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.

Featured Attractions

Hearst Castle

Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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Arts & Culture

Beaches

Biking

Fishing

Golfing

Hiking

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  • Dairy Creek Golf Course

    Dairy Creek Golf Course

    San Luis Obispo
    Dairy Creek designed by architect John Harbottle (Stevenson Ranch, Genoa Lakes) offers an unforgettable “links style” golf experience nestled in the El Chorro Valley. 
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort

    Avila Beach Golf Resort

    Avila Beach
    The Avila Beach Golf Resort is the most well known of the Central Coast Golf Courses.
  • Sea Pines Golf Course

    Sea Pines Golf Course

    Los Osos
    Sea Pines Golf Course is home to the Central Coast Golf Trail.
  • Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande Valley Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande Valley Activity Map

    San Luis Obispo
    Explore the beautiful scenery and all that Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley have to offer
  • 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. 
  • 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
  • Blacklake Golf Resort

    Blacklake Golf Resort

    Nipomo
    Located between Santa Maria and Pismo Beach, Blacklake Golf Resort is the Central Coast's only 27 hole golf resort.
  • Monarch Dunes Golf Course

    Monarch Dunes Golf Course

    Nipomo
    Monarch Dunes features both the award-winning championship "Old Course" as well as the newly opened 12-hole Challenge Course, both designed by Damian Pascuzzo & Steve Pate.
  • Monarch Butterfly Groves on Highway 1 Stewardship Travel Logo

    Monarch Butterfly Groves on Highway 1

    Pismo Beach
    The site is part of an Audubon Nature Preserve, featuring a vegetative restoration project and access trails to monarchs and other scenic areas within the preserve.