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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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  • Lampton Cliffs Park

    Lampton Cliffs Park

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

    Cuesta Inlet

    Los Osos
    Cuesta Inlet in the bay of Los Osos is private property and has been enjoyed by many for years.
  • Camp Ocean Pines

    Camp Ocean Pines

    Cambria
    Our camp in Cambria was established in 1946 to serve the community as a non-profit camp and a conference center.
  • Sandspit Beach

    Sandspit Beach

    Los Osos
    A secluded place to enjoy nature
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Chablis Cruises

    Chablis Cruises

    Morro Bay
    Chablis is a unique, 50-foot, two-story riverboat that graces the gentle waters of Morro Bay Harbor
  • Covell’s California Clydesdales

    Covell’s California Clydesdales

    Cambria
    A trip to the ranch is the perfect experience for horse and nature lovers of all ages. It will be an experience you will never forget and an experience you won't be able to find anywhere else.
  • Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony
    The Harmony Headlands trail offer spectacular, panoramic ocean views
  • Beach Access Points

    Beach Access Points

    Cambria
    Cambria has several beach access points located throughout town. 
  • Central Coast Sailing & Whale Watching

    Central Coast Sailing & Whale Watching

    San Luis Obispo
    Sail with us aboard "Spirit" our Beneteau 44 foot sailing vessel out of the pristine waters of San Luis Obispo Bay.
  • 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.
  • Shamel Park

    Shamel Park

    Cambria
    Not many American cities have parks with beautiful ocean views.
  • Whale Rock Reservoir

    Whale Rock Reservoir

    Cayucos
    Bird watchers and fishermen will enjoy this tranquil out-of-the-way spot
  • Gardens at Cambria Pines Lodge

    Gardens at Cambria Pines Lodge

    Cambria
    Photography of the grounds and gardens is encouraged, so if you are looking for ideas for your garden, please stop by Cambria Pines Lodge and be inspired.
  • 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.
  • 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.