Elfin Forest Picture Gallery

Aerial photo taken August 30, 1995 at low tide showing the sedimentation fan from Chorro and Osos Creek-- and the location of the Elfin Forest west of South Bay Boulevard and north of the community of Los Osos.

A view of The Elfin Forest from Black Hill located near Morro Rock.

Bracket Fungi are some of the typical growth found on limbs of Oak Trees in the Elfin Forest.

Ceanothus in bloom looking toward Hollister Peak from within the Elfin Forest.

This photo, taken from South Bay Boulevard over Los Osos Creek, shows Oak and Manzanita groves covering a north facing slope bordering the marsh and the bay. The community of Los Osos can be seen in the background on the right.

Lush Bracken Ferns can be found throughout the Elfin Forest.

Fuschia flowered gooseberry- named for the Fushia-like flowers. Very showy in the spring; notice the large spines.

Yellow Fiddlenecks are found throughout the Elfin Forest.

A view of the Elfin Forest from Hollister Peak near Morro Rock.

Fungi Leaf Litter are another example of some of the typical growth in the Elfin Forest.

Lichens are part of the tree life found in the Elfin Forest.

A view of Morro Rock from within the Elfin Forest.

Oak trees are found throughout the Elfin Forest.

A maze of Oak trees epitomize the enchanting Elfin Forest.

This Riparian Fringe is a narrow band of freshwater plants occurring between the lower Oak groves of the Elfin Forest and the saltwater marsh. This view is looking south toward the Elfin Forest from the marsh.