[…]West: Stay in a luxury tent and do safari tours at this wildlife preserve—home to nearly 1,000 animals, including African antelopes, primates and birds from around the world.Tide Pool Talks: Held the second Saturday of each month through May at Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay, this program offers hands-on […]
[…]1 destination for kite enthusiasts of all ages. Even the older kids are sure to enjoy hours of free-wheeling fun. With rolling sand dunes as far as the eye can see, discover an enchanting storybook setting where imagination truly takes flight. See Ya at the Beach! Exploring Highway 1’s family-friendly […]
Though the population of sweet, beachy Cayucos hovers below 3,000 people, nearly 30,000 people descend on the town for 4th of July every year. Why? Because Cayucos has perfected its patriotic festivities over the course of several decades. Visitors even plan their year around the 4th of July in Cayucos, […]
[…]Cayucos hikes mentioned below to start trekking WHALE ROCK RESERVOIR TRAIL These easy 4-mile out-and-back trails skirt the eastern side of Whale Rock Reservoir, the smallest reservoir in San Luis Obispo County. Built in 1961, the dam was named after historic whalers who watched for whales swimming through Estero Bay. Today […]
[…]wetsuits to fit your every size, note that all wetsuits are 4/3 to provide extra warmth for your comfort. All wetsuits are clean and disinfected nightly for your safety. At time of rental you must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license and credit card. Minors must […]
[…]picks for the 15 best small towns to visit this year all have a population of 25,000 or under, a high density of cultural offerings and natural beauty, and a compelling reason to visit in 2022. They include Africatown, Alabama, a community just outside of downtown Mobile with a new […]
[…]horizon. #VacationGoals. Stay photogenic: No filter required here, folks. Ragged Point’s cliff-top rooms offer unobstructed vistas of the Big Sur Coast from perched atop a 350-foot cliff (enjoy it all from your own personal deck or balcony, natch). Garden Rooms set back from the ocean offer a similarly stunning experience […]
[…]wind conditions. In fact, Pismo Beach served as home to the annual “Pismo Kite Expo” between 2002 and 2019. The event was the project of kite-surfer Kinsley Thomas Wong, who also called it the “Xtreme Big Air Kiteboarding Expo.” Spanning three days each year, the expo was held at the […]
[…]beer gardenAges allowed: all ages; must be 21 to consume any form of alcoholCar show: almost 100 cars and motorcycles from antique to classic Oktoberfest Avila BeachThe Avila Beach Golf Resort provides a backdrop for this high-energy Oktoberfest event. Authentic German cuisine pairs with traditional German Oktoberfest beer (sponsored in […]
[…]shade to those who do, but we get it), ask a friendly wine tasting attendant to take the group photo for you. Wine tasting along Highway 1 is notoriously unstuffy! 4. Photo Opp: Picture Yourself in Harmony It’s the little things: Nestled between Cambria to the north and Cayucos to […]
[…]all the different locations along the 101-mile route. “We were able to search among more than 500 incredible vacation rentals, hotels, motels, and B&Bs in the route’s 10 destinations. We wanted room to stretch out and be comfortable but still be close to one another. We ended up choosing a […]
[…]by Paul J. Pelz. Many of Pelz’s lighthouses were built along the Pacific Coast during the 1800s. Two include lighthouses identical to Point San Luis at Table Bluff near Humboldt and Ballast Point near San Diego. Of the three, Point San Luis is the only remaining lighthouse of its design. […]
[…]30 miles of lights ― nearly 2 million LED bulbs in all. Installing the lights takes around 2,500 hours, and preparations begin very early every year. The market takes place on just six acres, with over 45,000 guests visiting annually. Activities include miniature train rides circling the market, Santa’s House, […]
[…]skaters looking to fly high near the ocean. Enjoy an ample, L-shaped bowl and mini ramp with four-to-eight-foot extensions covered in smooth skatelite material and metal coping. A smaller concrete bowl is located adjacent to the ramp for added fun. Built back in 2012, a documentary captures the community spirit […]
[…]cousins, elephant seals defy logic. Elephant seals somehow move bodies that weigh upwards of 5,000 pounds with limited limbs to support the weight. Unlike walruses, which reside in far-off places like Greenland and Norway, we can watch elephant seals in their most intimate setting just a few feet off Highway […]
[…]lunch with Marley Family Seaweeds in Cayucos (where your tour ends with a steaming bowl of seaweed-topped ramen). Cop more traditional seasonal crops, too: The Central Coast is famous for its incredible produce, so let’s get juicy! This event season, learn to grow your own lavender garden (or salad bowl) […]
[…]Carlton said. “Our Tuscan varietals produce a Tuscan-style oil here in California.” At their 50-acre grove, they offer tastings, sell olive oil and host intimate weddings amid the olive trees. In Cambria, I picked up a delicious latte at Cambria Coffee Roasting Company, which I sipped at the farmers market, […]
[…]containing artifacts from the railroad and the surrounding community dating back to the early 1900s. By visiting and paying the admission fee, you’re supporting the preservation and conservation of this important Highway 1 attraction. To learn more, visit The Oceano Depot […]
[…]without the appropriate vehicle, visitors can still enjoy thrill rides on the Oceano Dunes with touring companies like Pacific Adventure Tours who do all the driving in their fleet of real USMC Humvees. If driving on the beach isn’t your thing, ride horseback on the beach. For those who have […]
[…]AVILA BEACH, CA“This town also has several high-quality wineries, but my personal favorite is Kelsey See,” says Becky van Dijk, a travel expert and founder of the female travel community We Are Travel Girls. “Also check out the Avila Valley Barn which is an amazing local farmer’s market with some of the […]
