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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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  • Mystery Thrill Seekers

    Mystery Thrill Seekers

    Cambria
    A "who did it" scavenger hunt played on a smart phone.
  • Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center

    Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center

    Oceano
    This facility provides our community and park visitors with new educational opportunities.
  • Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas

    Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas

    San Simeon
    The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.
  • Cambria Pickleball by the Sea

    Cambria Pickleball by the Sea

    Cambria
    Our club is growing and we invite you to come out and give this easy-to-learn, fun game with the funny name, "Pickleball," a try.  
  • SeaPhoto App

    SeaPhoto App

    San Simeon
    Teachers, students, beachgoers, researchers and others can now view a wealth of information about central California marine life
  • Morro Bay Estuary

    Morro Bay Estuary

    Morro Bay
    Morro Bay was designated a state estuary in 1994 and an “estuary of national significance” in 1995 as a result of a tireless community-based effort to protect this precious resource.
  • Salmon Creek Falls

    Salmon Creek Falls

    San Simeon
    Salmon Creek Falls is a natural, beautiful waterfall found on the Big Sur Pacific Coast Highway 1 located 3 miles north of Ragged Point Inn.
  • Sebastian’s General Store & Old San Simeon Village

    Sebastian’s General Store & Old San Simeon Village

    San Simeon
    Built in 1852 at the peak of the whaling industry, the Sebastian Brothers provided goods and services to whalers, fishermen, miners and neighboring ranches.
  • Main Street in Cambria

    Main Street in Cambria

    Cambria
    People come from around the world to visit the shops in Cambria. Our vibrant artist community includes designers, artists, craftspeople and you will find special treasures you will not see anywhere else.
  • Cayucos Tide Pools

    Cayucos Tide Pools

    Cayucos
    This little known town in central California has some great tide pool locations to explore.
  • Santa Maria Raceway

    Santa Maria Raceway

    Nipomo
    Enjoy a fast and loud Saturday night at the track!
  • Brown Butter Cookie Company

    Brown Butter Cookie Company

    Cayucos
    Featured in the New York Times, this sister-owned cookie company is nationally known for its signature sea salt cookie: a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread morsel with just a touch of sea salt. 
  • Central Coast Outdoors

    Central Coast Outdoors

    Morro Bay
    From the serene protected waters of Morro Bay to the rocky cliffs along Shell Beach, kayaking is a sport that can be enjoyed by all. 
  • Nipomo Native Garden Volunteer Days Stewardship Travel Logo

    Nipomo Native Garden Volunteer Days

    Nipomo
    The site is in the final stages of being restored to a native botanical garden which will feature native plant communities endemic to the Nipomo Mesa and dunes complex.
  • Walk Back in Time: Cambria Museum & Historic Buildings Self-Guided Walking Tour Stewardship Travel Logo

    Walk Back in Time: Cambria Museum & Historic Buildings Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Cambria
    Visitors and locals alike enjoy the self-guided walking tour that visits 26 historic structures throughout the small and welcoming town.
  • San Simeon Visitor Center

    San Simeon Visitor Center

    San Simeon
    Need help planning your San Simeon escape? Have questions about everything there is to see, do and experience here? 
  • Cayucos Visitor Center

    Cayucos Visitor Center

    Cayucos
    Listen to the quiet and stillness that only a small town in an untouched countryside can provide. 
  • Los Osos & Baywood Park Visitor Center

    Los Osos & Baywood Park Visitor Center

    Los Osos
    This hidden gem of the Central Coast is just a 20-minute drive from San Luis Obispo along cattle grazing, lush agricultural countryside, and a short 3-mile scenic drive from Morro Bay.