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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Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • Pecho Coast Trail Docent Hikes to Point San Luis Lighthouse with PG&E Stewardship Travel Logo

    Pecho Coast Trail Docent Hikes to Point San Luis Lighthouse with PG&E

    San Luis Obispo
    The secluded beaches, rugged cliffs and broad coastal terraces of the Pecho Coast have been privately owned and inaccessible to the public since the Spanish Mission Period. 
  • San Carpoforo Creek

    San Carpoforo Creek

    San Simeon
    The San Carpoforo Creek Beach Access is the northernmost portion of the state-owned properties in Hearst San Simeon State Park.
  • Harford Pier

    Harford Pier

    San Luis Obispo
    A small town relic, the Harford Pier is a historic monument to the bygone eras of sea commerce 
  • Ontario Ridge Trail

    Ontario Ridge Trail

    San Luis Obispo
    Ontario Ridge Trail is a rugged, sometimes-steep track crossing a 700-foot hill above the Shell Beach bluff, with spectacular ocean views.
  • Pasadena Drive Beach Access

    Pasadena Drive Beach Access

    Los Osos
    Hiking, kayaking and a labyrinth!
  • California Coastal National Monument

    California Coastal National Monument

    San Simeon
    Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation
  • Horizon Hike over Edna Valley

    Horizon Hike over Edna Valley

    San Luis Obispo
    Enjoy a mild hike, learn about the vines as you walk through them and take in a 360-degree view of the valley.
  • South Bay Community Center

    South Bay Community Center

    Los Osos
    Built in 1986 by the citizens of Los Osos, the South Bay Community Center is unique in that its funds for operation come entirely from rentals and private donations.
  • Oceano Park Campground & Lagoon

    Oceano Park Campground & Lagoon

    Oceano
    Oceano Park and Campground was once a favorite hunting and fishing ground of the Chumash Indians.
  • Arroyo Laguna Beach

    Arroyo Laguna Beach

    San Simeon
    Arroyo Laguna Beach is a windsurfing and kiteboarding spot along the northern San Luis Obispo Coast.
  • Santa Rosa Chapel & Cambria Cemetery

    Santa Rosa Chapel & Cambria Cemetery

    Cambria
    The Santa Rosa Chapel, a National Historic Registry landmark and one of the oldest churches in San Luis Obispo County, was built in 1870.
  • Lampton Cliffs Park

    Lampton Cliffs Park

    Cambria
    Lampton Cliffs Park is a 2.1-acre park with trails and benches overlooking the sea.
  • 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
  • Chinese Temple

    Chinese Temple

    Cambria
    The Temples were moved, but preserved in a house located on Center Street
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Sandspit Beach

    Sandspit Beach

    Los Osos
    A secluded place to enjoy nature
  • 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.