,276 at the 2010 census.
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1. Montana de Oro State Park

3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA 93402-4103 +1 805-528-0513 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=592
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5.0 based on 556 reviews

Montana de Oro State Park

A great network of biking trails make this state park a perfect destination for expert and beginner bikers alike.

Reviewed By theadventurebuddies - Manhattan Beach, United States

The Adventure Buddies went hiking at Montana de Oro and it was so incredibly beautiful. The cliffs with caves, tide pools, beaches, wildlife.. what a wonderful surprise it was for us to be able to capture incredible photos of the landscape and central coast cliffs. There were tons of sea otters in the waves playing. Nice to walk, explore, and stop at a beautiful picnic bench with spectacular breathtaking views. We highly recommend!

2. Bluff Trail

Montana de Oro State Park starts just past Ranger Station 5 miles south of Los Osos near the end of Pecho Valley Road, Los Osos, CA +1 805-772-7434 http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail/www.hikespeak.com/trails/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Bluff Trail

Scenic hiking trail in the Montana De Oro State Park.

Reviewed By carolinenF3524LM

Gorgeous views- hills behind, cliffs ahead, and a short level path down to the beach. Incredible tide pools with lots of creatures to be found. Huge kelp and lots of sandstone with urchin pits in it. Lots of fun for kids too. Careful on the rocks!

3. Point Buchon Trail

Pecho Valley Road South end of Montaña de Oro State Park, Los Osos, CA 93402 http://pge.modwest.com/pgereservations/trailschild.php
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Point Buchon Trail

Reviewed By TravelerPaul18

Closed for covid. We love this place because there are not as many people as the Montana de Oro bluffs. We've seen otters, whales, falcon, kestrel, numerous sea birds. It can be windy. It can be cold, It can be hot. Always beautiful.

4. Elfin Forest Preserve

1103 Santa Maria Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402 http://www.elfin-forest.org/
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Elfin Forest Preserve

Reviewed By N8delaney - Los Osos, United States

This is a very well executed preserve with pamphlets, informative stops, and a well maintained boardwalk. In addition to the boardwalk there are several other sand paths that you can explore and get a closer experience to the Elfin Oaks. You can enter or exit on many different streets which is nice, so you can mix up your walks if you frequent here. The Audubon society and others do nature walks here to help you learn more about the local flora and fauna as well.

5. Sweet Springs Nature Preserve

Ramona and 4th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402 http://www.morrocoastaudubon.org/p/sweet-springs-nature-preserve.html
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Sweet Springs Nature Preserve

6. Los Osos Oaks State Reserve

Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA +1 916-653-6995 [email protected] http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25120
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Los Osos Oaks State Reserve

Reviewed By chuttipen

Magical. The elfin preserve is better known, but Los Osos oaks is the greatest. Doesn’t look like much from the road. Once you get inside, you’ll find ancient twisted oaks covered with dripping moss. Not a huge park, so just wander and get lost on the winding paths. Popular with families and mostly flat so any easy walk. No services, but great fir a picnic. I’ve told many children I’ve run into there that I just saw a fairy around the corner, and I just might have! Amazing place to let your imagination run wild.

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