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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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  • 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.
  • Beach Access Points

    Beach Access Points

    Cambria
    Cambria has several beach access points located throughout town. 
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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." 
  • Historic Windmill

    Historic Windmill

    Cayucos
    The historic windmill is located just north of Cayucos on Highway 1.
  • Olde Port Beach

    Olde Port Beach

    San Luis Obispo
    This is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis.
  • Rotary Peace through Service Garden

    Rotary Peace through Service Garden

    Cambria
    The Rotary Peace through Service Garden is a living memorial dedicated January 11, 2014 by the Rotary Clubs of Cambria and the American Legion.