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Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park

State park · Grover Beach, California

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Use cautionGood conditions todaycamping-nearbyPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance
Editor's Notes
Long known as the only place in California where you can drive on the beach, Oceano Dunes is a vast expanse of coastal sand dunes open to street-legal vehicles and off-highway riding, with quieter areas set aside for camping, walking, and birdwatching.

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy PSLC1, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
62°F
17°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy PSLC1 (7.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park

H: 74° L: 58°
Sunny
Sunny
74°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
54%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
8.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Mist
60°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Fog
58°
9 AM
Overcast
63°
12 PM
Sunny
74°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°
9 PM
Mist
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park?
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park is a state park in Grover Beach, California.
What is the water temperature at Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park in Grover Beach, California is 62°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy PSLC1, 7.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park rated?
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park in Grover Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1555 reviews.
What amenities does Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

105 W Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA 93433

Grover Beach, California 93433

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Highlights

Picnics

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Kid-friendly hikes