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Best Pet Friendly Hotels on Highway 1
Highway 1 welcomes four-legged travelers to California’s most spectacular coastal stretch, along with their human companions. This legendary roadway beckons pet owners with accommodations that embrace furry folks as treasured guests. Temperate weather creates ideal conditions for year-round dog-friendly activities and adventures. These include canine-friendly beaches, scenic hiking trails…
Best Places to Eat on Highway 1
San Simeon
Dining is a major attraction along our stretch of Highway 1 for good reason: the food, the views, and the ambiance are world-class. And not just in one or two towns — options abound in every destination here.
Best Places to Stay Along Highway 1
Lodging along Highway 1 offers more than just a room — it’s your key to California’s most magnificent coastline. From San Simeon’s dramatic cliffs to Cambria’s enchanting streets, the best places to stay on Highway 1 combine dreamy coastal vibes with unexpected delights. Fall asleep to ocean waves and rise…
Best Restaurants & Dining in Avila Beach
Avila Beach
With sunshine, surf, sand, and salty air, Avila Beach feels a lot like a perfect, tucked-away paradise. Sweeten the deal — literally! — with delicious cuisine, and Avila Beach becomes downright irresistible. Fortunately for travelers of all tastes and budgets, Avila Beach offers some of the freshest dining around. Splurge…
Best Wine, Beer, and Food Festivals on the Central Coast
Cayucos
Coastal San Luis Obispo County indulges in any excuse to throw a party. These festivals get to the heart of what the Central Coast is all about: good food, good friends, and good vibes.
Biking Avila Beach
Avila Beach
For a beginners path, great for kids, try the Bob Jones Trail. Or visit Central Coast Outdoors for more recommendations.
Biking Pacific Coast Highway 1
San Simeon
An all-time favorite cycling route, Highway 1 offers spectacular views and challenging climbs with great restaurants, wineries and attractions along the way.
Bird Watching on the Central Coast
Los Osos
Ideal climate, terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Flyway makes the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 one of the finest birding regions in the world.
Bob Jones Bike Trail (Avila Beach)
San Luis Obispo
The Bob Jones Trail is the "City to the Sea" bike trail
Central Coast Polar Bear Dips
Cayucos
The SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1 boasts two “polar bear dips” on the first day of the year, both of which are beloved traditions.
Day Spa and Massage in Avila Beach
Avila Beach
Health and wellbeing have been hallmarks of Avila Beach since the 19th century, when hopeful oil drillers discovered natural hot springs there. The Avila Beach hot springs attracted visitors to “take the waters” as a way of healing ailments of many kinds. Celebrities, politicians, and VIPs — as…
Day Spa and Massage Retreats on Highway 1
Rejuvenate mind and body with relaxing Highway 1 spa and wellness experiences to suit every need. Whether you seek a refreshing facial or therapeutic massage, there’s countless ways to boost wellbeing along Highway 1. From soothing Big Sur spa and massage treatments to natural hot springs in Avila Beach, discover…
Day Trips on Highway 1
Welcome to California’s quintessential coastal journey, where Highway 1 unfurls an enviable collection of seaside escapes perfect for day trips from San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the Central Valley. While each destination charms visitors into staying longer, we’ve crafted flexible two-day itineraries that showcase the best experiences along this iconic…
Dog Friendly Activities Along Highway 1
California’s Central Coast provides a fun and safe playground for both dogs and their humans. Stay in dog-friendly lodging, dine in dog-friendly restaurants, and frolic on dog-friendly beaches, hikes and parks.
Downtown Stops Along Highway 1
Cambria
Who doesn’t love the hustle and bustle of an active downtown? Town greens and plazas provide a gateway to the best attractions a destination can offer, from historic landmarks to dining, shopping, and entertainment.
EV Road Trips Along Highway 1
Highway 1 is an excellent destination for electric vehicle drivers. With several electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on the route, explore ten small towns on a single charge. Planning ahead is important for any electric vehicle road trip and can add time onto your travel itinerary. For this reason, Highway…
Family Friendly Things to Do
Avila Beach
For easy-breezy family fun, nothing beats a hike. Lace up your walking shoes, grab a hat and a water bottle, and head out any of coastal San Luis Obispo County’s hundreds of hiking trails.
Farm to Table Near Highway 1
Nipomo
The stretch of Highway 1 between Ragged Point and Nipomo owes much of its magic to remarkably authentic farm-to-table abundance.

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Best Pet Friendly Hotels on Highway 1

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Best Restaurants & Dining in Avila Beach

Best Wine, Beer, and Food Festivals on the Central Coast

Biking Avila Beach

Biking Pacific Coast Highway 1

Bird Watching on the Central Coast

Bob Jones Bike Trail (Avila Beach)

Central Coast Polar Bear Dips

Day Spa and Massage in Avila Beach

Day Spa and Massage Retreats on Highway 1

Day Trips on Highway 1

Dog Friendly Activities Along Highway 1

Downtown Stops Along Highway 1

EV Road Trips Along Highway 1

Family Friendly Things to Do

Farm to Table Near Highway 1