San Luis Obispo, California
December 14-24, 2025
A few days in SLO before heading to LA for the holidays with family… my main highlight was heading to Morro Bay State Park and observing with awe sea otters and their pups ( one, two, three, and a video of a sleeping pup)
Land Acknowledgement: The land on which San Luis Obispo sits carries the heritage and culture of the Indigenous Peoples of San Luis Obispo County, which includes the Salinan Tribe and the Yak titʸu titʸu Yak tiłhini Northern Chumash tribe.
Trail Log:
Montaña De Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro Bluff Trail — 3.9 miles ; out & back
Point Buchon to Disney Point — 3.5 miles ; out & back
Ventana Wilderness
Espinosa Campground via Vicente Flats Trail — 6.9 miles ; out & back
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
Oso Flaco Lake Trail — 2.1 miles ; out & back
Bishop Peak Natural Area
Bishop Peak Trail from Patricia Drive — 3.8 miles ; out & back
Avila Beach
Bob Jones City to the Sea Bike Trail — 5 miles ; out & back
Along the Way …
