Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve

Category: State park

Address: 105 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433, USA

Reviews

GORDON

Sep 18, 2022

Entrance closed for road work at Grand Ave entrance.

Mark Scaccianoce

Sep 12, 2022

The Oceano Dunes are some of the largest dunes around. The access is easy and rentals of all types are available or bring your own off road. The beaches are clean and wide, with lots of wild life including dolphin and whales passing by. There are horse back trails and hiking dunes as well. A great adventure awaits.

Liza Bragg

Aug 24, 2022

What a beautiful stretch of coastline! Quiet and calm, even with other people.

Isis Naomi Ramirez

Aug 14, 2022

A lot of parking available. Beautiful views.

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Questions & Answers

Is there hookups?

Jana Rush | Sep 25, 2019
Donald Martin | Sep 25, 2019

Not in dunes

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Awesome place for your kid feeling sand huge

long DepLao | Sep 24, 2020
Ann Margaret | Sep 24, 2020

But you can't bring your family dog, and if your going as a family don't forget your most loyal family member your family dog. If they catch you with a dog there is a heavy fine.

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Wondering if a 2 wheel drive truck is safe to drive on the sand w/o getting stuck?

Tomislavzgb | Sep 25, 2019
Lisa Richards | Sep 25, 2019

It all depends on the condition of the sand. Stay only where it's obviously packed hard. Sometimes what looks perfectly ok is soft. We've seen tons of people get stuck where it looks safe to drive on. Remember you are taking your chances with a 2wd. Be ready to try and get someone to help you or call a tow which is super expensive like more than $100. There are regular people who drive the beach with tow out capabilities but may not do it for free. Take some cash with you just in case. You should always offer to pay.

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Whats the waiting time to book?

Lizeth Gonzalez | May 27, 2022
Local squirrel guide | May 27, 2022

You can do it online or you can go to the gate and they will help you

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Are there close by hotels

Francine Alvarez | Sep 24, 2021
J.L Guzman19 | Sep 24, 2021

Yes

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Can you camp now?

Gerardo Cenobio | Sep 24, 2021
John Haberkern | May 27, 2022

Sure can

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What time does the emterance gate close??

mario flores | Sep 24, 2021
Albert Hawken | Sep 24, 2021

I believe the gate at pier ave never closes due to campers on the beach. I did notice Grand ave gate closed the other morning and it was before 7 am. I hope this helps

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Can you have a camp fire 🔥

Gone Fishing | Sep 24, 2021
Albert Hawken | Sep 24, 2021

I don't believe you can have fires in the preserve. You can on the beach but not in the fore dunes but anywhere in the SVRA. You might want to ask a ranger or an interpreter on the subject.

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ARE THE DUNES OPEN TO RIDE ON WITH A DIRT BIKE AT THIS MOMENT?

Calvin Cline | Sep 24, 2021
Dan Kemmerly II | Sep 24, 2021

Dunes are open for everything but camping

Can you camp on this beach overnight?

Lilly Portales | Sep 24, 2021
La T | Sep 24, 2021

I did see alot of fire pits people must have made during the evening so I'll agree with Tommy and say yes it appears that you can

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Is this a good beach to throw the towel down and do some sunbathing?

Anthony Alessi | Sep 24, 2021
La T | Sep 24, 2021

If your dressed as a normal guy on a beach with alot of family's and children

ARE THE DUNES OPEN FOR ATVS AT THE MOMENT?

Mercy West Staff | Sep 24, 2020
jack rogers | Sep 24, 2020

No. But they will be soon.

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Is the pismo beach dunes open for cars too?

Rodolfo Castelan | Sep 24, 2020
Danny Dickerson | Sep 24, 2020

Not at this time, maybe in September, because of the snowy colover birds.

Are they letting you camp

Jimmy\april rodriguez | Sep 24, 2020
N R | Sep 24, 2020

They're not letting you go in the beach with vehicles so i would assume they are not letting u camp

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Can you do fireworks ?

Ernest Gallego | Sep 24, 2020
Mercedes Juarez | Sep 24, 2020

No

Can you do bonfires at pismo beach... not in the dunes area but by the entrance??

Donnie Iriarte | Sep 24, 2020
Magdalena Flores | Sep 24, 2020

Yes we had one last week...

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Can you still drive sandrails and all OHV im the dunes?

Roman | Sep 24, 2020
Tim Ward | Sep 24, 2020

I seen lots of cars and trucks I didn't see any railes or quads

Does it cost to go there & walk on the beach

Tina Palmer | Sep 24, 2020
Ski Mirek | Sep 24, 2020

Free. Walk jn. Beach

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Does anyone know if it's open because they told me it's closed

jose ruiz | Sep 25, 2019
Juneve Kimble | Sep 25, 2019

Esta abierto. Public beach. Reservations are needed for the campgrounds. I believe auto access may be closed late at night. There's a security booth at the entrance.

Can I just show up and camp without a reservation?

Chris Avalos | Sep 25, 2019
Roxy Moxy | Sep 25, 2019

I believe so. I didn't see anything there to indicate that you would need a reservation. Have fun!!😁

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Is there free camping

Alyssa Robertson | Sep 25, 2019
Melanie Melendez | Sep 25, 2019

It's SUPER cheap but not free. Just like entering any other state park.

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