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Listings in Oceano, CA

Welcome to Oceano, a census-designated place on California's Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County, known for its expansive dunes, beach access, and small-town character beside Pismo Beach.

Oceano is a census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California, on the Central Coast immediately south of Pismo Beach. Its name derives from the Spanish word for "ocean," a fitting designation for a community defined by its Pacific shoreline. With a population of about 7,200 residents, Oceano is the southernmost of the Five Cities communities—Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Shell Beach—that string together along this stretch of the coast. The community's most defining feature is the Oceano Dunes, one of the most extensive coastal dune systems in California. Managed as part of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and adjacent Pismo State Beach, the dunes and shoreline support camping, surfing, kiteboarding, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle recreation. This unique dune-and-beach environment draws visitors from across the state and anchors Oceano's identity as a recreation-oriented coastal town. Oceano developed as an unincorporated beach settlement and retains a modest, small-scale character distinct from its more resort-oriented neighbors. The historic Oceano Depot, a former railroad station, anchors the town's compact center and recalls the community's rail-era past. Students attend the Lucia Mar Unified School District, the largest in San Luis Obispo County, which serves the surrounding coastal communities and operates Oceano Elementary School in town. U.S. Highway 101 runs nearby, connecting Oceano to San Luis Obispo to the north and Santa Maria to the south. The community suits residents seeking direct beach and dune access, a small-town coastal atmosphere, and proximity to the services of the Five Cities area.

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Listings 42
Population 7,183
County San Luis Obispo County
Oceano Listings Market Stats Subdivisions Zip Codes Neighborhood FAQs Nearby

Houses in Oceano, CA

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1327 17th
$695,000
PI26185962
For Sale
1327 17th Oceano, CA 93445
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 671 sq ft
Century 21 Masters
1870 S Elm
$499,000
PI26192572
For Sale
1870 S Elm Oceano, CA 93445
2 Beds bathtub 1.5 Baths straighten 1022 sq ft
Guide Real Estate
1468 Ronald Way
$755,000
PI26181807
For Sale
1468 Ronald Way Oceano, CA 93445
3 Beds bathtub 1.75 Baths straighten 1196 sq ft
Verde Canyon Real Estate Company
1277 Belridge #11C
$499,000
SC26176221
For Sale
1277 Belridge #11C Oceano, CA 93445
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1186 sq ft
The Schwaegerle Team
1150 Pacific
$1,295,000
PI26161953
For Sale
1150 Pacific Oceano, CA 93445
4 Beds bathtub 4 Baths straighten 1942 sq ft
Auer Real Estate Inc.
310 Utah Avenue
$999,000
NS26158370
For Sale
310 Utah Avenue Oceano, CA 93445
3 Beds bathtub 1.75 Baths straighten 1210 sq ft
Merrill & Associates Real Estate
364 Mccarthy Avenue
$1,799,000
NS26158803
For Sale
364 Mccarthy Avenue Oceano, CA 93445
4 Beds bathtub 3.5 Baths straighten 2772 sq ft
Home & Ranch Sotheby's Intl
316 Sandpiper
$1,595,000
PI26146573
For Sale
316 Sandpiper Oceano, CA 93445
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1874 sq ft
Storton Properties
1515 Nabal Court
$798,500
SC26132305
For Sale
1515 Nabal Court Oceano, CA 93445
3 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1498 sq ft
Keller Williams Santa Barbara
444 Pier Avenue #36
$250,000
PI26133276
For Sale
444 Pier Avenue #36 Oceano, CA 93445
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 266 sq ft
Ocean West Properties, Inc.
444 Pier Avenue #19
$352,500
PI26118125
For Sale
444 Pier Avenue #19 Oceano, CA 93445
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 562 sq ft
Ocean West Properties, Inc.
1810 Ocean
$899,000
PI26108385
For Sale
1810 Ocean Oceano, CA 93445
4 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1912 sq ft
Coast West Realty & Property Management
1612 Strand
$2,795,000
PI26094624
For Sale
1612 Strand Oceano, CA 93445
4 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 2336 sq ft
Storton Properties
1839 Strand Way
$2,495,000
SC26039826
For Sale
1839 Strand Way Oceano, CA 93445
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1850 sq ft
Compass
311 Juanita
$2,999,900
PI25238341
For Sale
311 Juanita Oceano, CA 93445
5 Beds bathtub 3.5 Baths straighten 3118 sq ft
Century 21 Masters

