Oso Flaco Lake Boardwalk

The trail starts as a closed-off, paved road, shaded by arroyo willows and wax myrtles, then becomes a wooden boardwalk for a short distance before transitioning to a plastic boardwalk as it travels over the lake and across the dunes. A few interpretive signs and benches are located along the boardwalk. After about a mile the boardwalk ends at an overlook of the beach and ocean. Able bodied visitors can walk over the dunes to the beach. 

The plastic section of the boardwalk hasn't stood up to the summer heat and is warped and wavy in places. Wheelchair users may need assistance. 

 

The parking lot is large enough for any vehicle. There are vault toilets and picnic tables under shade shelters.  Boardwalk  35.02909, -120.61718