I think we found the promised land…and it’s in Los Osos, CA.
Well, if it’s not the promised land then it’s certainly up there. The place is called Montana de Oro and it is Disneyland for the outdoor lover and beautiful scenery seeker!! There are numerous (as in a LOT) trails you can jump on and walk, run, or bike (even a handful that you can take your horse on) your heart out.
While many trails lead you toward the coast, some of the trails are on the east side of the road which take you up in elevation through wilderness to amazing viewpoints of the ocean, although we did not do one of these this time, we will absolutely go back.
Where To Go in Montana de Oro?
Our first stop was at a dune trail which took you out to the dunes south of Morro Bay, we didn’t hang out there because we were looking for tide pools. The second stop was breathtaking; beauty smacked us in our face and we lived to tell about it! This little beach spot had unique rock formations and really cool small rocks all over the beach. Words can’t really describe the scene!
The final stop a little further down the road was a hike called “Bluff Trail”, and I literally do not know how to describe it. The trail is a loop, you go in at one spot on the road and it drops you out at another part of the road 2.1 miles later, but it takes you by some of the most obscenely gorgeous California coast line we have seen.
The craziest part was that you could walk right up to the bluff edges before it dropped 7 or so stories…just a guess on height, could have been more. It was simply majestic up there; we actually ended up eating lunch right near one of the bluffs (and unlike some morons we took all of our trash with us when we left).
This really is a must see place here on the Central Coast…this trail was not very difficult and was used by walkers, runners, and people on mountain bikes.
Costs: gas driving there, bread and lunchmeat for sandwiches. There were no entrance fees or any other charges. Pretty good deal for an infinity of beautiful scenery!
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Just listening to the waves could put me to sleep you can record that alone. Nice video, looking forward to enjoying many more adventures with you this year. Yeah!
Nice! That’s one of my favorite places to walk but haven’t been out there for awhile. I want to go again now that I’ve heard those waves and been reminded of the heart-stopping drop to the water. VERY impressive place and great adventure. Thanks!
If you 2 are so into hiking when are you going to hike thru my vineyard. If it’s water you need I’ll turn on the sprinklers.
Thanks Bev…it’s such a good time, absolutely love it!! Lots of beauty out there in this world!!
Mama Karen…that place is amazing, some of the best coast line I’ve ever seen!! We should go out there together some time!!!
Haha, very nice Gary! And I’ll where a white t-shirt just for you!!
I love wet tee shirt contests, but don’t get your hopes up I’ve won the last 3.
That’s what I keep hearing from you Gary…once I see a photo I will give up!
Beautiful!
Without questions Denise!!, Cheers!!
We LOVE Montana de Oro! Mellie and I want to do an adventure or 2 with you guys..
Great idea to get out and focus on all the fantastic adventures we have right her in our beautiful back yard of the Central Coast!
Such a beautiful spot! Great photos!
Heck yes Gina…we can let you know of some we may go do and if you’re free that would be cool!! We live in this great area and it just bugs when people act like there’s nothing to do…lack of creativity in my opinion! Cheers!
Shawn, thank you man. Such an amazing spot!!!