Oceano Dunes SVRA
California · sand dunes, beach
3/10Easy-moderate · desk rating
What verifiers say
No verifier has attested to this trail’s status yet.
- Managed by
- California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
- Permit
- Day-use fee. Whip flags required; the riding area and vehicle limits are posted and change.
- Season
- Riding south of Arroyo Grande Creek has been closed by federal court order since April 14, 2026, with no reopening date. Only limited day-use remains north of the creek, capped by vehicle count.
- Range
- The one place in California you can drive on the beach into open dunes; the riding area has shrunk under recent rulings.
Land-use facts not yet checked with the agency. Confirm with the agency before you go.
Before you go
Access rules differ by district and change between seasons. Confirm with California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division before you travel.