Things To Do

San Simeon is reliable and popular in the spring among local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells.

From Lopez Lake to Big Falls Trail, Cougar Trail and many more, Arroyo Grande has plenty of hikes worth exploring.

When it comes to Cambria hiking trails, you’ll find deep pine forests, coastal bluffs, and famous boardwalks - find moonstones and hidden treasures.

Our Central Coast beach towns offer waves suitable for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing and boogie boarding.

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

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.

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. 

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.

Leave everything behind re-immerse yourself in the natural world by foot.

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

Try out Oso Flaco Lake, one of the most scenic natural areas all along California’s coast!

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

Grab some hiking shoes and water and leave everything else behind as you immerse yourself in endless hiking trails throughout Wine Coast Country.

Come kick back and beat the heat while relaxing in the shade of the palm trees and ocean breezes.

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.

This beach is a coastal frontage park featuring outstanding picnic sites.

The beach is rather exotic with the black sand

Located just ten miles east of Arroyo Grande, Lopez Lake Recreation Area is one of the top choices for camping and leisure trips.