Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center

Name: Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center
Address: 1065 Guadalupe Street, Guadalupe, CA, 93434, US
Telephone: (805) 343-2455
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The Dunes Center promotes the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem through education, research and the support of cooperative stewardship

08/27/2026

EcoSlo will be hosting their 21st annual SLO County Creeks to Coast cleanup on Saturday September 19th and we are joining them to facilitate a clean up at Oso Flaco Lake!

This event covers not just coastlines but also our beloved creeks, lakes, and parks across San Luis Obispo County. Last year this event removed over 7,300 pounds of trash from these natural areas. As many of you know, The Dunes Center has so much love for the amazing landscapes of Oso Flaco Lake. With 5 different plant communities, this area creates unique habitat to numerous species that characterize our Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes. Being a host for this event is so special as we are able to give back some care and love to this area which has given our organization so much throughout the years.

To join this incredible event, register here. If you would like more information about site locations, waivers for the event, or if you would like to be a sponsor for this event visit https://www.ecoslo.com/creeks-to-coast

08/18/2026

The most fun fundraising event of the year is just around the corner! ⛳️

Join us for a day of golf with a purpose on the breathtaking Central Coast. Set at the award-winning Cypress Ridge Golf Course—a Peter Jacobsen Signature Course known for its ocean views, elevation changes, and natural beauty—this tournament promises a top-tier golf experience while supporting a vital cause.

Your participation helps preserve one of California’s most unique ecosystems. Funds raised will support the Dunes Center’s efforts in conservation, scientific research, and community education programs.
Thank you for helping protect the dunes—on and off the green. 💚

Tap the link in our bio or message us for more details!

08/07/2026

In collaboration with The Land Conservancy, explore the breathtaking Black Lake Ecological Area in celebration of Kathleen Goddard Jones’ birthday. The Land Conservancy has owned this area since 2000 and has continuously worked to restore its natural beauty and allowed The Dunes Center to bring our community to explore the local wildlife, as well as rare and endemic plant species.

Click the link in our bio to secure your spot on this hike!

07/24/2026

Have you registered to hike to Mussel Rock tomorrow??

If not, now is your chance! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore this beautiful area! Meet us at Rancho Guadalupe Beach!

Link to register is in our bio! 🐬🦀🦭

07/16/2026

It’s finally Gala week!!! We’re putting the finishing touches on our outfits and are so excited to see yours!
Tickets are still available at the link in our bio or at dunescenter.org/events 🎉🍾🪩

07/01/2026

Another beautiful day out at Point Sal!

We are ever inspired by this gorgeous area and all the life that calls it home! Protecting this wild space now ensures our ocean stays resilient far into the future. That is why we’re calling on the CA Fish & Game Commission to approve the Point Sal State Marine Conservation Area! Don’t miss another chance to experience how incredibly biologically rich Point Sal is!

As decades of progress in ocean conservation is threatened, California has the opportunity, and responsibility to lead. Expanding marine protected areas is not only good for the environment, it would help to boost coastal resilience, tourism, and sustain healthy fisheries!

Sign the petition to support this MPA Proposal by clicking the link in our bio and looking out for ways for your voice to be heard!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0BJQGzQ3UL8on-SUcblxLzfiVo-2RhTiDrz5E-Y4Qx9WUww/viewform

06/30/2026

Dunes Center staff and volunteers are a little excited for our 2026 Gala! Have you secured your tickets yet? Use the link in our bio to join this memorable event and contribute to the future of our local students!

The funds from our gala go directly into:
-Materials for science classes and outdoor learning
-Supporting staff to deliver memorable outdoor experiences and putting passionate teachers in the classroom
-Offer science education programs to students that wouldn’t otherwise receive it

This year you will have the opportunity to double your impact! Chevron will match every donation up to $100,000! All contribution directly support our efforts to inspire our youth, engage our community and conserve the natural beauty of our coast!

Click the link in our bio to secure your seat at the gala or make a donation!

06/24/2026

Wondering about the origin story of our 2026 Gala theme? Well, it’s quite the story…

Join us for a night of fun and impactful fundraising for students in south San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barabara counties! Bring out your favorite funky outfits you wish you could wear but have nowhere else to wear them, while supporting our next generation of scientists and environmental stewards!

This year you will have the opportunity to double your impact! Chevron will match every donation up to $100,000! Become a Member or make a Donation to support our efforts to inspire our youth, engage our community and conserve the natural beauty of our coast!

Click the link in our bio to secure your seat at the gala or make a donation!

06/18/2026

Come enjoy this early summer sunshine on a hike to Point Sal! This magical area is rich ecologically and historically, carrying many of our region’s most formative stories. When we heard there was a chance to protect this area, we knew we had to be part of this cause.

The Dunes Center is advocating for the protection of Point Sal via a State Marine Conservation Area. Point Sal being a rather remote area provides an opportunity to enhance protection of:
🌱thriving seabird and marine mammal communities
🌿important area for baby fish and invertebrates
🍃Indigenous cultural resources.

The proposed regulations would allow non-extractive activities in the 9.18 sq mile boundary, including swimming, snorkeling, boating, and surfing. The MPA would prohibit take, damage, injury, or possession of any living, geologic, or cultural marine resource. Recreational fishing with hook and line from the shore would still be allowed.

By adding Point Sal to the state’s MPA network, Central California’s coast will benefit from increased habitat connectivity, representation, and replication – all key to increasing biodiversity in our waters.
Safeguarding this unique and relatively undisturbed area now will help bolster ocean health and promote climate resilience into the future.

To learn more about this MPA Proposal and what the Dunes Center is doing to advocate for it, join us on a community hike Saturday June 27th at 9am! Link to register is in our bio! Can’t make the hike but still want to support? Sign the public petition in our bio

05/27/2026

We’re not the only ones enjoying these spring time blooms in our native garden! 🐝🦋🪻🌸

Address

1065 Guadalupe Street
Guadalupe, CA
93434

Telephone

(805) 343-2455

Website

http://www.dunescenter.org/, https://dunescenter.org/get-involved/donate/, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NJIYG01

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