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

Patton Oswalt

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Patton Oswalt

Fremont Theater

Stephen Marley

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Stephen Marley

Fremont Theater

2026 CITEA State Conference

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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 Spice

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

SLO Brew Rock

Kenny G

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Kenny G

Fremont Theater

Death Angel

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Death Angel

Fremont Theater

Shordie Shordie

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Shordie Shordie

Fremont Theater

Mariachi Sol De Mexico

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Mariachi Sol De Mexico

Fremont Theater

Israel Vibrations & Roots Radics w/ special guest Rastan

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Israel Vibrations & Roots Radics w/ special guest Rastan

SLO Brew Rock

Asleep at the Wheel

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Asleep at the Wheel

Fremont Theater

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

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

SLO Brew Rock

Buckethead

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Buckethead

Fremont Theater

Local Businesses

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Dawna's Pet Parlor

Dawna's Pet Parlor

1941, Cienaga Street, Oceano, CA, 93445

7-Eleven

7-Eleven

701, South Elm Street, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420

Johnson’s Market & Gifts

Johnson’s Market & Gifts

1262, Pacific Boulevard, CA

Nipomo Grande Orchids

Nipomo Grande Orchids

405, Victory Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420

Okui’s Fruit Stand

Okui’s Fruit Stand

United States Post Office

United States Post Office

1800, Beach Street, Oceano, CA, 93445

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big 5 Sporting Goods, 829 Oak Park Boulevard, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States of America

Great American Melodrama Theatre

Great American Melodrama Theatre

1863, Front Street, Oceano, CA, 93445

Oceano Depot

Oceano Depot

1650, Front Street, CA

Community Resources in Oceano

Arts & culture

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville
Famous local theater and cultural landmark in Oceano.

Chamber of Commerce

South County Chamber of Commerce (Oceano)
Serving Oceano and the South SLO County region.

City/town government portal

Oceano Community Services District (CSD)
Local advisory and services body for the unincorporated community.

Farmers markets / recurring markets

Grover Beach Farmers Market (Oceano)
Weekly Sunday market in nearby Grover Beach.

Food/drink blogs or restaurant guides

Oceano Dining Guide
Official guide to local restaurants.

Library

Oceano Library
Part of the San Luis Obispo County Library system.

Local business directories or "shop local" sites

South County Chamber Directory
Official business member directory.

Local events calendars

Local newspapers & news sites

Oceano News (KSBY)
Local news and community updates from the regional broadcaster.

Local radio stations

KCLU
NPR affiliate serving the area.

Notable venues

Parks & recreation

Oceano Parks & Recreation
Local parks and programs.

School district

Lucia Mar Unified School District (Oceano Schools)
Official public school district portal serving Oceano.

Visitor/tourism bureau

Visit Oceano
Local tourism and visitor information.