town.new cuyama

What's the difference between New Cuyama and Old Cuyama? About 5 miles!

Since Old Cuyama is basically a flood basin for the Cuyama River, a long time ago they moved the majority of 'town' westward. Cuyama Deli has been renovated and is open late, plus a new taco shop is open on the east side of town (Old Cuyama). Looks like the old Buckhorn motel might under re-construction (as of summer 2013). This country area is a prime biker route and awesome drive west from here. The location is the middle of nowhere. New Cuyama is an agriculture mecca, with some cattle grazing and oil drilling nearby. The entire Cuyama River Valley (along Hwy 166) borders Los Padres National Forest. General store and gasoline, that's about it. Oh yeah, and wildflowers!

Los Padres National Forest Map: South

Dick Smith Wilderness Map

Los Padres National Forest

elevation: 2150'

population: 1,351

zip code: 93254

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terrain:
Coastal mountain foothills

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location:
Santa Barbara County
E of Pismo Beach
on Hwy 166

recreation:

backpacking

camping

mountain biking

hiking

off-roading

wildflowers

volcanic rocks

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Los Padres National Forest

Ballinger Canyon OHV

Quatal Canyon

Cuyama River

Sierra Madre Mountains

San Rafael Wilderness

Bates Canyon

Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge

Carrizo Plain National Monument

Dick Smith Wilderness

Rock Front Ranch OHV Area

new cuyama campgrounds

McGill Campground - Mt. Pinos
Pismo Beach Camping
Quatal Canyon Camping
Nettle Springs Campground
Mount Abel - Cerro Noroeste
Aliso Park Campground
Bates Canyon Campground
Rock Front Ranch 4x4 Camping
Ballinger Canyon OHV Camping
Brookshire Campground
Miranda Pine Campground
Horseshoe Springs Campground
Reyes Creek Campground Lockwood Valley

description:
Agricultural community with a general store, post office, restaurant, burger shack & a boarded-up motel. This small community is located on Hwy 166, W of Hwy 33. A perfect stop over point for travelers heading to coastal destinations. The restaurant is decent cooking & service is pleasant. Located in between the Los Padres National Forest & the San Luis Obispo coastline, it is a nice place to relax on your drive west. A favorite motorcyclist route too. CHP is usually out with radar, so watch your speeds.

nearby towns:
Ventucopa
Pine Mountain
Taft
Santa Maria
Maricopa
Nipomo

local links:

Cuyama Wildflowers
Farms of Cuyama
Bolthouse Juices
Los Padres Forest Watch
Grimmway Farms
Cuyama Orchards
Santa Barbara Cheese Company

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