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Ready for a colorful mood boost? Discover vibrant California wildflowers blooming along Highway 1 this Spring. With rain and a lot of sun, a multitude of petals emerge across our scenic slice of California coastline.

With plenty of outdoor fun, seaside dining, wildlife viewing & culture to discover, here are the top 10 reasons to explore the Cambria coast:

Vacation days were made to be enjoyed! Spend your hard-earned days off along Highway 1.

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.

When you Travel for Good on your Highway 1 Road Trip, you’ll do more than discover scenic views and exciting wildlife experiences. Thanks to the following itineraries, you can leave our special slice of California coastline even better than you found it! View Elephant Seals in the morning and Monarch butterflies in the afternoon, participate […]

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.

Ready for a festive Highway 1 road trip? This winter, the Central Coast is aglow with fun holiday events. Enjoy tree lightings, holiday parades, Christmas markets and community parades all wrapped up with a bow. Ever take a cold ocean plunge on New Year’s Day or wander through thousands of twinkling lights? Now’s your chance […]

There’s no doubt about it: Fall is the best time of year to road trip along Highway 1. Thanks to mild weather and less crowded beaches, you’ll feel those relaxed Autumnal vibes in a big way.

What’s your Hearst Castle vacation vibe? As fabulous as it would be to stay at Mr. Hearst’s lavish Highway 1 estate, these enchanting San Simeon, Cambria and Ragged Point stays are the next-best thing.

Long before the days of surfing and sunbathing, the earth’s beaches spent millennia playing host to a spectacular array of flora and fauna.

Use the Coastal Discovery Trail to discover and help protect the best beaches, wildlife viewing, and hikes for solo, family and pet-friendly experiences along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Your Weekend Itinerary: Saturday Explore Avila Beach Walk or Bike Ride on the Bob Jones Trail Pick up your FREE clean up kit and complimentary tote bag […]

It’s the journey, not the destination! When it comes to taking a road trip on Highway 1, you’re bound to enjoy every mile along the way. From expansive ocean views and coastal hikes to unexpected animal sightings and delicious surprises around every turn, you’ll find no better way to experience this special slice of California […]

From USA Today Forget about Miami and Laguna Beach! The 10 Best Coastal Small Towns – each with a population of fewer than 25,000 people as of the last census – offer unpretentious and affordable seaside fun without the crowds, proving that bigger isn’t always better. “Los Osos, California seems to have it all,” says […]

From Crai S. Bower of AARP Regardless of your threshold for adventure, we’ve found a bevy of activities. Arrival Day: Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Crab Cakes “…Visiting the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, which is a short loop beneath the Eucaluptus trees – prime butterfly habitat – isn’t going to take a lot of energy. But […]

Splash into surprising summer fun along Highway 1! Far from your average beach destination, incredible water activities await: Surf a volcanic rock, kayak mysterious sea caves and encounter exciting wildlife along our pristine stretch of California coast. Whether you dive into tasty waves, glide atop glassy water or paddle back in time to a historic […]

Today, this picturesque seaside village is buzzing with boutique shops, art galleries and antiques stores. It’s also an ideal base for visiting Hearst Castle.

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

Hearst Castle is calling—won’t you come in? After a two year closure, this world famous San Simeon estate is open to the public and ready to wow. Boasting a world class art collection, more than 100 plush rooms, opulent pools, manicured gardens, sunny terraces and glittering pools, there is no place on Earth quite like […]