Oceano

San Luis Obispo County

Oceano

Where endless dunes meet endless possibilities

Population: 7,500
67 local businesses
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About Oceano

Oceano is the Central Coast's best-kept secret, where golden sand dunes stretch for miles like a mini Sahara meets the Pacific. This quirky beach town pulses with the rumble of ATVs carving through the Oceano Dunes, while the wide, windswept beach beckons surfers, horseback riders, and anyone craving that raw, untamed coastal magic. Don't miss the legendary Oceano Depot or a sunset ride across dunes that have doubled as movie sets for decades—this is California adventure at its most exhilarating.

Upcoming Events & Nearby

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2026 CITEA State ConferencecommunitySan Luis Obispo
Jun 16

2026 CITEA State Conference

California Polytechnic State University, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA

Sir Woman w/ special guests Hot 45 & Uncle Roy and SpicemusicSanta Maria
Jun 16

Sir Woman w/ special guests Hot 45 & Uncle Roy and Spice

SLO Brew Rock

Kenny GmusicSanta Maria
Jun 17

Kenny G

Fremont Theater

Death AngelmusicSanta Maria
Jun 18

Death Angel

Fremont Theater

Shordie ShordiemusicSanta Maria
Jun 19

Shordie Shordie

Fremont Theater

Mariachi Sol De MexicomusicSanta Maria
Jun 20

Mariachi Sol De Mexico

Fremont Theater

Israel Vibrations & Roots Radics w/ special guest RastanmusicSanta Maria
Jun 24

Israel Vibrations & Roots Radics w/ special guest Rastan

SLO Brew Rock

Asleep at the WheelmusicSanta Maria
Jun 24

Asleep at the Wheel

Fremont Theater

Pride at The Rock ~ Hungry Boi | Sam Stearns | Dylan RileymusicSanta Maria
Jun 25

Pride at The Rock ~ Hungry Boi | Sam Stearns | Dylan Riley

SLO Brew Rock

BucketheadmusicSanta Maria
Jun 25

Buckethead

Fremont Theater

The Great North SpecialmusicSanta Maria
Jun 26

The Great North Special

SLO Brew Rock

Circus VargasartsSanta Maria
Jun 26

Circus Vargas

Madonna Meadows

Local Businesses

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Dana Elementary School

Dana Elementary School

Dana Elementary School, 920 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA 93433, United States of America

Chachos Mexican Foodrestaurant

Chachos Mexican Food

1911, Cienaga Street, Oceano, CA, 93445

ATV Safety Training Area

ATV Safety Training Area

ATV Safety Training Area, Sand Highway, San Luis Obispo County, CA 93445, United States of America

The X Belts

The X Belts

The X Belts, 923 East Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93445, United States of America

Dawna's Pet Parlorpet_grooming

Dawna's Pet Parlor

1941, Cienaga Street, Oceano, CA, 93445

United States Post Officepost_office

United States Post Office

1800, Beach Street, Oceano, CA, 93445

Nipomo Grande Orchidsgarden_centre

Nipomo Grande Orchids

405, Victory Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420

Moymell , off road vehicle recreation area

Moymell , off road vehicle recreation area

Moymell , off road vehicle recreation area, Sand Highway, San Luis Obispo County, CA 93445, United States of America

Third base

Third base

Third base, West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433, United States of America

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