Blog Category: Highway 1

Splash into surprising summer fun along Highway 1! Far from your average beach destination, incredible water activities await: Surf a...

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!

Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and oceanview rooms that don’t break the bank.

Ready to get back in touch with what really matters? Find your center together along Highway 1 this February! Let’s...

California’s iconic Highway 1 has many natural and historic attractions along the Central Coast, famous for its beaches and migrating whales. But there are also numerous “secret” spots along the approximately 440-mile route.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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 David Kindy at Smithsonian Magazine The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies Migrate Might Be This Little California Beach...

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