Santa Margarita Marina

Santa Margarita Marina Marina Store, Boat Rentals & Gas Station open all year Thursday to Monday. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Motor vehicles are not permitted in the natural area.

Created by the construction of the Salinas Dam in 1941, Santa Margarita Lake was originally designed to furnish water to Camp San Luis Obispo. Today, swimming in the lake is not permitted as it is the drinking water reservoir for the City of San Luis Obispo. Beyond the developed area of the park, Santa Margarita Lake natural area represents several thousand acres of designated open space. This sec

tion of the park is managed for its natural resource values, passive recreational use, and environmental education opportunities. The area is accessible to hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. With thousands of acres of unspoiled open space, the park is home to countless species of plants and wildlife making it the perfect location for nature study, boating, and fishing.

It's that time of year again. HAVE WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVERYONE!!
09/05/2026

It's that time of year again. HAVE WONDERFUL WEEKEND EVERYONE!!

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVERYONE!
09/04/2026

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVERYONE!

We had a group of 20 birdwatchers rent 2 pontoons' today and they got more then they bargained for. Getting to see momm...
09/03/2026

We had a group of 20 birdwatchers rent 2 pontoons' today and they got more then they bargained for. Getting to see momma bear and her baby's. Always exciting!

END OF THE SUMMER SALE! 25% OFF APPAREL!
08/28/2026

END OF THE SUMMER SALE! 25% OFF APPAREL!

08/27/2026

NEW ARRIVALS!!! COME GET YOURS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!

It's that time of year!!! Grebes are out and about!
08/27/2026

It's that time of year!!! Grebes are out and about!

08/24/2026

What a catch....Our new CRITTER has arrived!!!! RAINBOW TROUT STUFFED ANIMAL!!! Come get your very own at Santa Margarita Marina Bait and Tackle Shop! Hope to see you soon!

SANTA MARGARITA LAKE IS A HAVEN FOR BIRD WATCHING. COME OUT AND RENT A BOAT AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN DISCOVER AT THIS BEAUTI...
08/22/2026

SANTA MARGARITA LAKE IS A HAVEN FOR BIRD WATCHING. COME OUT AND RENT A BOAT AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN DISCOVER AT THIS BEAUTIFUL LAKE PHOTO BY KAYLA M.

08/21/2026

Beautiful morning at Santa Margarita Lake

Address

4695 B Santa Margarita Lake Road
Santa Margarita, CA
93453

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(805) 438-1522

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