[…]including Edna Valley’s award-winning pinot noir and chardonnay. Located just a few miles from the Pacific, the SLO Coast Wine region is as diverse as it is delicious: Visit welcoming Edna Valley tasting rooms surrounded by lush vineyards, discover the quaint wineries of Arroyo Grande and meet a band of […]
[…]whales and blue whales are frequently seen from June to September, adding to the excitement of the whale watching experience. To ensure the best chances of sightings, consider planning your visit during these migration windows. Visitors will also want to check out the Whale Trail for even more whale watching […]
[…]all of these whales and more can be seen migrating along the coastline of Highway 1. According to the Whale Trail organization, which tracks the top whale-watching destinations on the West Coast, our strip of Highway 1 is a hot spot. Of the 100 sites the Whale Trail has identified, […]
[…]Dream,” an IMAX movie about Mr. Hearst and Hearst Castle. The film is produced exclusively for the theater, and all tickets to Hearst Castle include admission to see Building The Dream. Running short on time? Check out the Visitor Center lobby where you can see a display of 17th century […]
[…]and even the occasional orca, this stretch of coastline makes for great whale watching. In fact, the Whale Trail organization identified more prime whale viewing sites in San Luis Obispo County than any other in California. Ten of those lie along Highway 1: in Oceano, Avila Beach, Cayucos, Cambria, and […]
[…]Further south, the Boucher Trail boasts two fantastic spots for wildlife viewing along its path: The Whale Stop and The Otter Stop. The Whale Stop provides a wide, sweeping view of an area where whales often breach and put on a spectacular show. And The Otter Stop features a view […]
[…]lies the Sycamore Mineral Springs meditation garden. Walk the labyrinth, put one foot in front of the other, and enjoy the presence and focus that comes with that simple action. Lunch at the Avila Valley Barn’s Smokehouse Love the Bob Jones Trail? Take it to Ontario Road, hang a right, […]
[…]or Strawberry Canyon. A serene sunset along the Whale Rock Reservoir Ocean View from Cayucos State Beach On your road trip, pull over for a cruise down North Ocean Avenue in Cayucos, just a stone’s throw away from Highway 1. This is Cayucos’s main thoroughfare, running directly parallel to downtown, […]
[…]watchers, whale pods can be seen along the coast at different times throughout the year. (In fact, the Whale Trail organization, which identifies the best whale-watching spots on the West Coast, has named this area a top lookout point.) No need to hire a charter or take an Oceano whale-watching […]
[…]is another interior trail that travels the saddle between two hills that face west, overlooking the ocean. The end of this trail also overlaps the High Road, a fire road that leads back to the parking lot and preserve entrance. Trails with amazing aerial views of Pismo Beach Hiking the […]
[…]with your own eyes. And on the Highway 1 Discovery Route, whale watching is easier than ever with the Whale Trail. The Whale Trail provides a series of points on the Pacific Coast from which to see marine mammals. Each locale includes interpretive signs and information for whale watchers of all […]
[…]especially between December and April each year. Not ready to get wet? No need to paddle out. The Whale Trail Organization has identified Avila Beach as one of the best whale-watching sites on the West Coast. You can find the Whale Trail’s interpretive sign at the Avila Beach Pier, not […]
[…]as difficult. The first and last 25 percent of the route is a two-way trail, while the rest loops the northernmost reaches of the park. A major benefit of riding this trail is its incorporation of other well-known trails along the way. These include the Hazard Peak, East Boundary, Manzanita […]
[…]and Castoro Cellars Winery often features live music on weekends. Looking for more music? Come for the Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival held each September in the vineyards, where a lineup of world-famous musicians take the stage. Castoro Cellars also offers regular yoga classes, as well as a disc […]
[…]rugged bluffs and the remnants of a seaside dairy farm. Bring your pup on leash here, or to the Whale Rock Reservoir for a hike.Dog-Friendly Hikes in Cayucos Los Osos For a panoramic view of Montaña de Oro and Morro Bay, hike the Black Hill Trail with your dog, on […]
[…]lines from Titanic. Whale of a time: One of the best beach hikes with total 360-degree views, the Whale Rock Reservoir in Cayucos is fabulous April through November, when wildflowers bloom and birdwatching is at its peak. These uncrowded and easily accessible trails run out-and-back at a total of four […]
[…]Trail The Whale Trail organization identifies the best places for whale watching on the West Coast. And guess what? San Luis Obispo County boasts 10 of those sites — the most of any county in California. Find a trail sign, learn what to look for, and enjoy the search for […]
[…]and soft sand. The trail skirts trees, lagoons and dunes on one side, and a quiet golf course on the other. Enjoy the sounds of birdsong and waves on the shore, and the sight of wildflowers as you walk the 1.5-mile out-and-back trail. Kids and families will love the wide, […]
[…]and wonder? We’re going to let you in on a little local secret: Follow iconic Highway 1 to The Southern End of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and don’t forget to pack your sense of adventure. You’ll soon be exploring untouched beaches, vibrant tide pools and lush kept forests teeming with rarely seen sea-life, […]
[…]the 1,350-acre reservoir supplies San Luis Obispo County with water. Fishing is permitted along the Whale Rock Reservoir shore from the last Saturday in April to November 15th. (California Department of Fish and Game fishing regulations apply.) Find steelhead, catfish, blue gill, and Sacramento suckers among the fish population. Also […]
