[…]so you can head out on the trails. And for a romantic outing, plan a horseback ride along the beach. For a night of laughs, check out a show at the Great American Melodrama. In the evenings, come back to your cabana and lounge by the pool or sip a […]
[…]and recharge. We have everything from vacation rental houses and hotels to historic properties and beach lofts. Ready to book your new coastal home-away-from-home? Highway 1 […]
[…]whales, blue whales and grey whales, though sometimes orca whales are seen off the coast of Avila Beach. ———————– Be a featured photographer on our page! Share your photos on the our Facebook page or hashtag #Highway1DiscoveryRoute from Instagram to get discovered! We will feature a new photo every […]
Montaña de Oro State Park This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park’s trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner’s Cove, […]
[…]Castle hot springs 3 bountiful wine regions your personal discoveries 10 pristine uncrowded beaches great dining Monarch Butterflies Elephant Seals history sand dunes Our Experience The 10 Discovery Route destinations are: Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, Nipomo, Oceano, Avila Beach, Los Osos / Baywood Park, Cayucos, Cambria, San Simeon, and Ragged Point. We stay in Cambria; […]
[…]Trail locations along the west coast, including the six new locations along the H1DR: the Avila Beach Pier, Cambria, Cayucos, San Simeon, Oceano Nipomo and at Montaña de Oro State Park in Baywood-Los Osos. The 6 sites in Coastal San Luis Obispo County represents the largest cluster of sites on […]
Description MarFarm is a unique destination – a farm stay vacation rental located in coastal wine country. Situated in the Edna Valley wine region, this converted horse stable is a great choice for groups and family reunions. Surrounded by scenic vineyards and foothills, this property will give you plenty of […]
[…]to San Diego, stopping in all different places on the way. This is from Monterey to Avila Beach to Ventura. I am absolutely loving going through all our footage and editing these together… it is honestly my favourite thing to […]
[…]Solo Experiences & Social DistancingIdeal for FamiliesPet-friendly Beaches & Trails 6Moonstone Beach, CambriaIdeal for Solo Experiences & Social DistancingIdeal for Families 7Estero Bluffs State Park Beach & The Cayucos Shipwreck, CayucosIdeal for Solo Experiences & Social DistancingIdeal for Families 8Cayucos State Beach, CayucosIdeal for Solo Experiences & Social DistancingIdeal for […]
[…]pancake-sized hamburgers at the Sebastians winetasting room and café (walking distance from the beach) comes from local grass fed Hearst Ranch cattle. Adventure-travel writer, Linda Ballou, has a host of travel articles on her site, along with information about her travel memoir, Lost Angel Walkabout-One Traveler’s Tales, her historical novel […]
[…]about Miami and Laguna Beach! The 10 Best Coastal Small Towns – each with a population of fewer than 25,000 people as of the last census – offer unpretentious and affordable seaside fun without the crowds, proving that bigger isn’t always better. “Los Osos, California seems to have it all,” […]
Kind Traveler on Highway 1 Kind Traveler on California Highway 1 – 130 Hotels, Destinations, & Charities Empowering Travelers To Do Good Highway 1 Discovery Route celebrates Kind Traveler’s one-year anniversary and a way for travelers to easily make a positive difference. Kind Traveler, the travel industry’s first socially responsible, […]
[…]the only drivable beaches in the state.This road trip takes travelers to 13 state parks, numerous beachfront vineyards and National Historic Landmark Hearst Castle. There are lots of places to stay at the major cities and scenic towns along Highway 1, with some true standouts. Vespera ON OCEAN, An Autograph […]
[…]this eye-candy ride along California’s Central Coast. Tide pools and secluded coves border quiet beach towns, and sanctuaries and estuaries harbor wildlife, including elephant seals, otters, monarch butterflies, and rare birds. Continue north on Highway 1 to connect with Big Sur Coast Highway, another scenic byway described below.Don’t miss: Morro Bay […]
[…]Day: Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Crab Cakes “…Visiting the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, which is a short loop beneath the Eucaluptus trees – prime butterfly habitat – isn’t going to take a lot of energy. But it’s a good leg stretch after touching down at the San Luis Obispo County […]
