Oceano Dunes
Oceano, CA
Wide beach and dunes south of Pismo Beach, one of the few California beaches where you can drive on the sand. Access is at Pier Avenue; check tide and closure notices before driving and avoid soft sand in a motorhome.
- Nearest town
- Oceano, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 35.0900, -120.6280
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Pacific Dunes Ranch RV ResortMotorhome stopover1 mi from Oceano DunesMotorhomes
- Avila Koa CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Oceano DunesElectricityShowersToilets
- Port San Luis RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover9 mi from Oceano DunesMotorhomesElectricity
- Flying Flags Avila BeachCampsite9 mi from Oceano DunesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- El Chorro Regional Park CampgroundMotorhome stopover18 mi from Oceano DunesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Morro Bay State ParkCampsite21 mi from Oceano DunesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Oceano Dunes?
Oceano Dunes is in Oceano, CA, at GPS 35.0900, -120.6280. It is about 13 mi from San Luis Obispo.
Can you camp near Oceano Dunes?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 76 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Oceano Dunes?
Oceano Dunes is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Santa Ynez Valley: missions, wine and dunes.
What is there to see near Oceano Dunes?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove (3 mi), Madonna Inn (13 mi), La Purísima Mission State Historic Park (31 mi) and Mission Santa Inés (44 mi).
When is the best time to visit Oceano Dunes?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)