Townhouses & Duplexes in Oceano, CA

holiday_villageMore townhouses
1150 Pacific
$1,295,000
PI26161953
For Sale
1150 Pacific Oceano, CA 93445
4 Beds bathtub 4 Baths straighten 1942 sq ft
Auer Real Estate Inc.
1810 Ocean
$899,000
PI26108385
For Sale
1810 Ocean Oceano, CA 93445
4 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1912 sq ft
Coast West Realty & Property Management

Condos & Apartments in Oceano, CA

apartmentMore condos
1870 S Elm
$499,000
PI26192572
For Sale
1870 S Elm Oceano, CA 93445
2 Beds bathtub 1.5 Baths straighten 1022 sq ft
Guide Real Estate
1277 Belridge #11C
$499,000
SC26176221
For Sale
1277 Belridge #11C Oceano, CA 93445
2 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1186 sq ft
The Schwaegerle Team
444 Pier Avenue #36
$250,000
PI26133276
For Sale
444 Pier Avenue #36 Oceano, CA 93445
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 266 sq ft
Ocean West Properties, Inc.

Lots & Land in Oceano, CA

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Palace Avenue
$299,000
PI26057815
For Sale
Palace Avenue Oceano, CA 93445
Storton Properties
1515 Ocean
$510,000
PI26090420
For Sale
1515 Ocean Oceano, CA 93445
Storton Properties
1157 Norswing
$275,000
SC26078960
For Sale
1157 Norswing Oceano, CA 93445
Peak Properties
331 Sandpiper Lane
$499,000
PI26061120
For Sale
331 Sandpiper Lane Oceano, CA 93445
Storton Properties
316 Pier Avenue
$389,000
PI26057805
For Sale
316 Pier Avenue Oceano, CA 93445
Storton Properties
321 Sandpiper Lane
$550,000
PI26057807
For Sale
321 Sandpiper Lane Oceano, CA 93445
Storton Properties
1830 Laguna
$515,000
SC26055771
For Sale
1830 Laguna Oceano, CA 93445
Keller Williams Santa Barbara
377 Juanita
$325,000
PI25267582
For Sale
377 Juanita Oceano, CA 93445
Storton Properties
370 Pier Avenue
$499,000
25536065
For Sale
370 Pier Avenue Oceano, CA 93445
Beycome Brokerage Realty Inc.

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The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $676,944 +11.9%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $521
schedule Avg Days on Market 24
sell Homes Sold 4
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 99.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 17.7

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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1327 17th For Sale
$695,000
1327 17thOceano, CA 93445
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 671 sqft
  • Built 1960
  • PI26185962
Century 21 Masters
1870 S Elm For Sale
$499,000
1870 S ElmOceano, CA 93445
  • 2 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1022 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • PI26192572
Guide Real Estate
1468 Ronald Way For Sale
$755,000
1468 Ronald WayOceano, CA 93445
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1196 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • PI26181807
Verde Canyon Real Estate Company
1277 Belridge #11C For Sale
$499,000
1277 Belridge #11COceano, CA 93445
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1186 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • SC26176221
The Schwaegerle Team
1150 Pacific For Sale
$1,295,000
1150 PacificOceano, CA 93445
  • 4 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 1942 sqft
  • Built 1978
  • PI26161953
Auer Real Estate Inc.
310 Utah Avenue For Sale
$999,000
310 Utah AvenueOceano, CA 93445
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1210 sqft
  • Built 1966
  • NS26158370
Merrill & Associates Real Estate
364 Mccarthy Avenue For Sale
$1,799,000
364 Mccarthy AvenueOceano, CA 93445
  • 4 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 2772 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • NS26158803
Home & Ranch Sotheby's Intl
316 Sandpiper For Sale
$1,595,000
316 SandpiperOceano, CA 93445
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1874 sqft
  • Built 1976
  • PI26146573
Storton Properties
1515 Nabal Court For Sale
$798,500
1515 Nabal CourtOceano, CA 93445
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1498 sqft
  • Built 2012
  • SC26132305
Keller Williams Santa Barbara
444 Pier Avenue #36 For Sale
$250,000
444 Pier Avenue #36Oceano, CA 93445
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 266 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • PI26133276
Ocean West Properties, Inc.
444 Pier Avenue #19 For Sale
$352,500
444 Pier Avenue #19Oceano, CA 93445
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 562 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • PI26118125
Ocean West Properties, Inc.
1810 Ocean For Sale
$899,000
1810 OceanOceano, CA 93445
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1912 sqft
  • Built 1960
  • PI26108385
Coast West Realty & Property Management
1612 Strand For Sale
$2,795,000
1612 StrandOceano, CA 93445
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2336 sqft
  • Built 1980
  • PI26094624
Storton Properties
1839 Strand Way For Sale
$2,495,000
1839 Strand WayOceano, CA 93445
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1850 sqft
  • Built 1981
  • SC26039826
Compass
311 Juanita For Sale
$2,999,900
311 JuanitaOceano, CA 93445
  • 5 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3118 sqft
  • Built 1960
  • PI25238341
Century 21 Masters
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About Oceano

