Outside Names Cambria as #2 Best Beach Town in the US

Coastal Discovery Center

[…]Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which operates the center along with the California State Parks. Free to the public and open year-round, the Coastal Discovery is staffed by knowledgeable docents and offers interactive exhibits and education programs which celebrate the connection between land and sea, highlighting the cultural and natural history […]

A rustic adventure around Ragged Point

[…]tall. It’s still operating as a lighthouse, with an automated light, and serves as a historic park and wildlife sanctuary as well. You can access it on a guided tour. Tours are offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning year-round, and every day except Sundays and Wednesdays from June 15 […]

The Whale Trail

[…]build community Promote land-based whale watching The Whale Trail is located at San Simeon State Park on Moonstone Beach Drive and is supported by VisitCambria, California State Parks and Highway1DiscoveryRoute. Be a wildlife steward. Give animals the space they need to eat, rest and socialize. Keep your distance and please do […]

USA Today Names Los Osos one of its 10 Best

[…]the north. A hillside golf course overlooks a sleepy bay and the beautiful Montaña De Ora State Park.” Read the full Top 10 list from USA […]

Travel + Leisure’s 7 Best West Coast Road Trips in the U.S.

[…]an RV also allows you to save on lodging and meals, as well as experience the camaraderie at RV parks and campgrounds. Then comes the question of how long you’ll drive each day, and how much time you’ll spend at each stop.To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of seven […]

Reader’s Digest lists Highway 1 as a Top Road Trip

[…]to hit the open road to explore unbeatable beaches, matchless mountains, divine deserts, national parks, bustling big cities, quaint seaside villages, lush lakes, historic sites, artist colonies, and wonderful wine countries? A number of iconic drives start or end there, including historic Route 66. “The sheer variety of experiences in […]

One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel in June

[…]Finger Lakes both have much to offer. The scenery in Maine’s Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park also beckon road trippers to the northeast. If swimming in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico sounds good, consider a trip to the beaches of Naples, Florida or Galveston, Texas. A […]

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California’s Scenic Byways

[…]Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth. “They offer opportunities to explore national parks, admire stunning geologic features, connect with our shared heritage, and #RecreateResponsibly.”So, pack up the car and hit the road. Here’s a snapshot of the eight scenic byways in our state: routes where the journey is the […]

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The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies

[…]like tourists, the western monarchs prefer the sunny and warm conditions of the beachside state park.“By the thousands, the tiny little creatures bat their vibrant orange and black wings in unison as they find refuge from the cold for their long winter break,” writes Stacey Leasca of Travel & Leisure magazine. “And […]