Location: Los Osos
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The 6 Best Free Things to do in Los Osos, California (CA)
Los Osos is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located along the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. The community is part of the 93402 and 93412 ZIP codes and area code 805. The population was 14,276 at the 2010 census.
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1. Montana de Oro State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 556 reviews
A great network of biking trails make this state park a perfect destination for expert and beginner bikers alike.
Reviewed By theadventurebuddies - Manhattan Beach, United States
The Adventure Buddies went hiking at Montana de Oro and it was so incredibly beautiful. The cliffs with caves, tide pools, beaches, wildlife.. what a wonderful surprise it was for us to be able to capture incredible photos of the landscape and central coast cliffs. There were tons of sea otters in the waves playing. Nice to walk, explore, and stop at a beautiful picnic bench with spectacular breathtaking views. We highly recommend!
2. Bluff Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Scenic hiking trail in the Montana De Oro State Park.
Reviewed By carolinenF3524LM
Gorgeous views- hills behind, cliffs ahead, and a short level path down to the beach. Incredible tide pools with lots of creatures to be found. Huge kelp and lots of sandstone with urchin pits in it. Lots of fun for kids too. Careful on the rocks!
3. Point Buchon Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerPaul18
Closed for covid. We love this place because there are not as many people as the Montana de Oro bluffs. We've seen otters, whales, falcon, kestrel, numerous sea birds. It can be windy. It can be cold, It can be hot. Always beautiful.
4. Elfin Forest Preserve
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By N8delaney - Los Osos, United States
This is a very well executed preserve with pamphlets, informative stops, and a well maintained boardwalk. In addition to the boardwalk there are several other sand paths that you can explore and get a closer experience to the Elfin Oaks. You can enter or exit on many different streets which is nice, so you can mix up your walks if you frequent here. The Audubon society and others do nature walks here to help you learn more about the local flora and fauna as well.
5. Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
6. Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By chuttipen
Magical. The elfin preserve is better known, but Los Osos oaks is the greatest. Doesn’t look like much from the road. Once you get inside, you’ll find ancient twisted oaks covered with dripping moss. Not a huge park, so just wander and get lost on the winding paths. Popular with families and mostly flat so any easy walk. No services, but great fir a picnic. I’ve told many children I’ve run into there that I just saw a fairy around the corner, and I just might have! Amazing place to let your imagination run wild.
