Highway 1 Road Trip - Must-See Spot

Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cayucos

Cayucos

With 100 miles of Pacific coastline, our stretch of Highway 1 boasts abundant sea life including marine mammals, tide pools, and kelp forests.

Downtown Stops Along Highway 1

Cambria

Who doesn’t love the hustle and bustle of an active downtown? Town greens and plazas provide a gateway to the best attractions a destination can offer, from historic landmarks to dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Wildflowers on Highway 1

Cambria

Brittlebrush, poppies, bluebells, lupine, sand verbena, and evening primrose are just a handful of the incredible wildflowers that bloom on the Central Coast.

Fishing California’s Highway 1

San Simeon

Plentiful waters invite fishing of all sorts here on our special stretch of Highway 1. Find yourself on an uncrowded white sand beach, surf fishing any one of our 100 miles of coastline.

Surfing Spots on Highway 1

San Simeon

Once called “The Lost Coast” by Surfer Magazine, this rugged stretch of coastline boasts some of the best-kept secret surf spots in California.

Shopping on Highway 1

Cambria

Find locally-made art, ceramics, cheeses, wine, furniture, surfboards, herb and spice blends, soaps, candles, glasswares, jewelry, breads, books, souvenirs, clothing and more.

Best Places to Eat on Highway 1

San Simeon

Dining is a major attraction along our stretch of Highway 1 for good reason: the food, the views, and the ambiance are world-class. And not just in one or two towns — options abound in every destination here.

Golf Courses of Highway 1

Our unique stretch of Highway 1 boasts mild year-round weather, picture-perfect ocean views, sandy beaches and wine country — ideal conditions for golf.

Tide Pools and Sea Life of Highway 1

Wherever you roam along Highway 1, the ocean never lies far away. In the 57 miles of coastline between Ragged Point and Nipomo, the Pacific Ocean defines the landscape.

Farm to Table Near Highway 1

Nipomo

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Nipomo owes much of its magic to remarkably authentic farm-to-table abundance.

Scenic Drive: Your Highway 1 Road Trip

San Simeon

If you want the inside scoop on the best places to stop while driving the Pacific Coast Highway, you’ll need inspiration from a knowledgeable guide. Take your road trip on Highway 1 now.

Biking Ragged Point and San Simeon

San Simeon

The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and San Simeon offers some of the most sought-after cycling in the world.

Wine Country Biking

Arroyo Grande

The most scenic way to experience wine country is from the saddle of a bicycle. In the Edna Valley, enjoy the ride of your life.

Biking Pacific Coast Highway 1

San Simeon

An all-time favorite cycling route, Highway 1 offers spectacular views and challenging climbs with great restaurants, wineries and attractions along the way.