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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Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Baywood Park Pier

    Baywood Park Pier

    Los Osos
    The current pier in Baywood Park is the fourth pier to have been built in the small community.
  • 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.
  • Lampton Cliffs Park

    Lampton Cliffs Park

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