Los Osos

City in California, United States

Overview

Los Osos is a charming coastal town on California's Central Coast, bordered by the Morro Bay estuary and surrounded by stunning natural preserves. The city is known for its tranquil atmosphere, abundant outdoor activities, and proximity to both bay and sea.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.31°, -120.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,955
Local Cost
$2,590
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-4.1°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
357 mm
Internet Speed
244 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SBP
Distance
19 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.