[…]will enjoy exploring nearby wineries and restaurants. For the more adventurous visitors, there is hiking, cycling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Layout The Carriage House at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation rental house with 1,200 square feet of living space. The master bedroom […]
[…]Los Osos Baywood Park offers similarly remarkable natural wonders. Head to one of the most scenic hiking and cycling destinations on the Central Coast at Montana de Oro State Park. Here, the climate favors hikers and mountain bikers with cool breezes all day long across the park’s 8,000 acres of […]
Ontario Ridge Trail is a rugged, sometimes-steep track crossing a 700-foot hill above the Shell Beach bluff, with spectacular ocean views. Start at the Shell Beach trailhead or at Cave Landing in Avila Beach and hike the full loop. Along the way you’ll be surrounded by coastal sage on a […]
[…]strenuous with uneven terrain, steep cliffs and grades, narrow trails, and crumbling earth. Sturdy hiking shoes are required. Bring plenty of water as well. The secluded beaches, rugged cliffs and broad coastal terraces of the Pecho Coast have been privately owned and inaccessible to the public since the Spanish Mission […]
[…]intersection with First Street for kayakers, a labyrinth at the intersection with Second Street, hiking and more kayak access at Baywood Way, and also a small beachfront […]
[…]The small town along Highway 1 is home to some truly stunning scenery. There is no shortage of hiking trails and nature areas, including the local favorite Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. We also recommend spending some time learning about the incredible history here. The Historical Society is downtown and the place […]
[…]Reservoir is prime for bird watching, especially around the Santa Rita Creek. Fishing, bicycling, hiking and hang gliding are also popular in this area. Whale Rock Dam was built in 1961, creating a 40,662 acre foot resevoir. The reservoir provides drinking water for the city of San Luis Obispo, the […]
[…]park located approximately 5 minutes north of Cayucos on Highway One. The Park is open for day use hiking from 6am to sunset. A one and a half mile trail from the parking lot extends west to coastal marine terrace grassland with steep hills and panoramic views of the Pacific […]
Considered one of the Central Coast’s best beaches, Moonstone Beach is an ethereal outpost where waves meet a shoreline perfect for beachcombing. The settlers of Cambria gave this beach its name for its smooth stones that are soft underfoot, and which wow visitors with their intricate patterns. With Shamel Park […]
[…]Fresnel lens, on loan from the Coast Guard at the Cambria Lions Club, 1000 Main Street in Cambria. Hiking and Boucher Trail North San Luis Obispo County offers some of the best hiking in California, with abundant coastal views and untouched scenery. Hit the Boucher Trail, which offers 3.8 out-and-back […]
[…]de Oro State Park. While not as well known among California State Parks, it has all levels of hiking trails and some beautiful beaches. With its location along the coastline, the park offers breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean and Morro Rock. Layout The Largest Ocean View Home accommodates 16 […]
[…]spend the day sportfishing. Land lovers can trek the nearby Bob Jones Trail or check out the great hiking in the area. If you want to get in the car, San Luis Obispo and its charming downtown is just a short 10-minute drive away. Layout The Updated Condo for 8 […]
El Chorro Regional Park has a day use area with barbeque facilities, a botanical garden, numerous hiking trails, and an off-leash dog park with separate small dog area and water […]
[…]the Dunes In the Oceano Dunes, you can go off-roading in more ways than one. Grab some hiking shoes and water and leave everything else behind as you immerse yourself in hiking trails through the dunes. Guiton Oceano Lagoon Trail Try the 1.5-mile Guiton Oceano Lagoon Trail, an easy hike […]
Leffingwell Landing is a scenic spot to sit and enjoy the scenery. The park offers BBQ pits, short hiking trails, a beautiful lookout and an access to a rocky shore with great tide pools. Visitors at the right time of year might be lucky enough to spot a whale or […]
Oceano Campground, located within Pismo State Beach, offers all kinds of attractions: hiking, swimming, surf fishing, kite surfing, horseback riding, and digging for the famous Pismo clam. Visit the Nature Center, located across from the kiosk and tour the California Native plant garden spread out around the lagoon trail. Pismo is […]
Just outside of the City of San Luis Obispo is a very large SLO City Park known as “Reservoir Canyon”, which also has the largest waterfall in SLO County. This trail starts very easy, and then becomes more difficult as it begins to ascend the large hill overlooking the city […]
[…]Though noted for its excellent fishing and peaceful boating, the park also hosts a vast range of hiking and riding trails which offer breath-taking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Santa Margarita Lake is approximately seven miles southeast of Hwy 101 and Hwy 58. With thousands of acres of […]
[…]is something for everyone; camping, fishing, boating, skiing, sailing, windsurfing, picnicking, hiking and equestrian trails, mountain biking, canoeing, bird watching, and so much more. Many visitors to the Central Coast make Lopez Lake their staging area for visits to wineries, golf courses, historic sites, and Hearst […]
[…]Shell Beach, and the Pismo Bay, all the way south to Santa Barbara County. This is a popular local hiking trail, especially on the weekends. Remember to bring a bell and share the trail.To reach the trailhead, park at Cave Landing: from Highway 101 north, exit Avila Beach Drive and […]
