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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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  • Family Friendly Things to Do

    Family Friendly Things to Do

    Avila Beach
    For easy-breezy family fun, nothing beats a hike. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a hat and a water bottle, and head out any of coastal San Luis Obispo County’s hundreds of hiking trails.
  • Linn’s Farm Store

    Linn’s Farm Store

    Cambria
    Visit the farm store that started it all for the Linn family. The stand, where hours vary by season, is a ten-minute scenic drive from Cambria on Santa Rosa Creek Road.
  • Activity Map ~ Highway 1 Road Trip

    Activity Map ~ Highway 1 Road Trip

    See the sights and highlights along the Highway 1 Road Trip! Featuring 101 miles of adventure, the route stretches from the scenic coastline in Ragged Point south through the agricultural communities of Oceano and Nipomo.
  • Arroyo Grande Village

    Arroyo Grande Village

    Arroyo Grande
    The quaint, historic, and lively, Village of Arroyo Grande (Downtown), charms visitors with its one-of-a-kind shops, dining, and community events.
  • Hiking Los Osos Stewardship Travel Logo

    Hiking Los Osos

    Los Osos
    A hiker’s paradise, Los Osos lies in a valley at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Trails of all lengths span beaches, creeks, mountains, and bluffs.
  • Elfin Forest

    Elfin Forest

    Los Osos
    El Moro Elfin Forest Natural Area An ancient oak grove, the Elfin Forest is home to trees that grow only 4 to 20 feet tall.
  • Montaña de Oro State Park

    Montaña de Oro State Park

    Los Osos
    This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak.
  • Best Beaches on Highway 1 Stewardship Travel Logo

    Best Beaches on Highway 1

    Visitors can find a spectrum of options, with ideal beaches for sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife viewing, surfing, tidepooling, doggie fun or even dune-driving.
  • Hiking On Highway 1

    Hiking On Highway 1

    Highway 1
    Hiking along the Highway 1 Road Trip showcases the diversity of this abundant place. From Ragged Point to Nipomo, each corner of coastal SLO CAL has its own distinctive flora, fauna, and history.
  • The Hoosegow Jailhouse

    The Hoosegow Jailhouse

    Arroyo Grande
    The tiny one-room jailhouse over-looking downtown Arroyo Grande from Le Point Street is known as the Hoosegow.
  • Harmony Glassworks

    Harmony Glassworks

    Harmony
    Set in the heart of rural San Luis Obispo County, California lies Harmony.
  • Toast Tours

    Toast Tours

    Paso Robles
    An exciting, fun filled full-day experience making the most of your time in California’s stunning Central Coast.
  • San Simeon Pier

    San Simeon Pier

    San Simeon
    Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by ship and piers and wharfs were vitally important.
  • Cass House (Captain James Cass House)

    Cass House (Captain James Cass House)

    Cayucos
    Still standing as a restored inn and restaurant, Captain James Cass’s House is in downtown Cayucos.
  • Avila Beach Murals

    Avila Beach Murals

    Avila Beach
    The towers have become a popular “must-see” for both residents and visitors.
  • Free Online Trail Maps & Trail Work Volunteer Days Stewardship Travel Logo

    Free Online Trail Maps & Trail Work Volunteer Days

    San Luis Obispo County
    Visitors and local residents alike are invited to download free trail maps throughout the San Luis Obispo and the HWY 1 Discovery Route
  • Big Fish, Little Fish at Central Coast Aquarium Stewardship Travel Logo

    Big Fish, Little Fish at Central Coast Aquarium

    Avila Beach
    Join us for kids activities and storytime with hands-on interaction with tide pool animals and aquarium exploration.
  • Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

    Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

    Big Sur
    Highway 1 is most famous for its coastal views, so you'll definitely want to take the chance to hop out of your car and stroll along the Pacific Valley Bluff Trail.