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15 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
Town21 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States.
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Town26 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States.
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State park32 miles northwest · straight-line distance
State park in California, United States.
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34 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in Gaviota, California, United States.
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35 miles northwest · straight-line distance
State park.
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Town55 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (74 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States.
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Things to do65 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (80 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National Historic Landmark and California Historical Landmark located on the Central Coast of California, United States.
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Outdoors79 miles northwest · straight-line distance
Waterfall.
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Town82 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (105 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Ventura County, California, United States.
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Town88 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (113 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Ventura County, California, United States.
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National park site100 miles southeast · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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Things to do103 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (137 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Ronald Reagan in Simi Valley, California.
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National park site108 miles east · straight-line distance
U.S. National Monument in Keene, Kern County, California.
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National park site114 miles north · straight-line distance
National park in California, United States of America.
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Things to do127 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (161 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Campus of the Getty Museum and other programs of the Getty Trust in Los Angeles.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 81 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
11 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is located along the central Coast of California within the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex, an 18-mile-long coastal dunes landscape that occupies approximately 20,000 acres of…
Ranger programs
14 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Point Sal is a 77-acre promontory on the coast of northern Santa Barbara County near the north end of Vandenberg Air Force Base. It is a fragile area, with sandy soil and a unique blend of wildlife.
HikingWildlife viewing
19 miles east · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Nestled in large grove of oaks. Campground provides solitude for those seeking that type of experience.
Camping
24 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 10 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas.
CampingHunting
26 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Machesna Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 19,882 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
Wilderness
27 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by San Luis Obispo County Parks, the park is set in rolling oak woodlands and offers boating, a marina and camping. Swimming and other water contact sports are prohibited.
BoatingCampingFishingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
28 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This facility does not accept reservations. Recreation Appealing to ATVs, quad runners, dual sports and single track riders, visitors will find access to 45 miles of marked and rated trails geared toward the beginner to experienced rider,…
BikingCamping
29 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (72 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
La Panza Campground is full of opportunities to relax or explore the forest. Nearby is Machesna Mountain Wilderness where hiking, hunting and horseback riding are popular. Off-high vehicle (OHV) recreation is also plentiful in the area.
BikingCamping
29 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (43 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Experience life elevated when you enjoy vistas of wildflowers, star gazing, and summer campouts atop Figueroa Mountain.
BikingCamping
30 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Nestled on beautiful Figueroa Mountain, this charming campground sits alongside the serenely flowing Davy Brown Creek.
BikingCamping
30 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Navajo Flat Campground, off-highway vehicle (OHV) Trailhead and day use area is an ideal location for OHV enthusiasts to enjoy the many trails in the surrounding area.
BikingCampingHikingWildlife viewing
31 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Nira Campground is a beautiful site covered in oak trees and located along Manzana Creek.
BikingCamping
34 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The El Saucito Ranch house is the oldest standing house in the Carrizo Plain National Monument, dating back to circa 1878. This is the only ranch house in the monument to have been occupied from the pioneer period to modern day.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The sandstone formation at Painted Rock has long drawn the attention of Carrizo Plain National Monument visitors. About 3,000 - 4,000 years ago, Native Americans began to paint their sacred images with the alcove of the rock.
HikingWildlife viewing
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The center offers the visitor interpretive displays and exhibits explaining the uniqueness of the Carrizo Plain and adjoining Elkhorn Plain.
Nature educationPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
36 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (106 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. Thirteen campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and a wheelchair accessible vault toilet. Electricity and drinking water is not available.
CampingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewing
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
A walk along the boardwalk offers solitude and beauty among the different plants. Even in summertime, the area has a special beauty with numerous white dust devils spinning across the dusty alkaline playas.
HikingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
A normally dry lake bed, covers an area of about 3,000 acres. It is the largest remaining natural alkali wetland in southern California and the only closed basin within the coastal mountains.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewing
37 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Cachuma Reservoir, formed by Bradbury Dam , offers a prime recreational opportunity for the south central coast area of California.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Fs OwnedNature education
37 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cerro Alto Campground is a well-known hiking and mountain biking paradise. It is located a short distance from the sandy beaches of Morro Bay, where visitors enjoy surfing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and more.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimmingWater sports
41 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Land Management
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis--we do not take reservations. The campground has 12 campsites, 3 with elevated tent pads. There is an accessible vault toilet, along with picnic tables and fire rings.
CampingHikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewing
41 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Here you are standing on the San Andreas Fault. At this location it runs northwest to southeast a the base of the hills.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
45 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Fremont Campground is a family-friendly facility located just off California's western coast. It provides access to a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as well as some off-road vehicle trails, in a scenic area.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHorseback ridingSwimming
45 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (52 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Los Prietos Campground is situated in the Los Padres National Forest and provides access to a variety of outdoor adventures, including water-related recreation and hiking.
BikingCampingFishingSwimming
45 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (52 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Paradise Campground is a beautiful place to enjoy California's westernmost national forest. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, horseback riding and more.
CampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming
46 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
All vehicles including UTVs on the monument must be street-legal (DMV plated) and all vehicles must stay on roads. REMINDER: Please follow warning signs and respect private property when visiting your public lands.
BikingCampingHorseback ridingHuntingNature educationPhotographyWildlife viewing
46 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (53 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, Sage Hill Campground is a great group camping spot with easy access to the Santa Ynez River.
CampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingSwimming
46 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Van Matre family owned several farm properties throughout the plain. This property, known to them as "The Camp" was orginally homesteaded by Jerry Hagerty in 1930.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyWildlife viewing
47 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Traver Ranch was established in the 1940's when the family purchased approximately 800 acres and began building the large block house that still stands along the edge of Soda Lake Road.
HikingHorseback ridingPhotographyRanger programsWildlife viewing
47 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Upper Oso Campground provides ample opportunity for exploration of California's coastal mountains. It is a family-friendly campground, equipped with equestrian sites, and is close to a variety of trails and several mountain streams.
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingSwimming
52 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Temblor Recreation Area was newly designated in the Bakersfield RMP (December 2014) and provides opportunities for OHV riding on a network of over 200 miles of designated routes, recreational shooting, hunting, and other dispersed forms of…
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56 miles east · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
BikingCampingClimbingHikingOff-highway vehiclesPicnickingSwimmingWater sports
65 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The waters that swirl around the five islands within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary create a special place for several species of plants and animals.
BoatingDivingFishingKayakingPaddlingPhotographyRanger programsSnorkeling
72 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Casitas is formed by Casitas Dam , which is a feature of the Ventura Project . Lake Casitas Recreation Area offers one of the nations best bass fishing areas.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingNature educationPicnickingRanger programs
73 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources.
BoatingCampingDivingFishingHikingPaddlingPicnickingSnorkeling
73 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Private property surrounds Stockdale Mountain. Do not enter through private gates or fences.
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74 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
For thousands of years, California's Central Valley has provided habitat for millions of waterfowl, shorebirds and other wetland dependent species.
HikingHunting
77 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Parking access onto nearly 1,800 acres of Bureau of Land Management property in this area is provided through an easement from the California Department of Fish and Game.
BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPhotographyWildlife viewing
79 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Located in southern Monterey County, and standing over 2,700 feet in elevation, Williams Hill offers great views of the surrounding Salinas Valley.
BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingOff-highway vehiclesPhotographyWildlife viewing
81 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Atwell Island Restoration Project (AIP) is located in the historic Ton Tache Wetland basin and the Sand Ridge on the southern edge of Historic Tulare Lake.
Bird Watching
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Lompoc, San Luis Obispo, Montaña de Oro State Park, Gaviota State Park, Morro Bay State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 21 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 26 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 26 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 32 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 32 miles northwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 47 miles, including Horseshoe Springs Campground (19 miles east), American Canyon Campground (24 miles north), Turkey Flat Ohv Staging Area (28 miles north). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.