[…]the white gate and follow the dirt path through quiet woodlands along a creek bank. At the footbridge, turn west to walk the boardwalk over the lake, with views of the dunes. Once across, a viewing platform offers hikers panoramic views of San Luis Bay, from the Point San Luis […]
[…]another photo opportunity at the Big Creek Cove Vista Point, with a view of the towering Big Creek Bridge. At mile 120, stop at McWay Falls, one of the prettiest and most iconic images in the world. (And if you’re feeling up for a quick hike, change out your cycling […]
[…]the Montaña de Oro visitor center and Spooner Ranch House. The trail begins with a wooden bridge, followed by ocean vistas. After a half mile, stop at Corallina Cove or continue hiking for more primitive trail to Quarry Cove. Valencia Peak Trail At 4.5 miles round trip and 1,275 feet […]
[…]Grande Farmers Market Located at the footbridge of the Old Village of Arroyo Grande, the Arroyo Grande Farmers Market has a distinct country feel. Roosters roam and crow around the town’s City Hall parking lot, where, in addition to fresh produce, local musicians play and artists sell their creations. Some […]
[…]Burton Drive until it reaches Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street and the intersection with Bridge Street. Here you’ll find the entrance to Santa Rosa Chapel, Gardens and Cemetery. The Chapel, built in 1870, is on the National Historic Registry as a landmark. Cambria also offers a Beaches & […]
[…]Lake Reservoir. It was moved again in 1999 to Short Street in Arroyo Grande near the Swinging Bridge and is open for visitors. To see all of the locations along the Highway 1 History & Heritage Trail, check out our interactive […]
[…]to the Avila Beach Golf Resort. Take in the coastal scenery as you float under the Bob Jones Trail bridge, a popular hiking and biking destination for all ages. Visitors should note that the south side of the beach can become a bit crowded when the resort hosts live music […]
[…]trees on the Sycamore Crest Trail behind Sycamore Mineral Springs. The resort also connects via a bridge to the beloved Bob Jones Bike Trail, which takes travelers all the way to downtown Avila Beach and the ocean.Avila Valley BarnCome for family fun at this old-fashioned farmstand, complete with a petting […]
[…]options in this beautifully preserved historic town. Take a wobbly walk over the historic Swinging Bridge, visit the Hoosegow Jail House, and savor a pastry from Eclair Bakery. Before long, you’ll be ready to head back for the 30-mile ride back to […]
This is the first beach you will find after crossing the bridge out of Avila and into Port San Luis. It has parking along the road and a ramp down to the sand. You are allowed to drive onto the beach only unload or load a small boat you are […]
[…]from Moonstone Beach Drive; trailhead parking is limited. Before you reach the Windsor Boulevard bridge and Highway 1, there is a wide trail to the right near the Water Treatment Plant that runs along and above the west side of Santa Rosa Creek. Wet in winter with two steep portions. […]
[…]tree in Mission Plaza was planted on July 30, 1976. It stands just upstream from the Broad Street Bridge over San Luis […]
[…]from the Valencia Peak starting point, just across from the visitor center. Start across a wooden bridge and then take in views of the sea, including Spooner’s Cove. You can stop at Corallina Cove after a half mile or continue on for more rugged trail and Quarry […]
[…]Castle. You’ll find a small pullover area on the west side of Highway 1, just past the small bridge over Oak Knoll Creek. The beach is sandy and easy to push off from. When you’ve caught all you want, relax with lunch near the mouth of Oak Knoll Creek, or […]
[…]and specialty shops. The heart of the East Village beats at the Cambria Historical Museum on Bridge Street. Together, the East and West Villages span about 1.5 miles of walkable, diverse downtown shopping. Find booksellers, candy shops, knitting and yarn stores, home and garden and clothing boutiques along the way, […]
[…]and Renee Linn, Linn’s brought homestyle dishes to Cambria’s East Village, at the corner of Bridge Street and Main Street. Due to Linn’s historic connection with the Santa Rosa Creek Farm, fruit factors heavily into the menu — especially Cambria’s famous olallieberry treats. For those who haven’t yet tried the […]
[…]end and park at Leffingwell Creek to fish Leffingwell Cove. This area includes a ramp next to the bridge, which anglers can use for beach access to launch boats and kayaks. (This isn’t an official boat launch, however — just a beach access ramp.) Surf Fishing Moonstone Beach Rock Fishing […]
[…]ones, while older kids get a kick out of trying to climb the crow’s nest. Big rocks form a bridge that’s fun to hide beneath for hide-and-seek, while the play structure offers slides, climbing walls, a spinning coil and two bucket swings. The park is surrounded by a rolling lawn […]
[…]Valley. The cafe is accessible from the trail, and can also be reached via the Green Sycamore Bridge at Sycamore Mineral Springs. Wander into the lush, natural landscape to discover a clearing where a food trailer crafts snacks, mixes drinks, and fires pizzas in an attached outdoor oven. For those […]
[…]National Forest and it’s signed that way at the trailhead. On the north side of the Highway 1 bridge over San Carpoforo Creek there is a small pull-out parking area with a fence and a gate. It’s about eight miles north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station and across from a house […]
