Beach sand dunes on the Central California coastline, located in between Point Sal and Pismo Beach. Three different wildlife preserves (and one oil refinery) make up this sandy beach strand W of Guadalupe, CA

From the north

• Oceano Dunes SVRA - also known as Pismo Dunes this is where all the yahoos can get their thrills riding quads and driving on the beach dunes. One of the few spots in ca, where you can drive your vehicle on the beach, right at the tideline.
• OSO FLACO LAKE – estuary with boardwalk on the California Central Coast, surrounded by sand dunes and farm lands. Birdwatch right from the middle of the lagoon. Bring a picnic too!
• Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge – the refuge is situated between Oso Flaco Lake & Ranch Guadalupe Dunes. The main office is located along Highway 1, at 1045 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA
• Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park – just north of Point Sal is this public access beach. Well known for miles of pristine sand dunes. This is a place to truly enjoy nature and solitude. Near to Pismo Dunes, Rancho Guadalupe is a county park in the Santa Barbara County Parks system. This protected wildlife area is north of Lompoc & south of Pismo Beach CA.  The refuge was established to protect breeding habitat for the endangered species.

All this located west of Santa Maria & Nipomo CA. The Santa Maria River meet the Pacific ocean here at this estuary and sand dune area. From Coast Hwy 101, exit Main Street in Santa Maria; follow Hwy 166 west, past the small town of Guadalupe, CA & past the farmlands – straight to the coast.

6999 W Main St
Guadalupe, CA 93434
805-343-2354

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Horses & dogs are not allowed in the preserve. Off-road vehicle play area is to the north of Oso Flaco Lake. The fence line is visible from the beach hike and engine noises can be heard from Oso Flaco. Enter the Ocean Dunes SVRA (State Vehicular Recreation Area), further up Hwy 1 at Oceano CA

more info
dunescenter.org
Some photos

Central Coast RV Parks / RV Camping Central Coast

Avila Valley Hot Springs Spa & RV Park
Avila Beach, CA
805 595-2359

Betabel RV Park
9664 Betabel Rd
San Juan Bautista, CA
800-278-7275
831 623-2202

Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground
180 Avenue of the Flags
Buellton, CA
877 783-5247
805 688-3716

Highway Trailer & RV Park
1022 N. Broadway
Santa Maria CA
805 925-9230

Holiday RV Park
100 S. Dolliver
Pismo Beach CA
805 773-1121

Jalama Beach Park
Lompoc CA
805 736-3504

Le Sage Riviera RV Park
319 N Highway 1
Grover Beach, CA
805 489-5506

Morro Strand RV Park
800 799-6030
805 772-8232

Pacific Dunes RV Resort
1205 Silver Spur Place
Oceano, CA 93445
877-864-2728
50 amp, back-in, water, electric & sewer hookups

Pines Campground
2210 Preisker Lane
Santa Maria CA
805 928-9534

Pismo Coast Village
165 S. Dolliver
Pismo Beach CA
805 773-1811

Pismo Dunes Travel Park
200 S. Dolliver
Pismo Beach CA
805 773-4807

Pismo Sands RV Camp
2220 Hwy 1
Oceano CA
805 481-3225

San Francisco RV Resort
700 Palmetto Ave
Pacifica, CA
877-864-2728
182 sites

Santa Cruz Ranch RV Park
917 Disc Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
877-864-2728
Full hook up, pull-thru sites

Santa Maria RV Park
1335 N. Broadway
805 922-4489

Silver Spur RV Park & Stables
RV Park & horseback riding
1207 Silver Spur Place
Oceano CA
888 908-7787
805 489-7787

When you wanna explore a new area, California has plenty of public land to offer. Off Road Maps can get you away from the crowds & the main staging areas. Maps can show you prime areas to ride & camp that you may not have ever imagined. Whether you seek secluded stream side camp sites, with some fishing or a dusty, long, desert trail that spans the entire Mojave desert, you can find these secret spots with maps.

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4×4 Panamint Valley has numerous canyons & ridges to conquer

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  Los Padres National Forest, Frazier Park Trails, Ballinger Canyon

These are awesome California locations that have off-road trails surrounding them:

• PANAMINT SPRINGS
• KERNVILLE, CA
• BORREGO SPRINGS
• BIG BEAR, CA
• TOMS PLACE, CA
• LAKE TAHOE, CA
• BISHOP, CA
• HOLLISTER, CA
• VENTUCOPA, CA
• LAKE SHASTA, CA
• RANDSBURG, CA
• SHAVER LAKE, CA
• Death Valley National Park