Dog Friendly Activities Along Highway 1

Los Osos & Baywood Park Visitor Center

[…]Stop by the Visitor Center to learn more about what there is to see and do in Los Osos and Baywood […]

Vista Lago Adventure Park at Lopez Lake

[…]adventure awaits you at Lopez Lake! A first of its kind, side-by-side adventure and zip line park. Come and enjoy the 50+ elements we have to offer, varying in difficulty from our lower first timer course to our upper, double black diamond course. Feel the breeze and excitement on any […]

Baywood Park-Los Osos Farmers Market

Monday from 2:00pm – 4:30pm, Santa Maria St. and 2nd St. Although it takes up just one block, the Baywood/Los Osos Market is small but mighty. Visitors will find dozens of choices besides the standard fruit (dried and fresh), veggies and flowers. Some great picks are microgreens, homemade soups, goat […]

Cayucos Skate Park

All wooden ramps at the skatepark open to the public in Cayucos. All riders are welcome with helmets, no bikes […]

Best Parks in Arroyo Grande and Edna Valley

[…]Park Peaceful, yet full of opportunities to break a sweat, Strother Park is a great choice for active kids of all ages or anyone looking to stretch their legs in a gorgeous creekside setting. Located adjacent to Arroyo Grande Creek at 1550 Huasna Road, this tree-studded oasis features thoughtfully-designed play […]

Highway 1 is Dog-Friendly

[…]her to be on leash. Dog-friendly Parks Nipomo Dog Park Located at the 140-acre Nipomo Regional Park, this dog park spans two of those acres with lots of different features to sniff and explore. Well maintained, fully fenced and shady, the Nipomo Dog Park offers two different areas for different-sized […]

The 10 Best Parks on Highway 1

[…]Community Park This sprawling park feels like multiple parks in one, with plenty of room to roam — and kids will love every inch of it! Bring a quilt and snacks, and relax on the grass while the kids play on the two modern, challenging and fun play structures. Or, […]

Skate Parks of Highway 1

[…]Skate Park is a classic attraction for skateboards of all walks of life. Known as “Rockies Skate Park,” this park is home to the Skateboard Museum, an iconic local institution, now defunct but fondly remembered. Featuring a four-foot mini ramp, banks and a half pyramid with a stair set and […]

Best Parks in Cayucos

[…]Andrew Park / 3rd Street Park This neighborhood pocket park is long and skinny, running the entire length between North 3rd Street and South 3rd Street. Park in one of the many spaces alongside the park, and walk in to enjoy the sparkling ocean view. Here you’ll find a play […]

State Parks and Beaches of the Central Coast

[…]cove, once rumored to be a hot spot of import during the Prohibition, now serves as a picturesque park in Cambria. The park includes a flat lawn area that extends dramatically out to the ocean, dotted with native trees and very popular for weddings. The beach below has soft sand […]

Best Parks in Cambria

[…]cooking and dining, as well as convenient restroom facilities and water spigots. The state-run park is part of Hearst San Simeon State Park, which extends north toward San Simeon. Come for a scenic place to relax on the grassy knoll with picnic benches, with elevated views of the ocean. Or […]

Summer has arrived at SLO CAL’s State Parks and Beaches

[…]in a view that deserves a spot as your laptop screensaver all year long? Harmony Headlands State Park, a 784-acre coastal park located approximately five minutes north of Cayucos on Highway 1, is your destination for jaw dropping beauty. Not far from the parking lot, you’ll find a 1.5-mile trail […]

Family Friendly Things to Do

[…]matey! The area at the north end of Avila Beach is a kid’s paradise, with plenty to see and do. Park downtown and head toward the Pirate Park, a fun spot where swashbuckling young ones can run, jump, and climb to their hearts’ content. The pirate-themed park and play structure […]

Scenic Drive: Your Highway 1 Road Trip

[…]the north end of Moonstone Beach Drive; the best place to stop is at the Leffingwell Landing State Park parking lot. A trail leading toward Hearst State Beach stands here, for those wanting to take a stroll north. Otherwise, to walk toward Moonstone Beach Park, pick up the Moonstone Beach […]

Best Parks in Los Osos-Baywood

[…]gather at the Monarch Grove Natural Area, an 18-acre habitat near the Sea Pines Golf Resort. (Park in the Sea Pines parking lot and follow signs to the Monarch Grove Natural Area.) Another popular Monarch spot is the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve. This unspoiled 24-acre space hosts clusters of butterflies […]

Best Beaches on Highway 1

[…]be large and strong here, often unsuitable for swimming, surfing, or kids wading.) Adjacent Shamel Park offers parking, restrooms, a playground, gazebo, horseshoes, playing field, and even a seasonal heated swimming pool. Note: dogs are not allowed on Moonstone Beach, but are permitted on leash in Shamel Park. For a […]

Things to do in Paso Robles

[…]Paso Wine Festival, car shows and other events–you can always find something fun going on in the park. Revamped in 2016, the park’s popular playground features two sections: one for ages 5-12 and one for ages 6-23 months. Ready to groove to some music? The Concerts in the Park program […]

Whale Watching on the Whale Trail

[…]path. Los Osos-Baywood Park Whale Watching Make a day of exploring majestic Montaña de Oro State Park in Los Osos-Baywood Park, and include whale watching in your fun. How to get to Montaña de Oro Drive south on Highway 1 and take exit 277 toward Los Osos/Baywood Park. Turn right […]

Pickleball on Highway 1

[…]park promises an ocean view for players of all skill levels. Pickleball in Edna Valley SLO French Park French Park offers up an excellent SLO pickleball experience. Visitors can enjoy morning gameplay followed by afternoon Edna Valley wine tasting. Three courts are available and open to the public seven days […]