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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Hearst Castle

Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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Beaches

Biking

Fishing

Golfing

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  • San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

    San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

    San Luis Obispo
    The San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum was founded as a regional, non-profit educational museum for the public benefit. 
  • Heritage House Garden & Museum

    Heritage House Garden & Museum

    Arroyo Grande
    The Heritage House was built in the late 1800's. Records show that the house was sold to Charles A. Pitkin in 1895. In 1906 the house was sold to Dr. H.S. Walters and was known as "Dr. Walter's Sanatorium."
  • Paulding History House

    Paulding History House

    Arroyo Grande
    Doctor Paulding, also a talented woodworker, spent many hours working on carvings which can be seen in the house along with countless other artifacts, among them the only authentic Chumash Indian basket in the County.
  • Historic Houses of Nipomo

    Historic Houses of Nipomo

    Nipomo
    The Dana-Powers House and Kaleidscope Inn in Nipomom
  • Barn Museum

    Barn Museum

    Arroyo Grande
    The "Barn" is the South County Historical Society's Museum Annex which houses a variety of antique vehicles and agricultural artifacts from the South County area.
  • Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

    Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

    Ragged Point
    Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.
  • Point Sur Lightstation

    Point Sur Lightstation

    Monterey
    Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just offshore in Big Sur, California.
  • 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
  • Cambria Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Cambria Activity Map

    Cambria
    The Cambria Discovery Route highlights 24 points of interest along the northern coast of San Luis Obispo County. 
  • 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. 
  • Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing

    Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing

    Los Osos
    Rod Baker describes himself as a "self taught" independent glass artist, beginning with stained glass over 30 years ago.
  • Oceano & Nipomo Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo

    Oceano & Nipomo Activity Map

    Oceano
    Explore Oceano as part of the Highway 1 Road Trip. 
  • Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville

    Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville

    Oceano
    The Great American Melodrama brings old-timey entertainment and belly laughs to visitors of all ages. Audience participation is encouraged. Come watch.
  • Swinging Bridge

    Swinging Bridge

    Arroyo Grande
    The only one of its kind in California, it is in the middle of town in an area known as "The Village"
  • Rancho Nipomo Historical Dana Adobe Visit Stewardship Travel Logo

    Rancho Nipomo Historical Dana Adobe Visit

    Nipomo
    A Living History Lesson
  • 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
  • Old Edna Townsite

    Old Edna Townsite

    San Luis Obispo
    This historic property serves as the hub of all that's happening in Edna Valley Wine Country, with wine tasting, the esteemed Old Edna and more.
  • Harmony Dairy and Town – Population: 18

    Harmony Dairy and Town – Population: 18

    Harmony
    Blink and you’ll miss it … the tiny town of Harmony