Hayden C.
11/20/2025
Absolutely beautiful place. It has a boardwalk that is good for those who have knee or arthritis problems. As the name suggests it is full of elfin trees. There are places where the boardwalk...
Los Osos Elfin Forest
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Los Osos, CA 93402
Los Osos Elfin Forest is a 90-acre natural area located adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, managed by San Luis Obispo County Parks and California State Parks. This diverse ecosystem features various plant communities, including coastal brackish marsh, pygmy oak woodland, and maritime chaparral, supporting an array of wildlife such as over 200 plant species, 110 bird species, and numerous mammals and reptiles.
Established in 1994 by the Los Osos Morro Bay Chapter of Small Wilderness Area Preservation, now known as Friends of El Moro Elfin Forest, the organization focuses on the preservation and maintenance of the area. They promote educational initiatives about the natural history of the Elfin Forest and foster scientific research within this sensitive habitat.
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Sharon N.
2/12/2025
The Elfin Forest trail is named after the beautiful grove of Pygmie Oaks off the boardwalk of this beautiful trail. Park along one of the many residential streets with signs marked Elfin Forest....
Mackenzi L.
4/26/2025
Easy neighborhood parking and lots of clear signs. I appreciated the several trail heads and ways to get into the park. The wooden elevated walking paths make this very accessible for kids and...
Julie E.
10/28/2023
This place was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. My boyfriend and I decided to come here to take a little walk and I'm glad we did. There isn't really shade so definitely wear sunblock and...
Susana D.
8/30/2025
My family & I visited the Elfin Forest for the 1st time in late July-it was magical! Very easy & relaxing 1 mile loop. I took lots of cool b&w photos. I went to nearby Cal Poly in the early 90's...
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