Outdoors
Beaches near San Luis Obispo
23 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
23
Closest
7.4 mi
Pirates Cove
Within 10 miles
5
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 23 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 7.4miPirates Covesand
- 7.7miAvila State Beach
- 7.7miAvila Beachsand
- 8.3miOlde Port Beachsand
- 8.6miFisherman's Beachsand
- 10.9miBaywood Park Beach
- 10.9miPismo Beachsand
- 11.5miPismo State Beach
- 11.8miOceano Dunes
- 12miMorro Dunes Natural Preserve
- 12.7miSpooner's Covesand
- 13.2miPosmo State Beach
- 13.3miMorro Strand State Beachsand
- 13.3miMorro Rock Beachsand
- 14.1miAtascadero State Beach
- 18.2miCayucos State Beach
- 18.2miCayucos Beach
- 24.6miParadise Beach
- 25.8miPoint Sal State Beach
- 26.1miPoint Sal Beach
- 26.9miBrown's Beach
- 29miMinuteman Beach
- 32.8miMoonstone Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of San Luis Obispo; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to San Luis Obispo?
Pirates Cove, about 7.4 miles from the center of San Luis Obispo.
How many beaches are near San Luis Obispo?
23 named beaches are within 37 miles, 5 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.