Local favourite viewpoint · San Luis Obispo, California

Fossil Point

Fossil Point is a viewpoint in San Luis Obispo, California.

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Fossil Point: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Fossil Point

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Fossil Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.17450, -120.72558. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Fossil Point?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Fossil Point?

    Nearby: Point San Luis Lighthouse (beach, 4 km), Eldwayen Ocean Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Laguna Lake Park (lake, 13 km), Islay Hill (viewpoint, 15 km), Cerro San Luis Obispo (viewpoint, 16 km), Pismo State Beach (beach, 16 km).