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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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Hearst Castle

Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • Baywood Park-Los Osos Farmers Market

    Baywood Park-Los Osos Farmers Market

    Los Osos
    Although it takes up just one block, the Baywood/Los Osos Market is small but mighty.
  • Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

    Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

    Arroyo Grande
    Weekly market in small town Arroyo Grande
  • Cayucos Kayaking

    Cayucos Kayaking

    Cayucos
    You Oughta Play with Otters
  • Cambria Farmers Market

    Cambria Farmers Market

    Cambria
    Sponsored by the Cambria Lions Club, the Cambria Farmers Market happens every Friday afternoon, year-round, at the Veteran's Memorial Building parking lot.
  • Steve’s ATV Rentals

    Steve’s ATV Rentals

    Oceano
    The best family fun for the Oceano area including the Oceano Dunes!
  • Highway 46 Scenic Drive

    Highway 46 Scenic Drive

    Cambria
    Beginning at the forested seaside town of Cambria, where houses are built on stilts to mimic the stately pines that surround them, pick up scenic Highway 46 for a long and leisurely drive. 
  • High Ridge Trail

    High Ridge Trail

    Arroyo Grande
    High Ridge Trail passes a series of steep canyons east of Lopez Lake along a fire ridge. 
  • 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"
  • San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier

    San Simeon Cove, Point and Pier

    San Simeon
    One of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as the extended tip of a crescent that begins along a white sand beach called San Simeon Cove.
  • Trout Creek Trail

    Trout Creek Trail

    Arroyo Grande
    Looking for an equestrian-friendly trail? 
  • 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.
  • Luffa Farm

    Luffa Farm

    Nipomo
    A Farm for Skin
  • Oceano Fishing

    Oceano Fishing

    Oceano
    Bring your pole, bucket and bait.
  • Nipomo Swapmeet & Fleamarket

    Nipomo Swapmeet & Fleamarket

    Nipomo
    More than a swap meet, more than a flea market, this is where everyone goes to find anything—especially a bargain.
  • Oso Flaco Lake Stewardship Travel Logo

    Oso Flaco Lake

    Arroyo Grande
    Just north of Guadalupe, California, lies one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast, Oso Flaco Lake.
  • Rutiz Family Farms

    Rutiz Family Farms

    Oceano
    At Rutiz Family Farms, it isn't just about growing fruits and vegetables, but about redefining a relationship between a community and the farmer.
  • 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