[…]on the Park Bijou on the Park is the go-to place to quality women’s clothing to suit any and all occasions. Whether you’re looking for a casual outfit to wear during a day of wine tasting or a formal dress with upscale accessories to match, you’ll find it here alongside […]
[…]which to run and sniff. In the near future, look for additional facilities here, including a skate park, currently in the works. The park stands at the heart of Nipomo’s west side, at the corner of Tefft and Pomeroy Streets. Note that there is a small vehicle fee at the […]
[…]its beauty from sunrise to sunset. Find relaxation at the picnic tables amidst the grove. Simply park at the parking lot at 1610 Kingston Drive in Nipomo and look for the interpretive sign from the Western Monarch Trail. For more Monarch hotspots, explore our list of Monarch Butterfly Groves on […]
[…]mineral, which makes the imitation “moonstones” at Moonstone Beach. Where is the best place to park? The best places to park for Moonstone Beach are in the lot beside Shamel Park, along Moonstone Beach Drive, or at Santa Rosa Creek. Are there bathrooms? Yes, Shamel Park has bathrooms, on the […]
[…]Drive all the way west until the road dead ends into a day-use parking lot. (There is a fee for parking and using the park.) Along the trail, find Warblers, Passerines, and Waterfowl in winter, as well as Soras, Virginia Rails and American Bitterns. Swallows can be seen in late […]
[…]Street for easy beach acces. Continue to the south end of Sherwood Drive to visit Lampton Cliffs Park. This 2.1-acre park has beach access, trails, and two benches overlooking the ocean. Cambria also offers a Hiking Trails Loop and an Historical Architecture & Garden Loop. Or check out the downloadable […]
[…]turn into Morro Bay for a quick jaunt along the coast, following Quintana Road past Lila Keiser Park. Head back through downtown Morro Bay, making a quick pass through Morro Bay State Park and then on to Los Osos. At Turri Road, turn south and follow this very quiet road […]
[…]Lewis from keeping the property open. In 1948, the inn and southern beach were deeded to the State Park System; the northern beach has been part of California Parks since 1932. Combined, they became Morro Strand State Beach.The beach remains popular for the same reasons it was with Cloisters Inn […]
[…]and not far from the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, you’ll find well-kept and locally-loved Shamel Park. Managed by the County of SLO Parks and Recreation and accessible from Windsor Drive, you’ll enjoy easy beach access, two group day-use areas, a playing field, horseshoes, a children’s play area and a heated, ADA-compliant […]
[…]sailors and seafarers of all ages are welcomed at Tidelands Playground, a two-acre nautical themed park sure to get the kids running, jumping and giggling. Nestled at the south end of the Embarcadero, the park offers up the perfect way to end a day of exploring and adventuring around Morro […]
[…]end of Los Padres National Forest. Drive 15 miles north from Hearst Castle on Highway 1 and park in the Ragged Point Inn parking lot. Crossing to the east side of the highway, look for a Forest Service sign and a gate over the fire road: this is the trailhead. […]
[…]Moonstone Beach. The itinerary winds past trailheads for hikes into Estero Bluffs State Park, Harmony Headlands State Park, and the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. It also passes the Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, a casual and popular trail that parallels the coastline for one mile. On the return trip, the route takes cyclists […]
[…]to the Morro Bay Estuary, this 90-acre natural area belongs to San Luis Obispo County Parks and California State Parks. Foliage includes coastal brackish marsh, riparian woodland fringe, pygmy oak woodland, maritime chaparral, coastal dune scrub, and oak and manzanita. The Elfin Forest supports more than 110 kinds of birds, […]
[…]of the estuary, bay, sand dunes and iconic Morro Rock. Located in the heart of Morro Bay State Park, you’ll experience exhibits centered on cultural history, Native American life, geology and oceanography. Be sure to check out the museum’s nature walks, rotating exhibits, lectures, guided tours, and special events, too. […]
[…]trailhead, travel five miles north of Cayucos and look for the sign for Harmony Headlands State Park. Park in the gravel lot for a $3.00 fee or along Highway 1 for free. Find a large map on the interpretive sign at the trail’s start. Stroll along the inland section of […]
[…]for the soul, especially if you haven’t enjoyed a beach day in quite a while. When it comes to parking, skip the crowds and park at the northernmost tip of the strand at the end of Toro Lane. You can also opt for a space at the middle of the […]
[…]most beloved natural wonders. Enjoy glimpses of Morro Bay National Estuary, Morro Bay State Park, Morro Rock, Cayucos State Beach, the Estero Bluffs and Cambria’’s Monterey Pines.Start at the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and South Bay Boulevard in Los Osos. Ride north on South Bay Boulevard, passing the […]
[…]of the most scenic hiking and cycling destinations on the Central Coast at Montana de Oro State Park. Here, the climate favors hikers and mountain bikers with cool breezes all day long across the park’s 8,000 acres of open space. Choose from ocean bluff trails to scenic mountain trails that […]
[…]these wildflowers for yourself, drive to 1813 Los Osos Valley Road, where the trailhead stands. Park in the free parking lot and follow signs into the oak grove. Wildflowers at Montana de Oro A sprawling state park in Los Osos, Montana de Oro is famous for its wildflower-strewn hillsides. The […]
[…]Big Creek State Marine Reserve from one of the Highway 1 turnouts near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park or Limekiln State Park. The beautiful Big Sur coastline Point Sur State Marine Conservation Area and Point Sur State Marine ReserveThese two sanctuaries sit side-by-side against the Big Sur shoreline between northern […]
