On September 25, 1961 the Oceano improvement Association officially came into being and received Corporation Status. Their mission statement proclaimed that their, "Specific and Primary Purpose is to promote the Civic, Economic, Agricultural, Educational, Industrial and Social Welfare of the town of Oceano and surrounding area."
Since that time, this organization has directed their efforts towards improving the community of Oceano for it's citizens and is helping to make it one of the finest beach communities in California.
The Oceano Improvement Association continues today as one of the oldest civic organizations presently serving the community of Oceano, known as the "Gateway to the Dunes."
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