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Montana De Oro State Park

Montana De Oro State Park(Sandspit Beach)

United States, California, Baywood Los Osos 

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Montana De Oro State Park

United States, California, Baywood Los Osos 

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Located in the city of San Luis Obispo, Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach is a two-mile-long, two-mile-wide, and the northernmost beach of Montana de Oro State Park.  Spread across 8,000 acres, Montana de Oro State Park features a seven-mile shoreline, beaches, dunes, canyons, and hills, one of which is the 1,347-feet-long Valencia Peak.  Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach is situated south of the city of Morro Bay and north of a protected habitat known as Morro Dunes Natural Preserve – an awesome RV camping spot.  Although Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach does not have lifeguards, it offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, trails, and dunes. 

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within an eight-minute drive of Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach.  The breakfast restaurantCelias Garden Cafe Incoffers ribs, burritos, cakes, waffles, bacon, and salmon - and has a dog-friendly patio setting.  If you like Thai food, Noi’s 2nd Street Cafe serves rice, salad, noodles, soup, curries, beverages, and desserts.  The hamburger restaurant Sylvester’s Burgers has a nice menu that includes hamburgers, French fries, burritos, craft beers, and wine.  Another great restaurant near Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach isHazards that features pizza, pasta, garlic bread, mozzarella sticks, and lasagna.

If you are looking for a hotel near Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach, you can drive 35 minutes to the upscale 4-Star hotel The Casitas of Arroyo Grande, a Spanish-styled hotel that is spread across 7 acres and has a nice pool and courtyard with fountains.  There are other 3- and 4-Star hotels within a 20-minute drive of Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach.  Garden Street Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Property is an affordable 4-Star pet-friendly hotel offering beautiful French-décor inspired rooms and suites with Jacuzzis.  The upscale 3-Star hotel Estero Inn features oceanfront rooms and suites - and hiking, fishing, canoeing, and boating tours.  If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach, Sea Pines Golf Resort is a nice 3-Star pet-friendly hotel with a lounge, spa, restaurant, and 9-hole golf course.

If you are looking for additional amenities, you can drive six minutes south to a free campground named Islay Creek Campground that has tents, RV sites, and picnic tables.  Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach is great for surfing and is the only surfing beach in Montana de Oro State Park. 

In addition to surfing, there are many fun activities at Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach, including fishing, hiking, beachcombing, and beach walking. 

Getting to Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach is very easy – after you get off of Pecho Valley Road, turn right and drive down to the end of Sandspit Road where you will find a free parking lot. After parking, you will need to walk a few yards northwest on a wide trail to reach the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach, you can drive 30 minutes to Central Coast Aquarium – it is a small non-profit aquarium that provides hands-on marine life educational programs and interactive experiences.  Monarch Butterfly Grove is a nature preserve center and home to thousands of monarch butterflies that visitors can see starting from late October to February.  If you like hot springs, Avila Hot Springs is a public swimming pool that was discovered in 1907 and offers a hot mineral soaking pool, a freshwater pool with slides, RVs, camping sites, and bike rentals.  Another incredible attraction near Montana de Oro State Park - Sandspit Beach is the Museum of Natural History, a local history museum that provides interactive ecology exhibitions.

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    Does Montana De Oro State Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Montana De Oro State Park have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Montana De Oro State Park a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Montana De Oro State Park good for swimming?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.

    Does Montana De Oro State Park have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Montana De Oro State Park a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Montana De Oro State Park?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Montana De Oro State Park?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Camping, Hiking.

    Does Montana De Oro State Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Montana De Oro State Park a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Montana De Oro State Park good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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