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Oceano is a mix of older beach cottages, modest single-family homes, and some newer construction, set on smaller lots near the coast. The stock reflects the community's history as an unincorporated beach settlement, with a more attainable price profile than neighboring Pismo Beach and Shell Beach. Buyers are drawn by proximity to the dunes and shoreline, the small-town scale, and access to the Five Cities area. The housing market is compact and coastal, oriented toward those who prioritize location and beach access over expansive homesites.

Neighborhoods

Lifestyle in Oceano

Oceano's lifestyle is shaped by the beach and the dunes. Residents live steps from a dramatic stretch of Pacific shoreline, where surfing, kiteboarding, beachcombing, and off-road riding on the dunes are part of the local rhythm. The community has a modest, working-coast feel distinct from the more polished resort character of nearby Pismo Beach. Dining, groceries, and services are concentrated in Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, and Arroyo Grande, all within minutes. The area's mild coastal climate and outdoor orientation appeal to those who want direct access to the ocean without the pace of a larger beach city.

Schools & Education

Oceano is served by the Lucia Mar Unified School District, the largest school district in San Luis Obispo County, which covers roughly 550 square miles and serves the communities of Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Nipomo, Oceano, Pismo Beach, and Shell Beach. Oceano Elementary School is located within the community and serves local students through sixth grade. Secondary students attend Lucia Mar middle and high school campuses in the surrounding Five Cities area, keeping the full K-12 pathway close to home.

Getting Around

Oceano is located just east of U.S. Highway 101, the principal coastal route through San Luis Obispo County, linking the community to Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria. State Route 1 passes through the area along the coast, providing scenic access to the dunes and shoreline. The community is car-oriented, with most daily travel occurring by local streets and the nearby highway network. Regional rail service is available at nearby Grover Beach, connecting to the wider Central Coast corridor.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Oceano centers on the coast. The Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and Pismo State Beach offer one of California's largest coastal dune systems, with opportunities for off-highway riding, camping, horseback riding, surfing, and kiteboarding. The shoreline stretches south from Pismo Beach for miles of walking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, including the nearby Monarch Butterfly Grove that draws wintering monarchs. The Five Cities area adds golf courses, piers, and waterfront dining, while the surrounding hills and wineries of San Luis Obispo County are a short drive away.

About Oceano

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oceano, California in?

Oceano is a census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California. It lies on the Central Coast immediately south of Pismo Beach and near Grover Beach and Arroyo Grande, in the Five Cities area of the county.

What school district serves Oceano, California?

Oceano is served by the Lucia Mar Unified School District, the largest district in San Luis Obispo County. The community is home to Oceano Elementary School, and the district also serves nearby Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo.

What is Oceano, California known for?

Oceano is known for the Oceano Dunes, one of the most extensive coastal dune systems in California, and for Pismo State Beach. The shoreline supports camping, surfing, kiteboarding, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle recreation on the dunes.

Where is Oceano, California located?

Oceano sits directly along the Pacific coast, just south of Pismo Beach and roughly 20 miles south of San Luis Obispo. U.S. Highway 101 runs nearby, providing access to the wider Central Coast region.

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