Los Padres National Forest
The Los Padres National Forest, which stretches almost 220 miles from Carmel Valley to the western end of Los Angeles County, has nearly two million acres and provides a picturesque setting for Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ojai. There are excellent options for backcountry primitive leisure like car camping, backpacking, hiking, bicycling, and fishing in a large portion of the forest, which is secluded and unpaved. Try a nine-mile trip on the Sespe Creek Trail from Ojai to Willett Hot Springs; after that, hike another six miles to reach Sespe Hot Springs. Are you fatigued? Along the journey, there are places to set up camp.
Ocean beaches, sub-alpine forests, chaparral, desert badlands, and riparian habitats are just a few of the recreational settings in the Los Padres that draw tourists. Millions of tourists visit the Big Sur region each year, which is located on the stunning Monterey coastline and is a popular national and international destination. Camping, hiking, scenic drives, OHV riding and camping, horseback riding, fishing, winter sports, beach walks, wildflower watching, picnics, rock climbing, and other activities are among the recreational pursuits.
- Location: Los Padres National Forest
