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CONTACT INFORMATION

Jennifer Holiday *
District Planning Analyst, AGPA, Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo State Beach
805.773.7175 phone 1
805.779.0593 mobile
[email protected]
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31361


Roger Jacobs III *
District Planning Chief, SPRS, Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo State Beach
805.904.4018 phone 1
[email protected]


Kevin Pearce *
Chief Ranger, Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo State Beach
805.773.7177 phone 1
805.773.7170 phone 2
805.574.4100 mobile
805.773.7176 fax
[email protected]
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24248


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)
Pismo State Beach
State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRA)

General Notes: updated 3.21.24 bd / 5.6.24 bd updated by: [JACOBS, ROGER] 6/2/2025 4:21:42 PM

Usage Restriction: Summer temperatures – Highs: 60’s and 70’s; Lows: 50’s; Dense morning fog. Winter temperatures – Highs: 50’s and 60’s; Lows: 40’s; high winds in Spring. The weather is often quite changeable, layered clothing is recommended.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 6/1/2025

Location Details

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) / Pismo State Beach (SB)

United States / Oceano, California
Location ID: #7682

This off road area is among the most popular and unique of California State Parks. The 5 ½ miles of beach open for vehicle use and the sand dunes available for off highway motor vehicle recreation are attractions for visitors from throughout the United States.

Oceano Dunes is the only California State Park where vehicles may be driven on the beach. Passenger cars can easily drive on the northern portion of the beach.

Four wheel drive vehicles are recommended for driving to the camping and off highway vehicle use areas in the park.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Camps / Campgrounds;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Coastal Dunes
 
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