Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=597 (State Park Website)
Description:This Reserve features ancient sand dunes covered with centuries-old coast live oak trees. According to botanists, five major plant communities thrive within the reserve. They are coastal sage scrub, central coastal scrub, dune oak scrub, coast live oak forest, and riparian (streamside). The oak communities exist close to each other, but each has its own character. The oak scrub has dwarf oak trees growing on the ancient (relict) sand dune. Though they are coast live oak trees, they rarely grow more than six to eight feet tall. The larger coast live oaks are located where the soil is moister. These giants can grow to 25 feet in height. Their massive trunks and gnarled branches twist into all sorts of fantastic shapes
General Notes:updated: 7.14.25 bd
Usage Restriction:Location - Directions The reserve is located on Los Osos Valley Road in the Los Osos Valley, just outside the town of Los Osos, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Latitude/Longitude: 35.3049 / -120.8610 /
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 35.3029313, y coordinate: -120.8161538
Ownership: state
Contacts: Myers, Aja *Special Event Coordinator, San Luis Obispo Coast District - California State Parks805-927-2070 Phone 1805-712-4811 Mobile[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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