There’s a band new beach-themed plaza for people to stop, and relax on a section of historic Highway 1 on the Central Coast. The Oceano Plaza is just off of the highway near Beach Street in the heart of the small coastal community.
A side street was closed. Concrete with seashell and sea glass accents was added. Palm trees, and ornamental plants are spread throughout the plaza. There’s solar lighting, a whimsical bench area, and a public art sculpture.
The $1.4 million project was mostly funded by the state’s Clean California initiative, a $1.2 billion program administered by Caltrans to clean, and beautify public spaces.
The San Luis Obispo Council of Local Governments also contributed more than a quarter of a million dollars to the project, which was dedicated this week.
