Montaña de Oro State Park

The 8,000-acre park extends across cliffs, beaches, dunes and hills, featuring the 1,347-foot Valencia Peak overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

In 1842, Governor Juan B. Alvarado granted the Rancho Canada de los Osos land to Victor Linares before California became part of the United States.

The Chumash and Salinan peoples inhabited this coastal region 500 years ago, maintaining a network of villages and trading routes throughout the area.

The park includes 50 camping sites, seven miles of undeveloped shoreline, multiple hiking trails, and designated areas for mountain biking and horseback riding.

The northern section contains mountain bike paths leading to panoramic views of Morro Bay, while the Bluff Trail crosses multiple coastal coves.

Location: San Luis Obispo County

Inception: 1965

Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=592

GPS coordinates: 35.26390,-120.86200

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36