Santa Margarita Lake is a lake several miles southeast of the town of Santa Margarita in San Luis Obispo County, California. Santa Margarita Lake has plenty of wildlife and open space which makes for the perfect place to fish, hike, picnic or camp. The area is accessible to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.

Soda Lake is a shallow, ephemeral, alkaline endorheic lake in the Carrizo Plain in southeastern San Luis Obispo County, California. The Soda Lake Watershed lies in the eastern portion of San Luis Obispo's North County region and includes the northern portion of the Carrizo National Monument.

San Luis Obispo County, often referred to as SLO County, is located on the Central Coast of California. It's known for its stunning coastline, beautiful beaches, and rolling hills. As of the 2020 census, the population was 282,424. The county seat is the city of San Luis Obispo, which is home to California Polytechnic State University.