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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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Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • San Carpoforo Creek

    San Carpoforo Creek

    San Simeon
    The San Carpoforo Creek Beach Access is the northernmost portion of the state-owned properties in Hearst San Simeon State Park.
  • Ontario Ridge Trail

    Ontario Ridge Trail

    San Luis Obispo
    Ontario Ridge Trail is a rugged, sometimes-steep track crossing a 700-foot hill above the Shell Beach bluff, with spectacular ocean views.
  • Oceano Park Campground & Lagoon

    Oceano Park Campground & Lagoon

    Oceano
    Oceano Park and Campground was once a favorite hunting and fishing ground of the Chumash Indians.
  • California Coastal National Monument

    California Coastal National Monument

    San Simeon
    Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation
  • Arroyo Laguna Beach

    Arroyo Laguna Beach

    San Simeon
    Arroyo Laguna Beach is a windsurfing and kiteboarding spot along the northern San Luis Obispo Coast.
  • Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Stewardship Travel Logo

    Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

    San Simeon
    Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.
  • Junge Ranch Trail

    Junge Ranch Trail

    San Simeon
    Junge Ranch Trail - Hearst San Simeon State Park is a 2.2 mile out and back trail located near Cambria
  • Baywood Park Pier

    Baywood Park Pier

    Los Osos
    The current pier in Baywood Park is the fourth pier to have been built in the small community.
  • Lampton Cliffs Park

    Lampton Cliffs Park

    Cambria
    Lampton Cliffs Park is a 2.1-acre park with trails and benches overlooking the sea.
  • Sandspit Beach

    Sandspit Beach

    Los Osos
    A secluded place to enjoy nature
  • Camp Ocean Pines

    Camp Ocean Pines

    Cambria
    Our camp in Cambria was established in 1946 to serve the community as a non-profit camp and a conference center.
  • Black Hill Trail

    Black Hill Trail

    Morro Bay
    From the mountain's 640-foot summit, you can view the Morro Bay Estuary, the sand spit, and the hills of nearby Montaña de Oro.
  • Quarry Trail

    Quarry Trail

    Los Osos
    The Quarry Trail skirts the southern flank of Cerro Cabrillo, past the rubble piles of an abandoned quarry site used for road construction in the 1950s.
  • Hazard Canyon Reef

    Hazard Canyon Reef

    Los Osos
    Hazard Canyon Reef, located within Montaña de Oro State Park, is a gorgeous beach with tide pools and scenic views.
  • Bluff Trail

    Bluff Trail

    Los Osos
    A 3.4 mile roundtrip hike that takes you along the coastal bluffs, passing tide pools, beaches and a scenic rocky coastline
  • Chablis Cruises

    Chablis Cruises

    Morro Bay
    Chablis is a unique, 50-foot, two-story riverboat that graces the gentle waters of Morro Bay Harbor
  • Covell’s California Clydesdales

    Covell’s California Clydesdales

    Cambria
    A trip to the ranch is the perfect experience for horse and nature lovers of all ages. It will be an experience you will never forget and an experience you won't be able to find anywhere else.
  • Shamel Park

    Shamel Park

    Cambria
    Not many American cities have parks with beautiful ocean views.