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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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Cayucos Pier

Oceano Dunes

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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  • Pico Creek Surf Spot

    Pico Creek Surf Spot

    Cambria
    Longboard, short board or kite surfer...all are welcome at Pico Creek Surf Spot
  • Central Coast Sailing & Whale Watching

    Central Coast Sailing & Whale Watching

    San Luis Obispo
    Sail with us aboard "Spirit" our Beneteau 44 foot sailing vessel out of the pristine waters of San Luis Obispo Bay.
  • Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony Headlands State Park

    Harmony
    The Harmony Headlands trail offer spectacular, panoramic ocean views
  • Moonstone Beach

    Moonstone Beach

    Cambria
    Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect for beachcombing.
  • Whale Rock Reservoir

    Whale Rock Reservoir

    Cayucos
    Bird watchers and fishermen will enjoy this tranquil out-of-the-way spot
  • Santa Rosa Creek Trail

    Santa Rosa Creek Trail

    Cambria
    This trail reaches the Fiscalini Ranch near the Ridge trail.
  • Shamel Park

    Shamel Park

    Cambria
    Not many American cities have parks with beautiful ocean views.
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station Stewardship Travel Logo

    Piedras Blancas Light Station

    San Simeon
    The Piedras Blancas Light Station stands as a monument to maritime days gone by. The lighthouse, built in 1875 and still in operation today, offers 2-hour tours of its interior and grounds, year-round.
  • Fern Canyon Henry Kluck Memorial Trail

    Fern Canyon Henry Kluck Memorial Trail

    Cambria
    This trail passes through Fern Canyon, crosses Fern Drive and dead ends in a chaparral near Highway 1.
  • San Simeon State Park

    San Simeon State Park

    Cambria
    San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.
  • Seaweed Express

    Seaweed Express

    San Luis Obispo
    Seaweed Express offers adventure boat tours from Port San Luis at Avila Beach.
  • Strawberry Canyon Trail

    Strawberry Canyon Trail

    Cambria
    The Strawberry Canyon trail is a large loop.  It is a secluded trail where you walk among towering pines.
  • Avila Beach Paddlesports

    Avila Beach Paddlesports

    Avila Beach
    Explore the pristine waters, sea caves, and secret beaches of Avila Beach - the hidden gem of San Luis Obispo County - with Avila Beach Paddlesports.
  • Sculpture Garden

    Sculpture Garden

    Nipomo
    The Sculpture Garden at Trilogy at Monarch Dunes is an outdoor plaza that creates a dynamic arrival experience
  • Cerro San Luis Obispo Trail

    Cerro San Luis Obispo Trail

    San Luis Obispo
    Cerro San Luis Obispo is the large morro looming over San Luis Obispo with the big "M." 
  • Cayucos Beach Playground

    Cayucos Beach Playground

    Cayucos
    There are picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, and outside showers available. 
  • Avila Beach Pier

    Avila Beach Pier

    Avila Beach
    Now, Avila Beach Pier is 1,685 feet long and is intended for tourist strolling as well as recreational fishing. 
  • Avila Beach Promenade

    Avila Beach Promenade

    Avila Beach
    The Avila Beach Promenade is located in the heart of downtown and is the center of most activities and events.