Its a nice walk not much in the way of views. Kinda boring.

The Elfin Forest is a place of beauty and serenity. The boardwalk winds around a loop that gives you views of the ocean, as well as the Seven Sisters. I never get tired of this walk - the flowers and bird songs change with the season. Two overlooks give you a closer look at the many birds and ducks that... More

They have small oak trees in Avila Valley behind the Hot Springs Hotel, but you can't walk through them like this. It's over-rated by longtime locals, but "discovered" by recently arrivals.

Raised wooden walkway which is handicapped accessible. Walk among the Elfin Oak Trees and view the fabulous bird population.

Elfin Forest is an intertwining set of mostly wooden boardwalk-like pathway. It goes through the pygmy oak forests (some of the trees are hundreds of years old) and has one or two breathtaking vistas overlooking Morro Bay. Tip - Go for the sunset! it's gorgeous and very picturesque.

Great Coffee shop in Los Osos, looks over the estuary. Elfin Forest looks like a croc habitat, but really isn't. Also a nice nursery nearby that has all kinds of orchids and protea. This region is very lush & can grow just about anything.

This is any easy walk as it is almost all boardwalk and pretty even. I wish I had brought binoculars and a birding book, as we saw many species of birds in the estuary, which was an added bonus. There are several places to start, but go to the left and you will find a pamphlet guide which explains what... More

The Elfin Forst is a special place. It got its name from the low growing oaks and other vegetation that grow on a bluff above Morro Bay - exposed to the breeze off the Pacific Ocean. Trails, some sandy and some on a 4/5 mile wooden boardwalk (there is handicap access from north end of 16th), lead the visitor on... More