Cayucos is a small, unincorporated beach town on Highway 1 between Morro Bay and Cambria, centered on its historic pier and Ocean Avenue.
Cayucos grew up around the pier built in the 1870s by Captain James Cass, and the pier and the beach next to it are still the heart of town. Ocean Avenue has local restaurants, shops and the classic small-town Fourth of July celebration, and the town stays quieter than its larger neighbors.
Cayucos is unincorporated, so San Luis Obispo County handles planning and building permits. Many homes are second homes or vacation rentals, so the year-round population is small and the housing mix ranges from beach cottages to newer view homes in the hills.
Check the coastal zone, flood and bluff conditions on beach-close properties, and the condition of roofs, decks and windows exposed to salt air. Confirm the water provider for the property. If you plan to rent the home short-term, confirm current San Luis Obispo County vacation rental rules for Cayucos before you buy.
Cayucos buyers are often second-home buyers and full-time relocating buyers, many from out of the area. Tenley, Eric and Richard market to those buyers and price from the most similar recent sales by view, distance to the beach and condition.
For a starting number, use the free Home Value app, then get a property-specific price review from the team.
Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR® and team leader of The Gonzalez Group at Compass, has been licensed since 2004 (CA DRE 01429838). Richard and his team have sold 1,150+ homes with $350M+ in sales volume, and Richard is involved in pricing, marketing and negotiation on every Gonzalez Group transaction.
Day to day, Tenley Gonzalez (CA DRE 02141619) is the team’s primary agent for North County and the North Coast, supported by Eric Nickerson (CA DRE 02430553). See all areas on our Central Coast real estate page or read our real estate insights.
Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR® (CA DRE 01429838), leads The Gonzalez Group at Compass, licensed since 2004 with 1,150+ homes sold and $350M+ in sales volume on the Central Coast. Tenley Gonzalez (CA DRE 02141619) is the team’s primary agent for North County and the North Coast, supported by Eric Nickerson (CA DRE 02430553).
No. Cayucos is an unincorporated community governed by San Luis Obispo County, separate from the City of Morro Bay.
Possibly. San Luis Obispo County regulates vacation rentals in Cayucos, and rules can change. Confirm current requirements before you buy with rental income in mind.
Look closely at roof, decks, windows and metal fixtures for salt-air wear, check drainage and any bluff or flood concerns, and confirm permits for past remodels.
Start with the free Home Value app. A team agent will then compare your home with recent sales of similar homes nearby and adjust for condition, lot and updates.
Sales figures: Gonzalez Group team sales, CRMLS, 2004–present. School, utility, zoning and permit notes are general information; verify with the school district, utility provider, city or county. Richard Gonzalez, REALTOR®, CA DRE 01429838 · Compass, CA DRE 01991628 · Equal Housing Opportunity.
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