[…]car and hit the road: Ragged Point’s many-splendored delights are waiting to be explored now. #raggedPoint Connect with Ragged Point on Highway 1 Official travel map and social media for Ragged Point on Highway […]
[…]start the imagination. Table of Contents Explore Highway 1 Things to do in Ragged Point Ragged Point Ragged Point earns its title as “The Gateway to Big Sur.” Along this stretch of Highway 1, find towering forested mountains cascading into the blue ocean horizon. Here, the journey into miles of […]
[…]your name on it. So–which one are you? 1. The Instagrammer Double tap The Gateway to Big Sur: At Ragged Point Inn, every moment is photo opp worthy. Think: wind-swept coastal cliffs, untouched black sand beaches, blue ocean waves and the stately Santa Lucia Mountains melting into the horizon. #VacationGoals. […]
[…]coastal vistas, and the surrounding region is no slouch when it comes to wildlife either. Case in point—the iconic Elephant Seal Vista Point, a renowned road trip destination located in the idyllic seaside village of San Simeon. As you may have already figured out from the name, this destination is […]
[…]and Ragged Point and you’ll find plenty of places to pull off and snap a moment to remember. The Ragged Point Photo Opp is a great place to start—a circular art installation provides an epic view of the Gateway to Big Sur and the wildflower-dotted hillsides beyond. 3. Uncrowded Beaches […]
[…]views, Hunter Ranch Golf Course boasts an 18-hole championship course perched at the highest point in Paso Robles. The nearby Links Course is an 18 hole, par 72 course surrounded by sprawling vineyards and wineries. River Oaks also offers up a rousing game of golf: The 6-hole “player development course” […]
[…]as well as enchanting coastal communities like the hamlet of Harmony, Cayucos, Cambria and Ragged Point. Paso Robles visitors can also find relief from the heat by heading over the Cuesta Grade to Edna Valley’s coastal wine region to the south. Located just six miles from the Pacific, Edna Valley’s […]
Splash into surprising summer fun along Highway 1! Far from your average beach destination, incredible water activities await: Surf a volcanic rock, kayak mysterious sea caves and encounter exciting wildlife along our pristine stretch of California coast. Whether you dive into tasty waves, glide atop glassy water or paddle back […]
[…]these marine mammals mate, molt, give birth and rest each year. It’s also only 24 miles south of Ragged Point—the gateway to California’s rugged Big Sur coastline, with its hiking trails, campgrounds and awe-inspiring natural views. Approximately 100 Clydesdale horses roam freely on the grounds of Cambria’s 2,000-acre Covell Ranch. Tours […]
[…]institutions. The Coastal Discovery Center reflects the beauty of San Simeon Cove — whose point is visible just beyond the building — and what lies beneath the waves. Otters, pelicans, a manta ray, eucalyptus trees and dancing kelp fill the space in a painterly reflection of this abundant cove. Once […]
[…]anticipated winemaker dinner serving up “reds, whites and barbecue” (hosted July 24 at OceanPoint Ranch in Cambria). Craving a refreshing twist of lime? The Avila Beach Tequila Festival–hosted May 28 at Avila Beach Golf Resort–promises to offer up a fiesta to remember. Clink clink! 3. Love Local Color Free to […]
[…]for each new wave of Cal Poly students, all of whom agree that Bull’s is the ultimate starting point for a fun downtown bar crawl. A proud hole-in-the-wall located just a stone’s throw from SLO’s historic mission, you’re sure to find a welcoming and fun-loving crowd, any day of the […]
[…]footprint and style in Humboldt and San Diego. Of the three of those identical designs, only the Point San Luis Lighthouse remains.(Pelz went on to become a successful architect, designing works that would include the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress.) The light station is still in operation […]
[…]from. In the mood for the most beautiful ocean views on Highway 1? Drive north on Highway 1 to Ragged Point, where the “Million Dollar View” beckons at the gateway to gorgeous Big Sur. Along the way, don’t forget to visit the Elephant Seals at the Elephant Seal Rookery just […]
[…]a hit of pure coastal beauty, nothing beats a ride up Highway 1 to Ragged Point, the Gateway to Big Sur. From San Luis Obispo, take Santa Rosa Street/Highway 1 north. You’ll pass by historic farmlands and several of the Nine Sisters peaks before the landscape opens to the ocean […]
