Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)
The Oceano Dunes is the most popular off-road park in the state because it is the only area in California where people can legally drive on the beach. The Oceano Dunes camping and recreational facility has been a favored site for more than 100 years. Also, with two million visitors a year, the county sees an extra 171 million dollars in revenue from tourism.
The Oceano State Vehicular Recreation Area has taken measures to protect wildlife by fencing off specific areas from pedestrians and vehicles and creating rules for visitors. Some rules are: adhere to the 15 mph (24 km/h) speed limit, do not enter closed areas, keep dogs on a leash at all times, and rid the beach of trash that could attract predators. During the busy holidays, extra rangers are brought into the park to ensure rules are enforced.
| Year | Nests found |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 95 |
| 2004 | 147 |
| 2005 | 107 |
| 2006 | 117 |
| 2007 | 99 |
| 2008 | 121 |
| 2009 | 150 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 172 |
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