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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  • Point San Luis Lighthouse History Tours Stewardship Travel Logo

    Point San Luis Lighthouse History Tours

    San Luis Obispo
    Docent-led Lighthouse tours arriving via the historic trolley are held every Wednesday and Saturday
  • Piedras Blancas Motel

    Piedras Blancas Motel

    San Simeon
    Piedras Blancas Motel is a vintage roadside motel-and-diner complex located along the Central Coast of California approximately seven miles north of the historic village of San Simeon.
  • 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. 
  • Oceano Airport

    Oceano Airport

    Oceano
    The County Airport in Oceano is located just a few minutes walk from some of the most beautiful coastline in California.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Chinese Temple

    Chinese Temple

    Cambria
    The Temples were moved, but preserved in a house located on Center Street
  • Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Stewardship Travel Logo

    Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

    San Simeon
    Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station Stewardship Travel Logo

    Piedras Blancas Light Station

    San Simeon
    The Piedras Blancas Light Station stands as a monument to maritime days gone by. The lighthouse, built in 1875 and still in operation today, offers 2-hour tours of its interior and grounds, year-round.
  • Pinedorado Grounds, Historic Jailhouse, Fresnel Lens

    Pinedorado Grounds, Historic Jailhouse, Fresnel Lens

    Cambria
    Since 1949, celebrating Labor Day weekend in Cambria has meant Pinedorado Days, an event recognizing Cambria’s rich history.
  • Avila Beach Pier

    Avila Beach Pier

    Avila Beach
    Now, Avila Beach Pier is 1,685 feet long and is intended for tourist strolling as well as recreational fishing. 
  • Cayucos Veterans Hall

    Cayucos Veterans Hall

    Cayucos
    The Cayucos Veteran's Hall is a meeting and rental hall facility available to the public. 
  • Historic Cemetery

    Historic Cemetery

    Cayucos
    Situated on the east side of Ocean Boulevard, in a little valley is the town of Cayucos’s only cemetery.
  • Historic Windmill

    Historic Windmill

    Cayucos
    The historic windmill is located just north of Cayucos on Highway 1.
  • Historic Cemetery

    Historic Cemetery

    Cambria
    The Cambria Community Cemetery officially know as the Cambria Cemetery District, truly the only California cemetery in the pines by the sea.
  • Rotary Peace through Service Garden

    Rotary Peace through Service Garden

    Cambria
    The Rotary Peace through Service Garden is a living memorial dedicated January 11, 2014 by the Rotary Clubs of Cambria and the American Legion.
  • Cambria Historical Museum

    Cambria Historical Museum

    Cambria
    Built into one of Cambria’s oldest homes, the Guthrie-Bianchini House, this museum stands right downtown in Cambria’s East Village.
  • Historic Huasna Townsite Drive/Ride

    Historic Huasna Townsite Drive/Ride

    Arroyo Grande
    The roads surrounding Huasna Valley offer stunning views and can be enjoyed either by car or bicycle.