ESTERO BLUFFS STATE PARK
The purpose of the Estero Bluffs SP, in San Luis Obispo County, is to preserve and protect a rich, diverse and particularly scenic area of the Pacific Ocean coast, with sea stacks and intertidal areas, a substantial area of wetlands, low bluffs and coastal terraces punctuated by a number of perennial and intermittent streams, and containing a pocket cove and beach at Villa Creek. The property's rich diversity of habitat types includes marine, intertidal, estuarine, riverine, coastal salt marsh, freshwater marsh, coastal foredune, coastal and riparian scrub and grassland, collectively providing habitat for a number of endangered species, including the snowy plover. The property includes Native American occupancy sites.
Located in San Luis Obispo County, the park was established by California State Parks in 2002. It spans over 353 acres along four miles of coastline and is known for its natural beauty.
The area has a rich history with evidence of Chumash Native American habitation dating back thousands of years. European explorers arrived here during the late-18th century Spanish colonial period.
In more recent times, it served as grazing land for cattle until preservation efforts began to protect this coastal region's unique ecosystem from development threats.
Visitors can enjoy hiking trails that offer panoramic ocean views while preserving wildlife habitats and archaeological resources within its boundaries.