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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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  • Sandspit Beach

    Sandspit Beach

    Los Osos
    A secluded place to enjoy nature
  • Junge Ranch Trail

    Junge Ranch Trail

    San Simeon
    Junge Ranch Trail - Hearst San Simeon State Park is a 2.2 mile out and back trail located near Cambria
  • Lampton Cliffs Park

    Lampton Cliffs Park

    Cambria
    Lampton Cliffs Park is a 2.1-acre park with trails and benches overlooking the sea.
  • Black Hill Trail

    Black Hill Trail

    Morro Bay
    From the mountain's 640-foot summit, you can view the Morro Bay Estuary, the sand spit, and the hills of nearby Montaña de Oro.
  • Quarry Trail

    Quarry Trail

    Los Osos
    The Quarry Trail skirts the southern flank of Cerro Cabrillo, past the rubble piles of an abandoned quarry site used for road construction in the 1950s.
  • Bluff Trail

    Bluff Trail

    Los Osos
    A 3.4 mile roundtrip hike that takes you along the coastal bluffs, passing tide pools, beaches and a scenic rocky coastline
  • Baywood Park Pier

    Baywood Park Pier

    Los Osos
    The current pier in Baywood Park is the fourth pier to have been built in the small community.
  • Santa Rosa Creek Trail

    Santa Rosa Creek Trail

    Cambria
    This trail reaches the Fiscalini Ranch near the Ridge trail.
  • Whale Rock Reservoir

    Whale Rock Reservoir

    Cayucos
    Bird watchers and fishermen will enjoy this tranquil out-of-the-way spot
  • Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony
    The Harmony Headlands trail offer spectacular, panoramic ocean views
  • Moonstone Beach

    Moonstone Beach

    Cambria
    Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect for beachcombing.
  • Fern Canyon Henry Kluck Memorial Trail

    Fern Canyon Henry Kluck Memorial Trail

    Cambria
    This trail passes through Fern Canyon, crosses Fern Drive and dead ends in a chaparral near Highway 1.
  • San Simeon State Park

    San Simeon State Park

    Cambria
    San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.
  • Strawberry Canyon Trail

    Strawberry Canyon Trail

    Cambria
    The Strawberry Canyon trail is a large loop.  It is a secluded trail where you walk among towering pines.
  • Sculpture Garden

    Sculpture Garden

    Nipomo
    The Sculpture Garden at Trilogy at Monarch Dunes is an outdoor plaza that creates a dynamic arrival experience
  • Norma Rose Park

    Norma Rose Park

    Cayucos
    There is a play area, picnic tables, security gate, and Mutt Mitt dispenser.
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo Trail

    Cerro San Luis Obispo Trail

    San Luis Obispo
    Cerro San Luis Obispo is the large morro looming over San Luis Obispo with the big "M." 
  • Olde Port Beach

    Olde Port Beach

    San Luis Obispo
    This is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis.