Blog Posts for Oceano & Nipomo

Highway 1 Dream Drive AUGUST 9, 2018 The iconic coastline drive along Highway 1 has re-opened to travelers! So we’re celebrating with a Highway 1 Dream Drive on Thursday, August 9th. From the Central Coast Tourism Council: Extreme weather in 2017 severely affected the areas around Big…

The mysterious allure of Highway 1’s Oceano Butterflies, beaches, burgers and Bohemians Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com There’s something magical and mysterious about Oceano. An energy, a vibe, a culture, call it what you will, but it’s definitely there. In the 1930s and…

Nipomo, the gateway to the Central Coast, is an old west gem Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com There’s no shortage of wide-open spaces along Highway 1, but if you’re looking for something totally different, Nipomo will take you back to another era. In…

An Essential PCH Road Trip Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com Highway 1 has been called “America’s most scenic drive”…and once you drive it you’ll understand why. Prepare to enter another world of coastal hamlets, lush woodlands, and vibrant small towns. The 101-mile stretch from…

Forget NorCal or SoCal; SLO Cal is where it’s at! By Emily Chiu – BuzzFeed “So, are you from here?” I asked Jonny Ziegler as I alternately writhed and muscled my way into a wetsuit in the parking lot of Pismo Beach.

The Historic Oceano Train Depot The Oceano Train Depot is in near-original condition as when it was in use and is open for tours of this 1904 train depot that remains virtually untouched. The Oceano Depot was once the most important building in South San Luis…

Exploring The Incredible Sand Dunes Of Oceano/Pismo Beach, California This post originally appeared here by Geoffrey Morrison Normally when you think of sand dunes you think of the Sahara, right?…

The Best of CA Highway 1: The Whale Trail   This Blog Originally Appeared Here The CA Highway 1 Discovery Route (H1DR) invites visitors to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at six…

The Luffa Farm: Free Tour This post originally appeared on NBC’s Worth the Trip By Alysia Gray Painter Curious how the shower scrubbers grow? Stop by during your next Central Coast…

The Oceano Train Depot is in near-original condition as when it was in use. People can tour a real turn-of-the-century train depot that remains virtually untouched from when it was in use. The Oceano Depot was once the most important building in South San Luis Obispo County. All…

Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe Standing in a grove of stately Eucalyptus trees on Nipomo Mesa is a 13-room adobe residence built by Captain William Goodwin Dana in 1840. Restoration efforts have restored this gracious home to much of its original splendor. Burros and other farm animals…

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Outdoor Adventure Photo by Brian Baer Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on our Facebook page or hashtag #Highway1DiscoveryRoute from Instagram to get discovered! We will feature a new…

Picnic in Paradise along CA Highway 1 Discovery Route in Coastal SLO County and Find Your Perfect Spot Coastal Hikes with Pristine Vistas, State Parks and Recreational Lakes, Wine Trails and Coastal Bluffs, or Historic Dunes and Gentle Coastal Peaks, Take your Pick! As summer turns to…

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Horseback Riding, Oceano Dunes CA Photo by @pismobeachca ———————– Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on the our Facebook page or hashtag …

State Parks for Family Adventures Exploring the outdoors is one of the best ways to spend your time along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. Whether you want a hiking expedition in one of the State Parks, a kayaking trip on the bays, or an opportunity to view the native…

Top 7 Hikes & Walks to do along the Highway 1 Discovery Route Bob Jones Trail – The Bob Jones Trail is the “City to the Sea” bike trail. Used as a hiking, jogging and biking route, the paved trail winds through the forested valley alongside San Luis…

Visiting The Luffa Farm- Nipomo by Eileen Morris, Fourth Grade Teacher, Carson, California Visiting The Luffa Farm in quaint Nipomo was an unexpected delight!  It is in a forested area away and above the coast.  If you like down home hospitality, you will find it at…