Located just off scenic Highway 1 in southern San Luis Obispo County, Oso Flaco Lake is an 800 acre day use area in the southern portion of the Oceano …
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Jan 23, 2025
Great walking trail across the lake and dunes. Lovely view at the end of the trail. The trail is easy. Made of wooden planks.Full review by Minootravel
May 21, 2023
Serene atmosphere... unique location, where the lake, the ocean, sand dunes and a boardwalk all meet!Full review by bobrusa
Mar 30, 2023
Awesome walk! It rained yesterday a lot and the trail is all planked or paved to the ocean. Great walk! Not sure how far the the ocean but I would say about 1 mile. Also on the way out they have …Full review by Sherpa20085393282
This is a conservation area administered by the state , not a "park". Day parking only (closes at sunset) is $5 per car, or you may park along the roadside (off pavement) just outside …
This is a conservation area administered by the state , not a "park". Day parking only (closes at sunset) is $5 per car, or you may park along the roadside (off pavement) just outside for free. There have been a few window smash break-ins occasionally so hide valuables or take with you. Take water along-- its a good hike to the ocean, Can be quite windy at the shore. No water available along hike. Porta-potties near the ocean end of the trail. The "lakes" are not "fresh-water", but rain and agricultural irrigation runoff from the fields nearby, so fish from lake are not edible. (CA fishing license is req'd).
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