The Dunes – Oceano, CA

We have been to this RV park twice before (in April ’10 & ‘11) on our way to Reno, NV docs and Boots’ son/family. This is the first time we have been here during season. Previously, there were lots of open sites. Now, there are only occasional open sites between the various class As, Bs, Cs, trailers, 5th wheels and tents.

Since we were mostly here as a rest stop we didn’t really check out the adjacent dunes. There aren't any motorized vehicles allowed on the beach so it is quiet. Karma and Ruthi have ventured out to the park area already this trip. The dunes go for about a rolling ½ to ¾ mile to the beach. You can’t see the beach until you crest the second dune. The sand is fine powder and it is slow slogging through - so, they haven’t gone far. Karma encourages Ruthi’s exercise by pooping as far away as Ruthi can throw the ball. You’d think Ruthi would catch on and only do short throws until the pooping event is complete.

Most people leave there flip flops and shoes at the edge of the sand in order to progress better across the dunes. Early and late in the day that works well. But between 10am and 5pm the sand is way too hot to walk bare footed across.
There are over 200 sites and probably 100+ dogs around Karma’s size in the park. We have met only 2 or 3 little dogs (Yorkie, Pug, etc.). the rest are mostly lab mixed with a couple of German shepherds and a Doberman. While the dogs must be leashed in the park, as soon as you get past the open fench entrance to the park you can take them off leash. Karma is not good at recall unless we have a ball. So, letting her run is always an adventure. When Karma senses that Ruthi is all thrown out, she will seek out another human to throw the ball. We have a hundred foot rope lead that we attach to her collar, so we can at least finally corral her if need be.

Anyway, Karma is in heaven here – dogs, beach, ball what more could she want.