Oceano
is a small coastal community located on spectacular Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County. With an ideal, Mediterranean type climate year-round, Oceano enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year! The terrain is made up of gently rolling hills and sand dunes, lush foliage and vineyards. There are lots of things to do in the area, but the biggest attraction is the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Here the dunes are recognized as being the most extensive coastal sand dunes in the state. This 1,500-acre area not only allows people and horses on the beach, but also four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and dune buggies! In Oceano, driving on the beach has become a sporting event! The beaches and nearby state parks and lakes in the area offer an abundance of outdoor recreation. For a real treat, take the breathtaking scenic drive up Coast Highway 1 to San Simeon and the famous Hearst Castle. Take your time along the way stop to stop and explore some of the coastal towns' many antique and specialty shops. Oceano has lots of character with small businesses, hotels and bed and breakfasts, restaurants; even a fun rock & roll diner made out of an old railroad car and decorated in a 1950s theme! So, if you're yearning for a vacation at the beach, but want something a little different, Oceano will sure to delight you!
Surrounding areas: Grover Beach, California (1.3 mi), Pismo Beach, California (3.8 mi), Nipomo, California (8.5 mi), Avila Beach, California (8.6 mi), Arroyo Grande, California (12.0 mi), San Luis Obispo, California (12.2 mi), Los Osos, California (19.4 mi)
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Oceano Vacation Rentals
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Oceano Weather & Climate
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A Mild, Mediterranean climate describes the central coast of California that lies between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The area near San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year and very pleasant temperatures year round.
The terrain is made up of sandy beaches, gently rolling hills and sand dunes, lush foliage and vineyards. Cool ocean breezes keep temperatures from becoming too hot in the summertime. Low clouds and patchy fog are common on summer days, but it almost always burns off by midday. Conditions are very dry, and the occasional summer thunderstorm produces so little precipitation that range and forest fires often result from lightening strikes. In winter, the semi-permanent Pacific Ocean high retreats bringing rain into the area from November through March. These storms are widespread and at times heavy.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
64°F |
42°F |
3.59 in. |
55°F |
| February |
65°F |
44°F |
3.87 in. |
56°F |
| March |
66°F |
44°F |
3.46 in. |
55°F |
| April |
69°F |
45°F |
1.13 in. |
54°F |
| May |
69°F |
47°F |
0.41 in. |
55°F |
| June |
71°F |
50°F |
0.07 in. |
56°F |
| July |
71°F |
52°F |
0.03 in. |
58°F |
| August |
72°F |
53°F |
0.02 in. |
60°F |
| September |
73°F |
53°F |
0.32 in. |
60°F |
| October |
72°F |
50°F |
0.62 in. |
59°F |
| November |
68°F |
45°F |
1.70 in. |
57°F |
| December |
65°F |
42°F |
2.57 in. |
55°F |
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Oceano Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the San Luis County Regional airport (SBP) located about 9 miles north of Oceano in San Luis Obispo, California, the Santa Maria Pub Cpt G Allan Hancock airport (SMX) located approximately 16 miles southeast of Oceano in Santa Maria, California, the Paso Robles Municipal airport (PRB) located roughly 39 miles north of Oceano in Paso Robles, California, the Santa Barbara Municipal airport (SBA) located around 64 miles southeast of Oceano in Santa Barbara, California, and finally the New Coalinga Municipal airport (C80) located about 75 miles north of Oceano in Coalinga, California.
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Oceano Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Pismo State Beach Golf Course | Grover Beach | CA | 2.0 mi. | | | Blacklake Golf Course | Nipomo | CA | 8.5 mi. | | | Dairy Creek Golf Course | San Luis Obispo | CA | 12.2 mi. | | | Laguna Lake Golf Course | San Luis Obispo | CA | 12.2 mi. | | | Morro Bay Golf Course | Morro Bay | CA | 23.5 mi. | | | Chalk Mountain Golf Course | Atascadero | CA | 25.5 mi. | | | Eagle Creek Golf Course | Atascadero | CA | 26.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Point Sal Beach State Park | | CA | 14.1 mi. | | | Montana de Oro State Park | | CA | 17.8 mi. | | | Morro Bay State Park | | CA | 21.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument | San Simeon | CA | 49.7 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Charles Paddock Zoo | Atascadero | CA | 27.0 mi. | | | Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens | Santa Barbara | CA | 70.2 mi. | |
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