Things To Do

Take a seaside stroll … The Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Since 1954 Virg's Landing in Morro Bay has been an icon for sportfishing, whale watching and private charter on the Central Coast. 

The trail is close to 3 miles and is open to hikers, dogs and mountain bikes. 

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

A kayak trip from Spooner's Cove in Montaña de Oro to Morro Rock offers spectacular views and challenging conditions.

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.

Dwarf oaks grow in a mineral-depleted soil of “relic” sand dunes

Long known to locals as a place to get the freshest produce around, Hayashi Fruit and Vegetable Stand in Oceano is open year-round. 

We live for surf, and have shared our passion for surfing with hundreds of people since 1996.

When it comes to old-fashioned fun and farm-fresh flavor, the Avila Valley Barn fits the bill. Once a tiny fruit stand, the Avila Barn now offers a petting zoo, hayrides, gift store, sweet shop and bakery.

Trails lead among Monterey Cypress and eucalyptus to two freshwater ponds, and around a salt marsh to the edge of Morro Bay.

Off the beaten path, this award winning artist's studio is in a charming rural area of the Arroyo Grande Valley. 

At the north end of Pecho Road in Los Osos, you'll find access to the Morro Bay Estuary. 

The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse is a one-room school house that was built in 1901, on the property of Joseph Jatta, a site which is now under the water of Lake Lopez.

When it comes to whale watching, the Central Coast boasts an embarrassment of riches, especially along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Here, whales, dolphins, sea otters, seals and seabirds play within full view of the shoreline.

Free of chain stores and brimming with charm, Cambria invites you to exit the beaten path and explore one of California's truly unique destinations.

Go back in time to the lonely and blustery life of the lighthouse keeper with a visit to the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse.

The sandy beach offers mild weather, watersports such as surfing and swimming, tidepooling.