Montaña de Oro State Park
About
Montaña de Oro State Park is a public beach in California, about 4 miles from the town of Los Osos. It's a simple stop with restrooms and accessible access, and a fee is charged. Dogs are not allowed. Late summer into fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Morro Bay show highs around 70 to 72°F from August through October, with almost no wet days. Several trails start right at the park. Oats Peak Trail and Valencia Peak are each about 0.1 mile away, and Hazard Peak Trail is about 0.2 mile off. For an overnight stay, Morro Bay State Park Campground is roughly 6.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Montaña de Oro State Park
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 65–72°F and lows of 46–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA weather station, 6.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high46° low
- Feb65° high48° low
- Mar66° high49° low
- Apr67° high49° low
- May67° high52° low
- Jun66° high54° low
- Jul67° high56° low
- Aug70° high57° low
- Sep72° high56° low
- Oct72° high54° low
- Nov69° high50° low
- Dec65° high46° low
Where it is
- San Luis Obispo Unit · Public land
- Nearest town
- Los Osos, California · 4.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Oats Peak TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Valencia PeakHiking0.1 mi
- Hazard Peak TrailMountain biking0.2 mi
- Rattlesnake Flats TrailHiking0.2 mi
- El DoradoRock climbing6.1 mi
- Park Ridge RockRock climbing6.1 mi
- Rock LandRock climbing6.3 mi
- Morro Bay State Park CampgroundCamping6.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
