Highway 1 Road Trip - Free Things To Do

Cougar Trail

Arroyo Grande

The trail is close to 3 miles and is open to hikers, dogs and mountain bikes.

Harmony Dairy and Town – Population: 18

Harmony

Blink and you’ll miss it … the tiny town of Harmony

Hardie Park

Cayucos

A fun place to hold your next family event in Cayucos!

Laurel Sherrie Studio

Arroyo Grande

Off the beaten path, this award winning artist's studio is in a charming rural area of the Arroyo Grande Valley.

Bay Access & Trail

Los Osos

At the north end of Pecho Road in Los Osos, you'll find access to the Morro Bay Estuary.

Santa Manuela Schoolhouse

Arroyo Grande

The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse is a one-room school house that was built in 1901, on the property of Joseph Jatta, a site which is now under the water of Lake Lopez.

Whale Watching on the Whale Trail

When it comes to whale watching, the Central Coast boasts an embarrassment of riches, especially along the Highway 1 Road Trip. Here, whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals and seabirds play within full view of the shoreline.

Cliffside Trail

Ragged Point

The Ragged Point Inn and Resort is located at the northernmost corner of San Luis Obispo County, 18 miles north of Hearst Castle on Highway 1, at the base of the Big Sur National Scenic Byway.

Cambria Visitor Center

Cambria

Free of chain stores and brimming with charm, Cambria invites you to exit the beaten path and explore one of California's truly unique destinations.

Cayucos State Beach

Cayucos

The sandy beach offers mild weather, watersports such as surfing and swimming, tidepooling.

Spooner’s Cove

Los Osos

Traveling to Spooner's Cove, located within Montaña de Oro State Park, you'll take in views of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches and miles of untouched oceanfront.

Highway 1 Zebra Viewing

San Simeon

Traveling the winding ranch road to Hearst Castle, guests once passed through fenced fields populated with many species of exotic wild animals

Hiking San Simeon and Ragged Point

San Simeon

Whether your preferred hike involves a view of the coastline, country or mountains, you will have no problem finding a path that matches your skill level and desired scenery.

Cayucos Activity Map

Cayucos

Cayucos is a throw back to the original, laid-back California beach town with its relaxed vibe and Western influences. Time still moves a little slower in Cayucos.