Santa Barbara Airport 1 hr 17
Dunes Center (12 min)
Archaeological excavation and history Lopez Lake (28 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Monarch Butterfly Grove (19 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (17 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve (24 min)
This tranquil park with miles of sand dunes & beach access offers fishing, hiking & picnicking. Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve (18 min)
A wide expanse of tall, undisturbed dunes leading down to the ocean attract hikers to this preserve. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center (12 min)
Visitors can fish & observe wildlife in this refuge, habitat to several endangered flora & fauna. Pismo State Beach (17 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Swinging Bridge (15 min)
Landmark, circa-1875 swinging bridge suspended 40 feet over Arroyo Grande Creek. Dinosaur Caves Park (20 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Margo Dodd Park (21 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (48 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum (19 min)
Museum for kids combining play & education, with a bubble machine, pirate ship & tar-pit exhibits. Pismo Preserve (20 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Oceano Dunes SVRA (17 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. | 
