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Tour FAQs
This tour has 15 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops, and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes or flip flops
- Canteen/refillable water bottle
- Hiking shoes and clothes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- First Aid Kit
- Phone charger/mount
How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route:
The $10 day-use fee (or $3/hour) applies to El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, and Gaviota State Park, and is valid for all three parks on the same day, per vehicle.
Ostrichland USA:
$7 general,
$5 seniors 65+,
$3 children 12 years and under.
$1 to feed ostriches.
Rates may increase for holidays and long weekends.
Mission Santa Inés
Self-guided tour $8 ages 13 and up,
$7 seniors 64+,
$5 ages 6-12
free for children 5 and under
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
$6 parking fee ($5 for seniors 62+)
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
$7 adults,
$6 seniors,
children 12 and under are free
Oso Flaco Lake: $5 parking
- Pismo Beach: Free to visit, street parking fees may apply
Pro Tip: To make the most of your day, we recommend aiming for the 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM window to ensure everything is open!
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve:
Noon to sunset on Mon, 7am to sunset Tues-Sun
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
Tues-Sat 10am to 3pm
Yes, you can join along the route.
Yes, the tour works going both ways: north to south and south to north.
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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