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Will Brake for Food Four New Stops on Four New Routes Four new routes have been published on the Cycle Central Coast Routes page, and we are so excited to share them with our fellow riders! These routes are accessible during the Highway 1…

Why San Simeon might be the mightiest mile in California Sunning elephant seals, a hilltop castle and a historic lighthouse await… Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com Good things do come in small sizes. Even though San Simeon is less than…

A rugged adventure around Ragged Point The perfect place to unplug, unwind and reconnect with nature! Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com Tucked away between Big Sur and San Simeon is a bewitching wonderland of scenic hiking trails, hidden beaches,…

An Essential PCH Road Trip Article Reposted from Roadrippers.com Highway 1 has been called “America’s most scenic drive”…and once you drive it you’ll understand why. Prepare to enter another world of coastal hamlets, lush woodlands, and vibrant small towns. The 101-mile stretch from…

Kind Traveler on Highway 1 Kind Traveler on California Highway 1 – 130 Hotels, Destinations, & Charities Empowering Travelers To Do Good Highway 1 Road Trip celebrates Kind Traveler’s one-year anniversary and a way for travelers to easily make a positive difference.

The Open Road to San Simeon & Ragged Point Roads to San Simeon and Ragged Point along the North Coast of the CA Highway 1 Road Trip are open. Here you will discover waterfalls, zebras, pristine beaches, Elephant seals, historic monuments, wine tasting and a castle!…

The Gateway to Big Sur, The Black Swift Falls Trail Delivers Epic Views Ragged Point, home of the ‘Million Dollar View’ showcasing barren, steep cliffs rushing into the sea is a landmark stop for travelers on an iconic Highway 1 Road Trip. Towering 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean,…

Seals, Plankton, and Sea Creatures, Oh My! Adventure awaits on the Iconic Highway 1 at the Coastal Discovery Center When you hear San Simeon, the first thing that comes to mind most often is the historic Hearst Castle nestled in the Santa Lucia mountain…

Avila Wine Trail Nestled beneath the sheltering hills of Point San Luis and the Avila lighthouse, the Avila Wine Trail features family-owned and operated wine venues offering award-winning vintages that capture the essence of wine making on the Central Coast. From downtown beachfront wine tasting rooms to the See…

You’ve Never Seen Highway 1 Like This Before By James Stout Highway 1 isn’t the only place to get some incredible cycling done with beautiful views. Our friend and colleague James Stout created a special ride to navigate the road closures on Highway 1 but still experience…

5 Incredible North Coast Beaches Beach it this Summer in Ragged Point, San Simeon, Cambria, Cayucos and Los Osos/Baywood Park. Our Stretch of Highway 1 is Open for Business and Wide Open to Roam! It’s summer, time to beat the heat, crowds and traffic and head…

Forget NorCal or SoCal; SLO Cal is where it’s at! By Emily Chiu – BuzzFeed “So, are you from here?” I asked Jonny Ziegler as I alternately writhed and muscled my way into a wetsuit in the parking lot of Pismo Beach.

The Charming California Village  Darling Magazine, The Charming California Village That’s Perfect for a Solo Getaway Cassie Winslow Nestled on the Pacific Coast just 20 minutes west of Paso Robles lies a charming California village lush with nourishing…

10 Instagram-able moments Repost from SFGate.com It was a crazy winter, but great news for all you California coast sun seekers: Highway 1 Road Trip is open and jam-packed with stop after stop of outdoor adventures, pristine beaches, wine tasting, historical activities, fresh seafood,…

The Historic Oceano Train Depot The Oceano Train Depot is in near-original condition as when it was in use and is open for tours of this 1904 train depot that remains virtually untouched. The Oceano Depot was once the most important building in South San Luis…

 Tasting SLO Cal Wineries As you roam the CA Highway 1 Road Trip, you’ll find yourself tasting wines among lush rolling vineyards and in beach-front tasting rooms. So get ready to stick around and enjoy the wines and the views.There’s no shortage of delicious wines from the two major appellations…

The Finest USA Ranch Stays Excerpt from Hero and Leander, The Finest USA Ranch Stays Emily Georgiou Embracing the life of a cowboy, here at H&L we have scoured the land of stars and stripes to bring you our top picks…

Our Family Road Trip May 9, 2017 Katie Ellison This is the third part of our family California road trip. We went for 17 days and went from San Francisco to San Diego, stopping in all different places on the way. This is from Monterey to Avila Beach…