Blog Category: Beaches

Though large animals are extremely rare globally, we’re still fortunate in North America to see many species that live on or near our continent.

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 Road Trip is a destination in its own right!

Central California's oceanside cities inspire a luscious sense of peach.

Top travel journalists from across the country have been writing about the wonders of the Highway 1 Road Trip. Some...

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!

From Laurie Werner at Forbes Craggy cliffs bordering crashing waves with blankets of fog rolling in over one stretch of...

From Eric Lindberg at AAA Colorado For many travelers, the stretch of California halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco...

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

Located roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo County unspools for more than 80 miles along California’s Central Coast.

Expect elephant seals and monarch butterfly preserves, white sandy beaches and wineries, a world-famous castle, and some of the freshest food in the state.

From Hugh Garvey at Sunset Magazine Food-obsessed travelers tend to romanticize culinary epiphanies in faraway places: eating Hokkaido scallop at...

Shake Things Up With These 5 Truly Epic Family Road Trips A family road trip is a family road trip,...

For a unique adventure, travel to Avila Beach, located along the famous Highway 1 Road Trip on the state’s central coast.

Who doesn’t desire their own private beach? Discover the next best thing with these 5 hidden gem beaches located along...

Pick up a rental car from LA, roll back the sunroof, and get ready to enjoy these less-traveled PCH highlights—all of which are just as fantastic as the world-famous ones.

California's Highway 1 is one of the best known drives in the country, and rather than just cruising the road, you have time for leisurely stops along the way.

As home to the largest northern elephant seal rookery in the mainland U.S., this secluded trail (located in San Simeon, California, just north of San Luis Obispo) offers intimate views of the elephant seals in their natural beach environment.

Get Your Resting Beach Face Ready! These Are the 50 Best Beach and Coastal Towns By Stephanie Osmanski Whether you’re...