Oceano in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Oceano Depot

1904

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 23, 2017

1. Oceano Depot Marker

Inscription.
This Southern Pacific Railroad Station was the center of most of the commercial and transportation activities in South San Luis Obispo county from 1904 until the 1950’s. Retired from service in 1975. It has been moved 400 yards north of the original site and is being restored by volunteer efforts for it’s new role as a museum and community center.
Oceano Depot Association Inc.
A Non-Profit California Corporation

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 35° 6.121′ N, 120° 37.025′ W. Marker is in Oceano, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is at the intersection of Cabrillo Hwy (California Route 1) and Tranquil Court, on the left when traveling north on Cabrillo Hwy. Located next to the Oceano Train Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1650 Front Street, Oceano CA 93445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oceano Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Arroyo Grande Swinging Bridge (approx. 2.7 miles away); Pacific Coast Railway Right-Of-Way / A Terrible Tragedy (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pismo Beach Pier Plaza (approx. 2.9 miles away); History of Pismo Clams in California (approx. 3 miles away); The History of Pismo Beach Wharf and Pier (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oceano.

Oceano Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 23, 2017

2. Oceano Train Depot

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 23, 2017

3. Oceano Train Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.