Information About The Central Coast
Nearby Beaches and Lakes
Beaches
Pismo Beach (805) 781-2777.
Pismo Beach is a charming coastal town with an active downtown that includes shops, restaurants, hotels and a beautiful 1200 foot pier. Known worldwide, it's a popular spot during the summer season for those who live inland to come and enjoy the cooler climate and offshore breezes. It's also a well-known surf spot. But don't forget a wetsuit because the water is approximately 50-60 degrees year round.
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Shell Beach (805) 781-2777
Shell Beach is one of the most scenic spots you'll ever find... A photographer's paradise indeed. Rugged cliffs, rocks jutting out of the water, crevis’s filled with sand crabs and a sandy beach nestled between rock formations make for an afternoon or day adventure. It's also a great spot for kayaking through caves along with the local sea life such as otters, sea lions and dolphins.
Avila Beach (805) 781-2777
Avila Beach is a small, newly renovated seaside town located just south of San Luis Obispo. There are three piers, a small fishing harbor, and a beautiful beach often packed with sunbathers, surfers and body boarders. The waterfront is lined with small restaurants and bars.
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and Grover Beach (805)-473-7220.
Two beach communities that are joined by a single stretch of beach that is literally the last beach in California you may drive on (for a fee, of course). These particular beach lovers enjoy all the best of beach life. Most popular thing to do on this five-mile stretch is riding the dunes in your favorite ATV, four wheel vehicle, motorcycle or dune buggy. Camping and bonfires on the beach also add to the family fun.
Oso Flaco Lake 1055 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe. Call (805) 343-2455
One of a dozen freshwater lakes in the dunes northwest of Guadalupe, Oso Flaco offers amazing diversity, including a marine beach, marshland, forest, grassland, chaparral and desert dunes. You will find a varied mix of wildlife including mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. There are 200 species of birds living in or migrating through the area, many of which are endangered or federally protected. Take Highway 1 and go west on Oso Flaco Road. Guided walks are offered by the Dunes Center. (No biking).
Lakes
Lake Cachuma Located off Highway 154, (805) 688-5055.
Manmade lake abounding with bass, catfish, trout, bluegill, and crappie. Fishing licenses can be purchased at the bait and tackle shop. Boat rental available. The park offers picnic and camping sites, snack bar, general store and service station. Swimming is not allowed, but visitors can swim in a pool during the summer.
6800 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande. (805) 788-2381.
Water-skiing, boating, windsurfing, camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, and the Mustang Water Slides.
