Overview
Los Osos is an unincorporated community located in San Luis Obispo County. The community is combined with Baywood Park.
Los Osos means "The Bears" in Spanish. Despite the name, no bears have been seen in this area for over 100 years so there is no need to worry about encountering one in the countryside.
2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Los Osos
Montaña de Oro State Park
This 8,000 acre park has miles of hiking trails, ocean fishing, a beautiful cove, and 50 primitive camping sites (i.e. vault toilets and water from tanks). Located about 6 mi (9 km) southwest of Morro Bay. Campground tem…
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
This 90 acre (0.5 km2) preserve protects a grove of 800-year-old coast live oaks. A 1.5 mi (2.4 km) trail leads through the preserve. Poison oak is found in abundance so leaving the trail is not recommended. There are no…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jan–Dec. Summer highs reach about 72°F; winter lows dip to about 46°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Morro Bay)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SBP San Luis County Regional Airport, San Luis Obispo — 12 mi away. Directions
- SMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field, Santa Maria — 36 mi away. Directions
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 119 mi away (major hub). Directions
There are only two roads in or out of Los Osos, South Bay Boulevard and Los Osos Valley Road.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Montaña de Oro State Park
- Lunch Kuma
- Afternoon Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
- Dinner Nardonne’s La Famiglia Pizzeria
- Evening Merrimaker Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
There are only two roads in or out of Los Osos, South Bay Boulevard and Los Osos Valley Road.
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Transit Authority's Route 12 provides service from San Luis Obispo.
Do
Do Los Osos Oaks State Reserve
This 90 acre (0.5 km2) preserve protects a grove of 800-year-old coast live oaks. A 1.5 mi (2.4 km) trail leads through the preserve. Poison oak is found in abundance so leaving the trail is not recommended. There are no picnic or restroom facilities in the Preserve.
Buy
Eat
- Los Osos Mexican Market
Drink
Sleep
Go next
- Morro Bay - Located five miles north of Los Osos, this coastal town is best known for the massive 581-foot (177 m) volcanic rock that dominates its harbor, but is also a great spot to see marine mammals and is home to one of California's oldest fine art and craft shows.
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