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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Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hazard Canyon Reef

    Hazard Canyon Reef

    Los Osos
    Hazard Canyon Reef, located within Montaña de Oro State Park, is a gorgeous beach with tide pools and scenic views.
  • Whale Rock Reservoir

    Whale Rock Reservoir

    Cayucos
    Bird watchers and fishermen will enjoy this tranquil out-of-the-way spot
  • Beach Access Points

    Beach Access Points

    Cambria
    Cambria has several beach access points located throughout town. 
  • 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.
  • Santa Rosa Creek Trail

    Santa Rosa Creek Trail

    Cambria
    This trail reaches the Fiscalini Ranch near the Ridge trail.
  • 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.
  • 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." 
  • Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center Docent-Led Walks

    Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center Docent-Led Walks

    Guadalupe
    The Dunes Center hosts a wide variety of events and activities for members, students, volunteers, and the general public.
  • Leffingwell Landing

    Leffingwell Landing

    Cambria
    Leffingwell Landing is a scenic spot to sit and enjoy the scenery.
  • Oceano Campground Nature Center

    Oceano Campground Nature Center

    Oceano
    Oceano Campground, located within Pismo State Beach, offers all kinds of attractions
  • Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

    Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve

    Pismo Beach
    Towering, wind-sculpted sand dunes, a large pocket lake and unique freshwater wetland
  • Bob Jones Trail

    Bob Jones Trail

    San Luis Obispo
    The Bob Jones Trail is the "City to the Sea" bike trail
  • Avila Beach Hiking Stewardship Travel Logo

    Avila Beach Hiking

    Avila Beach
    A trekker’s paradise, Avila Beach boasts a wide variety of hikes and trails, from challenging to casual.