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Drive to Lake Lopez from Arroyo Grande. Just before the lake entrance turn right and follow signs to French Boy Scout Camp. Continue past the camp on this narrow road to the end of the pavement, total 6 miles.
Biking
Arroyo Grande A beautiful natural area with picnic, softball and volley ball facilities so close to town. Hikers, Walkers and Nature Lovers. Exit 101 east on Grand Ave. which becomes Branch Ave. Follow signs to Lake Lopez. From San Luis Obispo take Orcutt Road south to Lake Lopez Road, turning left (east). Turn right into Biddle Park at the sign. Drive into the park and use any section of the parking area. The park allows easy walking on flat ground and an opportunity to explore the natural stream bed. Lake Lopez in Arroyo Grande to Pozo. Cyclists, runners and hikers. A back country road, crossing two mountain ridges and several creek beds, takes you through a chaparral and oak wilderness. Enter Lopez Park, pay the $4.00 fee and use the first parking lot. The first 6 miles are on a paved road. The remaining 11 is a good jeep road with a long moderate climb to Hi Mountain Summit at 2080 ft. and an easy descent to Pozo. Breakfast or lunch at the Pozo Saloon is good food in a great country atmosphere. Return using the same road. The view is really spectacular. This road is used by 4-wheel drivers and equestrians. Watch for traffic and horses. Lopez Canyon Steep Canyon walls with a year round creek and lush vegetation. Spring brings out Cardinal Monkey Flowers, Sticky Phacelia and a colorful array of other wildflowers. Drive to Lake Lopez from Arroyo Grande. Just before the lake entrance turn right and follow signs to French Boy Scout Camp. Continue past the camp on this narrow road to the end of the pavement, total 6 miles. Park your car in the "Y" at the intersection of Waters End and Lopez Canyon Road. Avoid blocking the road. The hike is on a 4-wheel drive dirt road with some ups and downs. You will ford the stream many times and pass several homesteads. Approximately two miles from your car is the The Little Falls Trailhead. A beautiful fern grotto and pool can be found by taking a short walk up the trail. Returning to and continuing on the road another two miles brings you to the Big Falls Trailhead. There is a bike rack here for cycles (Bikes are not allowed in the Wilderness Area.) Take the quarter mile walk to the lower falls. A marvelous place for lunch. This is a well used area but offers a refreshing dip with many large pools for wading. Retrace you steps, approximately 5 miles, and return to your car.
Andrew Molera State Park
In the spectacular Big Sur area,
this park is still relatively undeveloped and
offers visitors great hiking, fishing and
beachcombing. Miles of trails wind through
meadows, beaches and hilltops. A primitive
walk-in trail camp, popular with hikers and
bikers, is located approximately one third mile
from the parking area. Andrew
Molera SP Trail Camp There are 24 identified
sites. Camping is allowed only at these sites
with a maximum of four people per site.
Registration will continue to be on a
first-come, first-served basis.
The establishment of 24 sites with a limit of four people per site will allow for maximum availability of individual campsites, yet continue to meet the required carrying capacity. Due to these changes, however, group camping at Trail Camp is no longer feasible. Please contact the park for additional information.
Location - Directions
The park is 20 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1. Latitude/Longitude: 36.2833 / -121.8333
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised.
El Capitán State
Beach
Please Note: For the current status of this park, please call (805) 968-1033. As of December 5, 2005, El Capitan State Beach will no longer have an RV dump station. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. El Capitán State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tide pools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek. It’s a perfect setting for swimming, fishing, surfing, picnicking and camping. A stairway provides access from the bluffs to the beach area. A bike trail connects the park with Refugio State Beach, 2.5 miles away.
Location - Directions
The beach is located off Highway 101 seventeen miles west of Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara
Refugio State Beach
Please Note: For the current status of
this park, please call (805) 968-1033.
Refugio State Beach offers excellent
coastal fishing as well as trails and
picnic sites. Palm trees planted near
Refugio Creek give a distinctive look to
the beach and camping area. A bike
trail along the beach bluff connects the
beach with
El Capitán State Beach 2.5 miles
east.
Location/Directions Refugio SB is located 20 miles West of Santa Barbara on Highway 101 at Refugio Road. Address Refugio SB 10 Refugio Beach Road Goleta CA 93117
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