4th of July Activities along Highway 1

Must See Estero Bluffs

[…]coastal terrace that slopes from Highway One to the Pacific Ocean. The property is bisected by San Geronimo and Villa Creeks.Observe the diversity of life within the kelp forest while walking along the Estero Bluffs, north of Cayucos. Watch for sea otters playing in the kelp forest that they keep […]

Cayucos Tide Pools

Cayucos Tide Pools This locals’- favorite beach in San Luis Obispo County (SLO Cal) showcases amazing tide pool locations for visitors to explore. They may be harder to find but the scenery and location is definitely worth the visit. These tide pools are located at the base of a long […]

History on the SLO CAL Coast

[…]26 historic structures along your way, including the old cemetery, a Chinese Temple, the mid-1800s Santa Rosa Chapel, the old jailhouse, and more.Check it out: The best part? All this history can be enjoyed from the street, free of charge. Visit the Historical Society for more information. PAULDING HISTORY HOUSE IN […]

Best Dive Bar in California? It’s in Cambria

[…]Mozzi’s SaloonCalifornia’s central coast is lined with 16 distinct beach towns in San Luis Obispo County. It’s here that you’ll enjoy a relaxing retreat with miles of sandy beaches and fun bars along the way for day drinking or nightlife. Cambria, one of the small beach towns with just over […]

USA Today Best Small Towns for Adventure

[…]Other options include hiking the bluff above Shell Beach, whale watching from the Point San Luis Lighthouse or catching a wave on the beach.SPEARFISH, South DakotaSituated between Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the town of Spearfish offers adventure in spades. During […]

One of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places for an Extended Trip

[…]than just cruising the road, you have time for leisurely stops along the way. Spend time in San Diego if you’re starting on the southern end, enjoying downtown’s restaurants and the coastal beaches. Orange County offers picturesque beach towns, Disneyland, and artsy Laguna Beach. You can spend a week in Los Angeles and not […]

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The Best Place to Watch Monarch Butterflies

[…]trees at Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, located off scenic Highway 1 about halfway between San Jose and Los Angeles. Some have flown more than a thousand miles from as far away as Canada to escape winter’s chilly temperatures.The butterflies cluster on tree limbs, where they mostly remain sedentary—that is, until sunlight […]

Special ‘Travel for Good’ Weekend Itinerary

[…]at Fat Cats Cafe (no reservations needed)Kayak or SUP paddle to the Historic Port San Luis Lighthouse (reservations required)Walk down the Harford Pier to view sea otters, sea lions & read a bit about historyGrab some fish tacos from Mersea’s before you leave town (no reservations […]