Blog Posts for Avila Beach

Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

In this slow-paced rural region, artisan communities are connected both to each other and the natural world, working against backdrops of olive groves, cool valleys and a coastline blanketed in early-morning mist.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

Gas up the car, grab your favorite pair of sunglasses and clear your calendar for an exciting event season along Highway 1!

These aren't your everyday beach hikes! Pull on those hiking boots, grab your walking stick and suspend your disbelief.

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

Take a walk on the wild side! Discover Highway 1’s most surprising wildlife viewing tips this winter, the perfect time to catch awe-inspiring animals and sea life in action.

Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1—and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with it—isn’t just a roadway. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right!

You march to the beat of your own drum. Folks take notice when you enter a room. You’re always immersed in the next cultural craze before anyone else in your friend group. Take a bow: you're a trendsetter!

From Fodor’s TravelHighlights from the highway.Pack the cell phone charger, sunscreen, and extra snacks, and get ready to hit the road for the ultimate road trip on California’s Highway 1. The treasured highway, spanning 656 total miles, jogs along the coast through diverse micro-environments, including undulating hills,…

Cliff-climbers, ocean paddlers and eager explorers of all ages: If top secret thrills, chills and action are what you seek, look no further. We’re unveiling Highway 1’s most enticing hidden romps along the sea, sand and sky!

On California’s Central Coast stretch of Highway 1, a low-key exploration of wineries, restaurants and nature.

Craving an unforgettable meal served off the beaten path? Follow your discerning taste buds to Highway 1, where a secret treasure trove of delectable dining experiences await the bold, the curious and the hungry.

From breathtaking ocean views coveted by nature photographers of all levels to sunny beachside photo opps ready for family smiles, you’ll soon discover why Highway 1 is known as one of the most photogenic coastal wonders in the world.