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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  • Central Coast Aquarium Stewardship Travel Logo
    The mission of the Central Coast Aquarium is to cultivate a community dedicated to ocean stewardship. 
  • 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.
  • Heron Rookery

    Heron Rookery

    Morro Bay
    The Great Blue Herons and the Great and Snowy Egrets roost all year at the Rookery, located near the entrance of the Central Coast Natural History Museum. 
  • Kayak Horizons

    Kayak Horizons

    Morro Bay
    First timers to seasoned paddlers, we get you outfitted and exploring the 15 miles of protected waters in the beautiful Morro Bay Estuary/Bird Sanctuary.
  • Lopez Lake

    Lopez Lake

    Arroyo Grande
    Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for camping and leisure trips.
  • Avila Hot Springs

    Avila Hot Springs

    Avila Beach
    Come kick back and beat the heat while relaxing in the shade of the palm trees and ocean breezes.
  • Ragged Point Beach

    Ragged Point Beach

    San Simeon
    The beach is rather exotic with the black sand
  • 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.
  • Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock
    This beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites.
  • W.R. Hearst State Beach Stewardship Travel Logo
    William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach provides the scenery, sand, and surf for an ideal beach day on Highway 1. This beach once bustled as a whaling outpost, and later as a port for receiving antiquities to adorn W.R. Hearst’s hilltop estate.
  • Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area
    Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.
  • Point Sur Lightstation
    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.
  • Avila Beach Farmers Market
    Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with live entertainment, fresh fruits and vegetables, and artisan products ― all with a stunning ocean view.
  • Harmony Cellars Winery
    From buttery Chardonnays to crisp Pinot Gris, spicy Zinfandels and inky Petite Sirahs, Harmony Cellars has a wine to please any palate. 
  • Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande Valley Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo
    Explore the beautiful scenery and all that Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley have to offer
  • Electric Boat Rentals
    Each vessel travels at a comfortable 5 knots and since they are electric powered, there is no noise or fumes.
  • Cambria Activity Map Stewardship Travel Logo
    The Cambria Discovery Route highlights 24 points of interest along the northern coast of San Luis Obispo County. 
  • Black Lake Trail

    Black Lake Trail

    Arroyo Grande
    Black Lake Trail in the Arroyo Grande Valley is a 2 mile, easy to moderate hike out and back.