Monarch butterflies hanging from a tree. Photo by Don Hoffman. Pismo State Beach - Oceano Campground. Here a migratory bird habitat surrounds a fresh-water lagoon. There are trails, an 82 site developed campground with hot showers, a 9 hole golf course and restaurant.
Reservations are available all years.
The Nature Center is a good place to learn more about the area, and the native garden identifies local plants. From the town of Pismo Beach, travel south 2 miles on Hwy. 1 to Pier Avenue, then go west 2 blocks. Los Osos Oaks State Reserve occupies 85 serene acres just seven tenths of a mile east of South Bay Blvd. Reservations are available for the 50 site primitive campground from Memorial Day to Labor Day.