Things To Do

California’s Central Coast provides a fun and safe playground for both dogs and their humans. Stay in dog-friendly lodging, dine in dog-friendly restaurants, and frolic on dog-friendly beaches, hikes and parks.

Hiking along the Highway 1 Discovery Route showcases the diversity of this abundant place. From Ragged Point to Nipomo, each corner of coastal SLO CAL has its own distinctive flora, fauna, and history.

The tiny one-room jailhouse over-looking downtown Arroyo Grande from Le Point Street is known as the Hoosegow.

Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by ship and piers and wharfs were vitally important.

Still standing as a restored inn and restaurant, Captain James Cass’s House is in downtown Cayucos.

Creative inspiration runs wild at “The Place” - Oceano’s arts co-op on Hwy 1.

The towers have become a popular “must-see” for both residents and visitors.

Visitors and local residents alike are invited to download free trail maps throughout the San Luis Obispo and the HWY 1 Discovery Route

Highway 1 is most famous for its coastal views, so you'll definitely want to take the chance to hop out of your car and stroll along the Pacific Valley Bluff Trail.

The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

Avila's fresh water stream micro estuary and salt water coastline provide a perfect place to eat and rest before continuing on their journey.

This facility provides our community and park visitors with new educational opportunities.

Teachers, students, beachgoers, researchers and others can now view a wealth of information about central California marine life

Morro Bay was designated a state estuary in 1994 and an “estuary of national significance” in 1995 as a result of a tireless community-based effort to protect this precious resource.

Salmon Creek Falls is a natural, beautiful waterfall found on the Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 located 3 miles north of Ragged Point Inn.

People come from around the world to visit the shops in Cambria. Our vibrant artist community includes designers, artists, craftspeople and you will find special treasures you will not see anywhere else.

This little known town in central California has some great tide pool locations to explore.

This hidden gem of the Central Coast is just a 20-minute drive from San Luis Obispo along cattle grazing, lush agricultural countryside, and a short 3-mile scenic drive from Morro Bay.