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Welcome to Cayucos, Highway 1’s Quintessential Beach Town

[…]get an experience out of the pier, keep an eye out for the Whale Trail interpretative sign. The Whale Trail follows species of whales along the California coast, and Cayucos falls right on the path! Gray whales are most often seen in March and April, and during this period you […]

Welcome to Cambria: Where the Pines Meet the Sea

[…]and picnic tables welcome adults on a getaway of their own. Plus, Cambria happens to be along the Whale Trail, a group of locations where orca whales and other wildlife can be seen. You can stumble across these majestic creatures any time of year, and the Whale Trail’s goal to […]

Visit Spain, Europe and South America Along the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route

[…]Winery, Stolo Family Vineyard, Harmony Cellars, Cayucos Cellars, Chateau Margene and Cuatro Dias. Whale Trail – Along the Whale Trail in Cambria, you’ll view one of our nation’s most spectacular marine protected areas. See more than 34 species of marine mammals from land. Search for the heart-shaped blows of gray […]

Road Trippers Cruising Down Highway 1

[…]State’s history, and is a great place to stop and take in ocean views. Keep an eye out for whales; they love putting on a show for their guests. Montaña De Oro State Park Another can’t-miss California state park, Montaña De Oro State Park is a biker’s and outdoor enthusiast’s […]

Open Roads to San Simeon & Ragged Point

[…]miners and neighboring ranches. San Simeon Bay was the significant shipping point for barrels of whale oil, cheese, butter and other commodities on the Central Coast. Today, Hearst Ranch Winery hand harvests grapes to produce bold and balanced Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Late Harvest Zinfandel as well as several […]

Ragged Point Trail and Beach

[…]from the point reveals miles of deep blue ocean, waves crashing on remote beaches, and seasonal whale watching.At the bluff’s edge look for a steep trail called the Black Swift Falls Trail which begins at the Ragged Point Inn and Resort on the southern Big Sur Coast. One of the […]

5 Incredible Beaches

[…]paddle board or kayak to explore the Back Bay in Baywood. This is also an excellent spot for bird watching. The Whale Trail You’ll find a place on land to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at many H1DR beaches thanks to the new Whale […]

BuzzFeed Live Life in Slow Lane

[…]1 Discovery Route to the cute little surf town of Cayucos, which is known for being part of the Whale Trail as well as its numerous local festivals. (Hello, sea glass!) We decided on house-smoked fish sandwiches topped with a garlicky local favorite, Cayucos Hot Sauce, at Ruddell’s Smokehouse near […]

10 Instagram-able Moments

[…]from Ragged Point reveals miles of deep blue ocean, waves crashing on remote beaches, and seasonal whale watching.With such epic vistas, the Ragged Point Cliffside Trail is a must. This trail to Ragged Point Beach at the base of the cliffs is only a half mile, but steep with about […]

Scenic Drive: California Central Coast

[…]flukes and dorsal fins. Big splashes may indicate a whale has just breached. Notice the shape of whale blows: gray whales are heart-shaped; humpbacks tall and rounded; blue whale blows are tall and shaped like a champagne flute. An orca’s triangular triangular dorsal fin on the male stand as tall as six feet. […]

11 Reasons You Need To Plan A Trip To Coastal San Luis Obispo County

[…]Piedras Blancas Motel, located 1.5 miles north of the light station. The Whale Trail (Land-Based Whale Watching) There are over 50 Whale Trail sites up and down the west coast, but the six locations in Coastal San Luis Obispo County are the biggest cluster anywhere. If you’re staying around San […]

The Best of CA Highway 1: The Whale Trail

[…]to marine mammals and their habitat, inspire stewardship, build community and promote land-based whale watching. Shore-based whale-watching is at once a deeply local and widely shared experience. At Whale Trail sites along the west coast, people might even be watching the same whales at different points on their migrations.” For […]

California Coast winter getaways to Morro Bay and realm of North Coast elephant seals

[…]enjoy dining at Tognazzini’s Dockside which is owned by a commercial fisherman. You can go whale watching, shopping, paddle boarding or just watch the seals and sea otters float by your hotel. Find your perfect getaway in California Your next stop should be Cayucos where you can still find ranchers […]

Discover the best of the Central Coast in Cayucos

[…]Cayucos seashore has offered respite to its inhabitants for 10,000 years. Spend a weekend surfing, watching for whales or seeking out sea glass, and you’ll find time will slow like a Pacific sunset that, by the way, looks spectacular from the historic Cayucos […]

Piedras Blancas Lightstation

[…]seals, otters, peregrine falcons, harbor seals and California sea lions; and if you go during whale season you might spot a mother and calf as they make their way north. Tours of the light station are offered Monday through Saturday, except federal holidays. Check the website for current tour schedule or call Piedras […]

Elephant Seal Rookery

[…]Seal otters, peregrine falcons, harbor seals and California sea lions; and if you go during whale season you might spot a mother and calf as they make their way […]

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature: Whale Watching

Highway 1 Discovery Route’s Foto Feature Whale Watching Photo by @PacificWhaleResearch Whale Watching is an activity that can be fun for the whole family, which might be why it’s more popular than ever. The most common whales spotted off the Central Coast of California are humpback whales, blue whales and grey […]

Picnic in Paradise along CA Highway 1 Discovery Route

[…]and amphibians. You can picnic under hundred year old Pygmy oak tree while witnessing wildlife watching at its finest. Looking for the best local sandwiches in Los Osos? Stop by the surf themed Beach Hut Deli and get your picnic to go, and then come back in the evening for live music! […]

Rural Road Trip: Must-See Spots in San Simeon and Ragged Point!

[…]miles of deep blue ocean, waves crashing on remote beaches, and seasonal whale & wildlife watching… There is so much we love about the summer months along the coastal Highway 1 Discovery Route. Though rural in nature and tucked along the scenic CA Highway 1 coastal drive, San Simeon and Ragged Point […]