Things To Do

Your ultimate guide to the best things to do along the iconic Highway 1. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the California coast, from the grandeur of Hearst Castle to lazy beach-side hamlets. Discover hidden gems, encounter diverse wildlife, and indulge in the region’s vibrant art and culture. Let this comprehensive resource be your compass for an unforgettable road trip adventure.

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Hearst Castle

Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • Ragged Point Beach

    Ragged Point Beach

    San Simeon
    The beach is rather exotic with the black sand
  • Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock

    Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock

    Morro Bay
    This beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites.
  • W.R. Hearst State Beach Stewardship Travel Logo

    W.R. Hearst State Beach

    San Simeon
    William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach provides the scenery, sand, and surf for an ideal beach day on Highway 1. This beach once bustled as a whaling outpost, and later as a port for receiving antiquities to adorn W.R. Hearst’s hilltop estate.
  • Avila Beach Farmers Market

    Avila Beach Farmers Market

    Avila Beach
    Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with live entertainment, fresh fruits and vegetables, and artisan products ― all with a stunning ocean view.
  • Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

    Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

    Ragged Point
    Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.
  • Point Sur Lightstation

    Point Sur Lightstation

    Monterey
    Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just offshore in Big Sur, California.
  • Scuba Diving

    Scuba Diving

    Morro Bay
    SLO Divers offers scuba diving excursions for spear fishing, photography and sightseeing. 
  • Electric Boat Rentals

    Electric Boat Rentals

    Morro Bay
    Each vessel travels at a comfortable 5 knots and since they are electric powered, there is no noise or fumes.
  • Cambria Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Cambria Activity Map

    Cambria
    The Cambria Discovery Route highlights 24 points of interest along the northern coast of San Luis Obispo County. 
  • Mallagh Landing

    Mallagh Landing

    Avila Beach
    Mallagh's Landing in Avila Beach is commonly referred to as Pirate's Cove, but the Mallagh Landing name is more accurate given the history of the land.
  • Los Osos & Baywood Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Los Osos & Baywood Activity Map

    Los Osos
    The Oso de Oro Loop takes you on a diverse tour of Los Osos and Baywood Park. 
  • Steve’s ATV Rentals

    Steve’s ATV Rentals

    Oceano
    The best family fun for the Oceano area including the Oceano Dunes!
  • Cayucos Kayaking

    Cayucos Kayaking

    Cayucos
    You Oughta Play with Otters
  • San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier

    San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier

    San Simeon
    One of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as the extended tip of a crescent that begins along a white sand beach called San Simeon Cove.
  • Oceano & Nipomo Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Oceano & Nipomo Activity Map

    Oceano
    Explore Oceano as part of the Highway 1 Road Trip. 
  • Avila Beach Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Avila Beach Activity Map

    Avila Beach
    On those rare days when it's gray and gloomy anywhere else, count on the clouds to part and the sun to shine down on glorious Avila Beach
  • Horseback Riding – The Livery Stable

    Horseback Riding – The Livery Stable

    Oceano
    Whether you're a seasoned rider or have never seen a saddle in your life, there is nothing to match the experience of riding horseback on the beach.
  • Oceano Fishing

    Oceano Fishing

    Oceano
    Bring your pole, bucket and bait.