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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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  • Hiking in Cayucos

    Hiking in Cayucos

    Cayucos
    Sweeping coastal views and a temperate climate make hiking the trails in and around Cayucos a must-do. Ready to hit the trail?
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    Avila Beach Hiking

    Avila Beach
    A trekker’s paradise, Avila Beach boasts a wide variety of hikes and trails, from challenging to casual.
  • Surfing Avila Beach

    Surfing Avila Beach

    Avila Beach
    Our Central Coast beach towns offer waves suitable for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing and boogie boarding.
  • Heron Rookery

    Heron Rookery

    Morro Bay
    The Great Blue Herons and the Great and Snowy Egrets roost all year at the Rookery, located near the entrance of the Central Coast Natural History Museum. 
  • Surfing Cayucos

    Surfing Cayucos

    Cayucos
    The Cayucos Pier is a decent spot for beginners, and it's great for families who want the quintessential surf town experience that is quiet, uncrowded and laid back.
  • Kayak Horizons

    Kayak Horizons

    Morro Bay
    First timers to seasoned paddlers, we get you outfitted and exploring the 15 miles of protected waters in the beautiful Morro Bay Estuary/Bird Sanctuary.
  • Oceano Surfing

    Oceano Surfing

    Oceano
    Whether you're a pro or just starting out, we have the perfect weather and the right wave for you to ride into shore.
  • Cambria Hikes

    Cambria Hikes

    Cambria
    When it comes to Cambria hiking trails, you’ll find deep pine forests, coastal bluffs, and famous boardwalks - find moonstones and hidden treasures.
  • W.R. Hearst State Beach Stewardship Travel Logo

    W.R. Hearst State Beach

    San Simeon
    William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach provides the scenery, sand, and surf for an ideal beach day on Highway 1. This beach once bustled as a whaling outpost, and later as a port for receiving antiquities to adorn W.R. Hearst’s hilltop estate.
  • Avila Hot Springs

    Avila Hot Springs

    Avila Beach
    Come kick back and beat the heat while relaxing in the shade of the palm trees and ocean breezes.
  • Ragged Point Beach

    Ragged Point Beach

    San Simeon
    The beach is rather exotic with the black sand
  • Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock

    Morro Bay Beach and Morro Rock

    Morro Bay
    This beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites.
  • Lopez Lake

    Lopez Lake

    Arroyo Grande
    Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for camping and leisure trips.
  • Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

    Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve and Marine Conservation Area

    Ragged Point
    Explore California's underwater parks without getting your feet wet through a new online tour.
  • Point Sur Lightstation

    Point Sur Lightstation

    Monterey
    Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just offshore in Big Sur, California.
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    Edna Valley & Arroyo Grande Valley Activity Map

    San Luis Obispo
    Explore the beautiful scenery and all that Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley have to offer
  • Scuba Diving

    Scuba Diving

    Morro Bay
    SLO Divers offers scuba diving excursions for spear fishing, photography and sightseeing. 
  • Electric Boat Rentals

    Electric Boat Rentals

    Morro Bay
    Each vessel travels at a comfortable 5 knots and since they are electric powered, there is no noise or fumes.