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Tucked into the southern tip of Morro Bay; Los Osos, Baywood Park and Cuesta-by-the-Sea blend together
into a town most people call Los Osos, a family-oriented, bedroom community located 15 minutes from San
Luis Obispo. Los Osos is the slowest growing town in the county, with only a 3% increase in dwelling units
since 1990.
Los Osos was named by the Portola expedition in 1769 for the great grizzly bears that once roamed its
valleys, once so common that early settlers referred to them as a nuisance and built scarecrows to keep
them away.
Getting There: The town is a bit off the beaten track since it is not on either Highway 101 or the California
Highway 1. You can take either Los Osos Valley Road about 10 miles from San Luis Obispo or use the
South Bay Boulevard from Morro Bay, about 4 miles. Either way, the short ride is a treat in itself. Almost
without fail you will see red tailed hawks, egrets, a variety of ducks, or deer.
Visit the restaurants and shops in Baywood, and then head out to the sandy beaches and rocky cliffs of
Montana de Oro. Montana de Oro is one of California's largest state parks at 8,000 acres. Highlights include
Montana de Oro, "Mountain of Gold", as acres of California Poppies come into bloom on its bluffs.
Birdwatchers flock to Sweet Springs Preserve in wintertime for its awesome duck count at ebb tide and its
incredible views of Morro Bay and Morro Rock. This 25-acre wetland features two freshwater ponds, and a
saltwater marsh. Its eucalyptus trees also provide a winter haven for the Monarch butterfly.
Golf enthusiasts will appreciate Sea Pines Golf Resort, a beautifully situated 9-hole executive course.
into a town most people call Los Osos, a family-oriented, bedroom community located 15 minutes from San
Luis Obispo. Los Osos is the slowest growing town in the county, with only a 3% increase in dwelling units
since 1990.
Los Osos was named by the Portola expedition in 1769 for the great grizzly bears that once roamed its
valleys, once so common that early settlers referred to them as a nuisance and built scarecrows to keep
them away.
Getting There: The town is a bit off the beaten track since it is not on either Highway 101 or the California
Highway 1. You can take either Los Osos Valley Road about 10 miles from San Luis Obispo or use the
South Bay Boulevard from Morro Bay, about 4 miles. Either way, the short ride is a treat in itself. Almost
without fail you will see red tailed hawks, egrets, a variety of ducks, or deer.
Visit the restaurants and shops in Baywood, and then head out to the sandy beaches and rocky cliffs of
Montana de Oro. Montana de Oro is one of California's largest state parks at 8,000 acres. Highlights include
Montana de Oro, "Mountain of Gold", as acres of California Poppies come into bloom on its bluffs.
Birdwatchers flock to Sweet Springs Preserve in wintertime for its awesome duck count at ebb tide and its
incredible views of Morro Bay and Morro Rock. This 25-acre wetland features two freshwater ponds, and a
saltwater marsh. Its eucalyptus trees also provide a winter haven for the Monarch butterfly.
Golf enthusiasts will appreciate Sea Pines Golf Resort, a beautifully situated 9-hole executive course.
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Baywood Park- This area was originally a resubdivision of the Town of El Moro, a failed 1887
subdivision. The land was purchased and promoted by Walter Redfield in 1919. He used the names Redfield
Acres and Redfield Woods for his developments. Later the name Baywood Park was used, referring to the bay
and the California Bay Laurel trees in the area.
subdivision. The land was purchased and promoted by Walter Redfield in 1919. He used the names Redfield
Acres and Redfield Woods for his developments. Later the name Baywood Park was used, referring to the bay
and the California Bay Laurel trees in the area.
Day Hike: Cabrillo Peak
Length: 3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Directions: From Morro Bay, take Highway 1 south and exit at Los Osos/Baywood Park. Turn right and follow
South Bay Boulevard for .75 miles (past the main entrance to Morro Bay State Park) until reaching Quarry Trail
Fees: None
What to expect: Cabrillo Peak (elev. 911) is one the nine sisters or "morros" that lie in a loose chain between
Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. From the parking lot, you'll walk through coastal sage scrub (and spring
wildflowers) before ascending steeply to the peak's shoulder. No trail leads to the summit, but it's a fairly easy
scramble. Just bushwack straight up the gentle slope. Climbers also frequent the area.
Length: 3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Directions: From Morro Bay, take Highway 1 south and exit at Los Osos/Baywood Park. Turn right and follow
South Bay Boulevard for .75 miles (past the main entrance to Morro Bay State Park) until reaching Quarry Trail
Fees: None
What to expect: Cabrillo Peak (elev. 911) is one the nine sisters or "morros" that lie in a loose chain between
Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. From the parking lot, you'll walk through coastal sage scrub (and spring
wildflowers) before ascending steeply to the peak's shoulder. No trail leads to the summit, but it's a fairly easy
scramble. Just bushwack straight up the gentle slope. Climbers also frequent the area.
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Los Osos/Baywood Park
Chamber of Commerce
www.losososbaywoodpark.org
805-528-4884
Chamber of Commerce
www.losososbaywoodpark.org
805-528-4884
More about Los Osos-Baywood Park
Population (2003): 14,461
65+ (2002): 19.0%
Founded: 1842
Los Osos-Baywood Park formed a
Community Services District in 1998.
Population (2003): 14,461
65+ (2002): 19.0%
Founded: 1842
Los Osos-Baywood Park formed a
Community Services District in 1998.
Baywood Park — 2 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays on Santa Maria Street between Second and Third streets. (805) 239-6535. |