Cayucos State Beach

Cayucos State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located in Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County.^[1] The sandy beach environment supports uses of swimming and surfing.^[2] Prehistorically this general area of the central coast was inhabited by the Chumash people, who settled the coastal San Luis Obispo area approximately 10,000 to 11,000 BCE, including a large village to the south of Cayucos at Morro Creek.^[3] The 16-acre (6.5 ha) park was established in 1940.^[4]

Cayucos State Beach at Sunset

Cayucos State Beach and the Cayucos Pear at Sunrise

Cayucos State Beach
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Location	San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
Nearest city	Cayucos, California
Coordinates	35°26′51″N 120°54′15″W
Area	16 acres (6.5 ha)
Established	1940
Governing body	California Department of Parks and Recreation

See also

• List of beaches in California
• List of California state parks