Website:http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207 (Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA))https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=595 (Pismo State Beach)http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1170 (State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRA))
Description: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.
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 Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 35.1065206, y coordinate: -120.6268771
Contacts: Holiday, Jennifer *District Planning Analyst, AGPA, Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo State Beach805.773.7175 Phone 1805.779.0593 Mobile[email protected]https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31361
Jacobs III, Roger *District Planning Chief, SPRS, Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo State Beach805.904.4018 Phone 1[email protected]
Pearce, Kevin *Chief Ranger, Oceano Dunes SVRA / Pismo State Beach805.773.7177 Phone 1805.773.7170 Phone 2805.574.4100 Mobile805.773.7176 Fax[email protected]https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24248
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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