[…]time-honored sense of seaside wonder, reimagined for your family. With nearby attractions in Shell Beach, Avila Beach, and Oceano all within quick driving distance, this coastal wonderland offers up surf, sand and a whole lot more to discover. Explore epicurean food and wine offerings, whimsical Monarch butterflies, unique family entertainment […]
[…]the aquarium’s conservation and education efforts. You can even improve conditions at the beach with a beach clean-up kit and commemorative tote bag, available at several Avila Beach businesses. Take your journey to the next level and allow moments like these to deepen your care and affection for this special […]
[…]Bluff Trail is an effortless hike that delivers handsomely on coastal allure. Crossing from Shell beach and into Avila Beach to the north, you’ll take in the unparalleled beauty of Mallagh Landing (a.k.a. Pirate’s Cove), a view not unlike a fine oil painting. The Ontario Ridge Trail requires a steep […]
[…]Dollar Beach, San Carpoforo Creek, Willow Creek and Ragged Point Beach in San Simeon. Beaches like Moonstone Beach in Cambria offer surfing, bodyboarding, and exploration of its famous “moonstones” and seaglass — all within walking distance of town. In Cayucos, well-known waves at the Cayucos Pier stand alongside lesser-known waves […]
[…]your board and head to the dunes. Fishing is another way to spend time near the water near Pismo Beach. Beaches in Oceano and along Highway 1 past the Nipomo Mesa stretch for miles, offering some of the best surf fishing in California. Skip the crowded fishing spots in Pismo […]
[…]on an epic Highway 1 road trip, Cambria, California is south of world famous Big Sur. It is not a beach town filled with seasonal crowds and kids playing on the sand. Cambria attracts a more sophisticated crowd and offers a relaxed experience. Spend a morning moonstone hunting and an […]
[…]section, where colorful and artistic games and toys delight young visitors. The shop also offers beach essentials like beach towels, sunglasses, apparel and more. The enchanting entrance to the Under the Sea Gallery Point San Luis Lighthouse This historic lighthouse designed by architect Paul J Pelz first began operating in […]
[…]Pismo State BeachToday, this state beach is known widely for its great waves and consistent surf. Many pro surf competitions and invitationals happen here, like those for Surf For Hope and the World Surf League. But it isn’t just pros who ride here. Surfers of all ages from across the […]
[…]surf spot is as close to the rock as it gets. Although technically part of Morro Strand, this beach is often referred to as Morro Rock Beach by locals and travelers alike, for reasons that will become obvious the moment you arrive. Easily stroll the base of Morro Rock, keeping […]
[…]travels a wide dirt road along Ontario Hill – the ridge that runs east to west and divides Avila Beach and Shell Beach. At 1.75 miles out-and-back, this trail takes in a vibrant oak and manzanita grove, spacious ocean views at the top, and 575 feet of elevation for a […]
