The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is a story of connecting people and plants. It focuses on the role plants play in our lives and how they advance human endeavors and cultures by providing food, shelter, clothing, and medicine.
Montana de Oro State Park has 8,000 acres of cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. The park has many hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, as well as a campground.
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve preserves centuries-old coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia) growing atop relict sand dunes. The 85acre park was established in 1972.
There is a small sandy beach below Memory Park along Seacliff Drive in the Shell Beach area of Pismo Beach, but the cliffs at the park are too steep to allow access.
Margo Dodd Park includes a breathtaking ocean view, covered gazebo (ideal for weddings), a grassy recreation area, bicycle parking and on-street parking.
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) offers visitors recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, surf fishing, camping and hiking.
