In spring the hillsides are blanketed by bright California poppies and other wildflowers, giving this park its Spanish name, meaning ‘mountain of gold.’ Wind-tossed coastal bluffs with wild, wide-open sea views make it a favorite spot with hikers and mountain bikers. The northern half of the park features sand dunes and an ancient marine terrace visible due to seismic uplifting.
The park is about 20 miles west of San Luis Obispo via Los Osos Valley Rd.
